Raising the Roof… And the Foundation

How We Lifted a Beach House One Full Story Above Grade. For homeowners with houses on the beach, it’s not always “no shoes, no shirt, no problem.” Strong storms with violent storm surges can cause serious damage to waterfront homes, and even knock them down or wash them away. Fortunately, FEMA has a grant program […]

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Creating Outdoor Spaces to Enjoy in the Fall and Winter

We are lucky enough in Maryland to enjoy four beautiful seasons. Our winters are typically relatively mild; however, there are still plenty of days and weeks with temperatures at or below freezing. Even when temperatures are just cool enough to need a jacket, you should be able to enjoy all of the spaces of your home. […]

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Overcoming Challenges and Creating New Spaces

Transforming a Charming Older Home Into a Showroom and Office We have always had a great relationship with our partners at GH Clark Contractors, which is an exterior remodeling contractor located in Calvert County. When they reached out to us to help renovate an older house on Main Street in Prince Frederick to serve as […]

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Reasons to Renovate in a Challenging Market

This is probably not “news” to most, but the current housing market is extremely tough on buyers. Low inventory has driven prices up, and inflation has increased in the interest rate to its highest level since 2009. As interest rates rise, borrowers are losing their mortgage eligibility. An increase of just one percentage point can […]

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Two Small Additions, One Big Improvement

Oftentimes our clients will come to us looking for solutions for their existing homes. They love where they live and want to make it work better for their lifestyle. Designing ways to improve upon our clients’ cherished homes is an area that we are passionate about. Our clients, Jeff and Rose, wanted to add more […]

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How to Choose the Right Roofing Material

Selecting the right material for your new roof is an important decision for several reasons. Not only do you want it to be attractive and compliment the exterior aesthetic of your home, but it also needs to be watertight and able to withstand the elements over time. There are many options, and when choosing the […]

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Today’s Bathroom Design Trends

Current home design is trending towards a minimalist and simple aesthetic, which can actually be tricky to achieve because everything must be precise. This applies to bathroom design as well. A great deal of thought and planning goes into designing or remodeling a bathroom. After you assess how much space you have, you’ll need to […]

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