Why You Need a Sunroom This Summer
21 July, 2022
Adding a sunroom to your home can transform your summer. In fact, it can make every coming season better from now on. It could even increase your Northern Virginia home’s value. A new sunroom gives you more options for summer relaxing and entertaining than ever before. With a custom sunroom for your home in Virginia […]
What Is a LifeRoom?
1 July, 2022
A LifeRoom helps you make the most of everything your home should be. A home is, ideally, a place of comfort and relaxation. Adding a LifeRoom to your Northern VA home by enclosing a porch or patio allows you to enjoy nature in a new way. Your new LifeRoom home addition is created with glass […]
What Is a Four Season Room?
12 May, 2022
Do you ever wish you could enjoy the outdoors in complete comfort any day or evening of the year here in the Washington, DC or Northern VA area? A four season room is the perfect solution that allows you to be outdoors, in nature, in almost any weather–without leaving the comfort of your Richmond-area home. […]
Weatherstrip Tape
29 March, 2022
Drafts and air leaks increase your heating costs, so make sure your windows and doors are sealed tight with weatherstripping. Simple, easy, and smart. Drafts and air leaks increase your heating costs, so make sure your windows and doors are sealed tight with weatherstripping. Simple, easy, and smart.
Upgrade Your Flooring
19 March, 2022
Installing a hardwood floor can take longer than a weekend, so choose a material that’s less time-consuming. Start with anything that comes in a roll, such as sheet vinyl, which looks better and lasts longer than it used to. #weekend #DIY #homeimprovement #upgrade #budget #summer #handyman Installing a hardwood floor can take longer than a […]
Spice Up Your Stairway
23 February, 2022
Add drama to a staircase with distinctive railings or embellishments. Architectural-salvage and reuse centers are hot spots for ideas and materials. #weekend #DIY #homeimprovement #upgrade #budget #summer #handyman #stairway #drama Add drama to a staircase with distinctive railings or embellishments. Architectural-salvage and reuse centers are hot spots for ideas and materials. #weekend #DIY #homeimprovement #upgrade […]
What to Do If Your Deck Is Rotting
12 February, 2022
Most homeowners choose to build their decks with wood for a variety of reasons, including the large selection of wood available and the strength and durability of wood over other materials. Though it’s true wood may be stronger and longer-lasting than other materials, it won’t last forever and it’s certainly not indestructible. Over time, you […]
Replace an Appliance
9 November, 2021
If you bought your refrigerator before 1993 or your dishwasher before 1994, when the federal energy-efficiency guidelines for each went into effect, consider replacing them with more efficient models. Some newer models use at least 15 percent less energy than required by current federal standards and 40 percent less energy than the conventional models sold […]
Redo Your Backsplash
26 October, 2021
Tired of a dull kitchen? Transform the mood of the kitchen with a bold new backsplash in ceramic or glass tile. Just make sure the wall is sound before you start the installation. #weekend #DIY #homeimprovement #upgrade #budget #summer #handyman #kitchen #backsplash Tired of a dull kitchen? Transform the mood of the kitchen with a […]
Put Dimmers on the Lights
21 August, 2021
Dimmer switches quickly give your dining room the atmosphere of a swank restaurant. You can use standard incandescent bulbs, but if you prefer fluorescent light, look for special dimmable bulbs. #weekend #DIY #homeimprovement #upgrade #budget #summer #handyman #dimmer #lighting Dimmer switches quickly give your dining room the atmosphere of a swank restaurant. You can use […]
Patch Holes in Walls
21 July, 2021
Whether an art-arranging project went awry or you’re tired of looking at dings around the house, concealing wall blemishes is a weekend-worthy project. With a putty knife and surfacing compound, you can easily repair nail holes and other minor wall imperfections. For larger holes, place an adhesive patch over the area and spread an all-purpose […]
Make Your Fireplace More Efficient
14 July, 2021
To quickly and easily rehabilitate your existing fireplace, a gas or wood-burning insert adds energy efficiency to your home without tearing apart your hearth and mantel. #weekend #DIY #homeimprovement #upgrade #budget #summer #handyman #fireplace #efficient #rehab To quickly and easily rehabilitate your existing fireplace, a gas or wood-burning insert adds energy efficiency to your home […]
How Our Sunrooms Can Enhance the Architectural Design of Your Home
26 May, 2021
When you’re looking for additional square footage for indoor/outdoor living, a sunroom can’t be beat. One of the greatest features that DC, MD, and VA homeowners most love about their sunrooms is the stunning beauty they can add to your home–no matter it’s architectural style. As experts in sunroom design and construction, we can offer […]
Get a Built-In Look
22 April, 2021
Create extra storage in a snap with kits for bookcases or shelving that you assemble yourself. Try a cabinet/open shelving combination for display spaces. #weekend #DIY #homeimprovement #upgrade #budget #summer #handyman #storage #extra #kits Create extra storage in a snap with kits for bookcases or shelving that you assemble yourself. Try a cabinet/open shelving combination […]
Featured Project: Victorian Conservatory in Lorton, VA
17 April, 2021
Our featured project this month is a Victorian conservatory sunroom in Lorton, VA. Victorian conservatories are typically more ornate and elegant in style than their counterparts, emphasizing the beauty of your property and enhancing your landscape. Adding a sunroom to your home not only increases square footage, but it also improves aesthetic value. Read more […]