Posts by Bill Hoisington
Who’s Up For A Hot Summer Outdoor Party?
The sun is up and the weather is getting warmer, let’s get the summer outdoor party started. Hosting a party at your outdoor living space can be both stressful and disastrous. For a hassle-free preparation, try these simple tips. 1 Have A Theme In Mind Perhaps you have been dreaming to dress up as a…
Read MoreClearing the way for a new lifestyle
Source: Fairfax County Times Homes Friday – Sunday, May 20 – 22, 2016 Kitchen makeover yields lighter, brighter interior By John Byrd SPECIAL TO THE TIMES Even a kitchen you helped design yourself may eventually seem a little tired. Take, for instance, the one recently remodeled by a McLean couple who have occupied the same…
Read MoreSpa Treatment
Source: Elan Celebrating The Arts May 2016 What wonders an attic brought By Troy Blewett Aithree-level split foyer home in the Mount Vernon suburbs included a large room on the top level that was perfect for the homeowners’ master bedroom; however, there was just one problem: The closest bathroom was six steps down on the…
Read More3 Noteworthy Activities To Do In Your Basement When You’re Bored
Your Basement Could Be Your Next Best Friend. Summer is the greatest season to go out and feel the sunshine – well, not for all of us. Some just want to stay home and binge watch on Netflix. If you’re this type, then we are surely talking to you. Looking for other fun ways to…
Read MoreHow To Get A 2nd Story Addition
Have you always been dreaming about elevating your home into a 2nd story addition? When you need to add another space to your home, the best place to go is up. Having a 2nd story will allow you to add more convenience to your home such as another kitchen, a master bedroom, a dance studio,…
Read MoreAttic’s conversion into spa bath is national interior design winner
Source: Fairfax County Times Homes May 6 – 8, 2016 Under the narrow pitched roof of 60 year old Fort Hunt home, remodeler Michael Nash created a space of unexpected functionality, beauty By John Byrd Special to the Times Converting of an unpromising attic into a spa bath complete with walk-in shower, soaking tub and customized…
Read More6 Shrewd Ideas To Buy A New Home
Is it your first time to buy a new home? If you’ve already given thought to what you need and what you want, you may read this just to be sure. On the other hand, if you’re not quite sure about what to do, well, you’ve found just what you’re looking for. This post offers…
Read MoreDo You Have To Be A Plumber To Know These Kitchen Plumbing Facts?
No matter what type of materials you use for kitchen plumbing, it will still wear out one day. If you want kitchen remodeling this year, educate yourself with these kitchen plumbing basics that might just come in handy sooner or later. No, you don’t have to be a plumber to know these things. Water Pressure…
Read MoreSmall space, big solution
SOURCE: Fairfax County Times Friday -Sunday, APRIL 22 – 24, 2016 Innovative Vienna kitchen makeover is region’s best in $30k to $60k budget range By John Byrd SPECIAL TO THE TIMES Here’s a space-planning quiz for modern homeowners. Practically-speaking: what’s the difference between a room’s square footage and its useful floor space? In the case of a Vienna, Va. kitchen recently cited for a…
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