Posts by Bill Hoisington
Renovate, Not Relocate
Source: Elan Magazine April 2016 BY Troy Blewett “The masterpiece of this project proved to be the basket weave pattern of multi-color wood floors in the foyer’s center.” A family of four has been living in a dated colonial in McLean for more than 20 years. And like most colonials of that era, the floor plan was tight, the rooms boxy and the…
Read MoreThe Beginner’s Guide To Green Remodel
Remodeling alone can be challenging, but it would be more challenging if you do a green remodel. Nowadays, homeowners are seeking to improve their lifestyle through health trends and environmental responsibility. Are you one of those health and environmentally conscious individuals? Read this post on how to formulate a green remodel plan. 1 Consider The…
Read More5 Steps To A Child-Friendly Bathroom
Designing a child-friendly bedroom is challenging. Unlike the adult bathroom, children’s bathroom requires much planning. You have to make the bathroom safer yet fun for your children that can contribute to their growth. Build your children’s bathroom with these 5 quick tips. Durability Floor – The most popular and practical choice when installing a new bathroom…
Read MoreMaking a spa bath becomes a personal retreat
Source: Fairfax County Times Innovative solution named area’s Best Residential Bathroom in $25K-$50K budget range By John Byrd What are the constituent parts of a spa bathroom? Certainly, a tub—with some sort of jetting feature. Maybe a walk-in shower with a rainforest nozzle? Radiant floors; a sauna? Well, there are lots of accessories one might think of as spa bath…
Read MoreMichael Nash Design Build & Homes
SOURCE: Great Falls Living April 2016 By Michael Nash Design Build & Homes A Functional, Beautiful Gourmet Kitchen These homeowners knew that the biggest challenge they faced moving their family back from England would be finding the right home. They found a nice house in a secluded Great Falls neighborhood but knew from the start, they would…
Read More4 High-Tech Bathroom Features To Include In Your Next Remodel
Bathroom designs have become digital. Homeowners today, no matter what generation they are from, are all opting for that high-technology bath experience. Don’t be left out – go digital with these bathroom tips from the experts. Chromatherapy Bathtub See your bathtub glow in colors with the new Chromatherapy Bathtub. Chromatherapy Bathtubs has built-in LED lights…
Read MoreLet There Be Light!
Source: ELAN Magazine March 2016 A Bright Kitchen With a Touch of Elegance By Troy Blewett Built in the mid-1980s, this home’s original kitchen was dark and dysfunctional. For a home-owner who loved to entertain, its dark cabinets, poor lighting, misplaced island and dated appliances were a non-starter. Additionally, a wallpaper border dated the space,…
Read MoreHere comes the sun!
Source: Fairfax County Times Homes Friday – Sunday, March 18 – 20, 2016 Vienna sunroom addition with decking wins COTY-award for Best Residential Exterior By John Byrd SPECIAL TO THE TIMES A 676 square foot sunroom addition to a Colonial style-home in Vienna has won a “Contractor of the Year” (COTY) merit award for Michael…
Read MoreHow Your Garage Can Become A More Livable Space
Among the many rooms in the house, the garage is the most commonly remodeled space for workshop and other living purposes. Some turn their garage spaces into their personal art studio. Some recreate the space for entertainment purposes. But can you really make your garage become more livable like the other parts of the home?…
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