Posts by Bill Hoisington
Tips and considerations for choosing flooring
The importance of the floor to the impression visitors have your home can’t be underestimated. If you’re selling, the floor can be key to making that sale. When considering what kind of flooring to put in, many factors are involved. The types of flooring are many, such as: Hardwood Bamboo Carpeting Vinyl Ceramic tile Stone…
Read MoreRemodeling tip – make insulation part of your project
We generally don’t see insulation once installed, but it’s a big part of many remodeling projects. It doesn’t add to the visual appeal of a home but it adds a great deal of value to it. Insulation is one of the big keys when it comes to energy efficiency. Keep in mind that insulation doesn’t…
Read MoreSummer is the perfect time to plan for Fall
They’re the last things we want to think about in the summer but this is the best time to start looking ahead to fall and winter. This is especially true when remodeling is in your plans. Planning for a fall or winter remodeling is important for many reasons, not the least of which is scheduling.…
Read MoreBrighten the Basement with a New Look
Basements aren’t known for an abundance of natural light. But that is the nature of basements. They are largely below ground so windows are limited, if they are there at all. As far as renovations go, this means you should make the electrical, especially lighting, a top priority. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves.…
Read MoreSkylights and a Sense of Calm
Last month we touched on the idea of a skylight when we spoke about attics and windows. Let’s have a closer look at this skylight idea. As the name implies, a skylight brings in light from outside – specifically, from above. It is natural light, as well. But they do much more than that. …
Read More2011 National NARI CotY, Southeast Regional Entire House Design Winner
https://youtu.be/OUbtd3UU1XE For over 25 years, Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes has been providing local homeowners the opportunity to achieve their dream homes. We are thankful that this project was acknowledges as the winner of the 2011 National NARI CotY, Southeast Regional Award. The entire house only costs less than $250,000. Homes reflect a certain…
Read MoreAward Winning Addition
Source: Loudoun Times Ashburn home goes from “How?” to “Wow!” in just three months’ time By Susan Keller When an Ashburn family learned of the joyous news, a newly engaged son, planning for the happy couple began which would include a celebration in this soon-to-be-renovated home. As the homeowners planned for enough space to entertain…
Read MoreRemodel to make the attic part of the house
Many homes have empty rooms that are seldom, if ever, used. When they are used, quite often it is simply for storage. They are called attics. Yes, the attic is space just asking for a makeover so it can be used fully, the way all the other rooms are. An attic can be remodeled as…
Read MoreWindows beautiful and green
One of the first things I did when I bought my home was to replace all the windows. I had bought an older home. It was beautiful, but the windows were dated and not designed as they are today to keep heat in and cold out efficiently. It had less to do with environmental concerns…
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