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A Trio of Baths on a Budget

A Trio of Baths on a Budget

My client wanted to remodel both baths as well as the Powder Room on a limited budget. The hall bath – used daily by the husband and occasionally by the adult children when visiting – was badly short of efficient storage. The master bath also needed additional storage but the family didn’t need two tubs so we could convert the tub in the master to a shower only – freeing up some space.

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Opening Up an Historic Bungalow

Opening Up an Historic Bungalow

Opening up an historic bungalow to abundant natural light and tree house views makes this small house work for a family of four.

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An Elegant Low-Cost Modern Kitchen

An Elegant Low-Cost Modern Kitchen

Read About the Transition of This Kitchen in a 1950′s Brick Rambler

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A Post-War Brick Rambler Converted to a Salon for Music & Entertaining

A Post-War Brick Rambler Converted to a Salon for Music & Entertaining

Read about the conversion of this post-WWII brick rambler into a Salon for creative people to meet. All Remodeling was done within the existing footprint including a new kitchen, hall bath, and master suite.

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Color, Furnishings and Lights!

Color, Furnishings and Lights!

Refreshing your home’s surfaces with paint and fabric can yield a dramatic and remarkable “new” home.

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Back-To School Storage for a Side Hall Colonial

Back-To School Storage for a Side Hall Colonial

Back to school brings the clutter of back-packs, jackets, and more — often to our front foyers. Here’s one solution the we developed for a 1940′s small side-hall colonial. Maybe it will also work in your house.

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The Powder Room – A Small Room With Big Impact

The Powder Room – A Small Room With Big Impact

Since the space is so small, you can really splurge in a powder room without breaking the bank.

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Plywood Flooring - An Attractive, Less Expensive Alternative to Hardwood

Plywood Flooring – An Attractive, Less Expensive Alternative to Hardwood

7 examples to convince anyone that using plywood for flooring can be stylish and attractive as a much lower cost option to hardwood.

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Kitchen Remodel for Under $10,000?

Kitchen Remodel for Under $10,000?

7 Tips to keep your kitchen remodeling costs under $10,000.

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Remodeling a Tiny Bath

Remodeling a Tiny Bath

My clients in Takoma Park, MD wanted to remodel a bath shared by 2 teenage daughters.  The bath measures only 6’ x 5’.  Included on their wishlist was a glass shower surround, a shower that will accommodate 2 girls of different heights and adequate storage. Of course, to keep costs down we kept the toilet [...]

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