Many people understand indoor climate control means heating and cooling your home. But humidity is an important factor that can affect comfort, health, and even a home’s structural integrity. In the DC area, summer humidity is all too familiar. At warmer temperatures, humidity prevents sweat from evaporating, making the temperature feel even hotter, and increasing […]
Photo by Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors – Look for kitchen pictures While most of us of are far less home-bound than over the past two years, home retains a powerful role in providing respite and serving as a peaceful retreat. This is reflected in current interior styles, as homeowners continue to embrace […]
Choosing fencing material is usually a balancing act across function, appearance, maintenance requirements, and affordability. Depending on style preferences, some homeowners mix materials, pairing metal, stone, or brick posts with wood panels, for example. Below are some considerations for common fencing materials. Wood: Wood is biodegradable (if untreated) and relatively inexpensive but, depending on the […]
Northern Virginia’s allergy season is in full swing. While pollen from trees and shrubs is beginning to ease, grass pollen is rising and will continue to plague us through fall. Meanwhile, our warm, muggy weather fosters the growth of molds and other fungus. Any family affected by seasonal allergies or asthma understands all too well […]
A Year of Living Thoughtfully You’re finally moved in and ready to make the house your own with décor and personal touches. While you want to tackle some projects while they’re top of mind and you have the momentum, in some cases it’s smart to get to know your house, see how it “lives” for […]
Fences can serve a lot of practical purposes, while complementing your home and landscaping. Here are some key considerations for picking the right fencing for your needs. Practical Planning Before you consider style, placement, and height, check out county or city zoning requirements. If your lot is on a corner, there may be greater restrictions […]
As you settle into your new home, it’s important to understand what potential issues are—and aren’t—covered by the builder’s warranty and manufacturer warranties, and how to approach warranty claims. A builder’s warranty may be issued and backed by your builder, or a builder may purchase a warranty from a third-party, independent company. It’s important not […]
Oxford Languages defines “logistics” as “the detailed coordination of a complex operation involving many people, facilities, or supplies.” That, in a nutshell, is the world of residential construction. With spring comes heightened demand for buying new homes and completing renovations for resale or to meet a family’s evolving needs. Meeting this seasonal consumer demand requires […]
It’s hardly news that the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has been struggling financially for quite a while. In 2012, USPS began tackling one of its most expensive operations, residential delivery, by making “cluster boxes” the default delivery option for new residential developments. It’s now aggressively enforcing that policy, meaning that builders must install cluster mailboxes […]
Move-in is an exciting (and often stressful!) process. After all the long months of planning, building, and waiting, getting into your new home can be life changing. As with every other phase of a new home build, being thoughtful and prepared helps prevent short-term frustration and set you up to get optimal and more immediate […]