Home Remodeling & Construction Blog

One of the first methods of protecting your home is northern Virginia siding.  While many consider it just decoration that gives your homes its look and color, siding does more than that.  It protects your home from weather and damaged from severe storms.

The rain reflects off of the siding before it can soak the more delicate components it protects.  Siding typically begins at the room, and in overlapping rows runs right down to the foundation of the home.  Like shingles on a roof, this overlap uses part of each piece to protect the piece below for overlapping protection, all which directs water downwards. There are many different products you can use in Virginia siding, including cedar shingles, PVC plastic, and aluminum.

One new method in Virginia siding is vinyl siding.  PVC plastic is an inexpensive material, and is surprisingly durable.  PVC also is more resistant than wood or metal, allowing greater protection for the walls beneath.  As a plastic, PVC will not rust, rot or corrode, making a durable long term type of siding that will look good for a number of years.  It resembles wood siding, but at a fraction of the cost.  Use of PVC plastic for northern Virginia siding is a great option for those who want inexpensive siding that will last for years to come, taking many forms of abuse and lasting through them. Read more…

Virginia has some beautiful homes, especially those that were built in the early 1900’s. If you have the pleasure of owning one of these older Victorian homes then you know the beauty of which I speak. The curves of the architecture, the crown molding, the rhythm hidden within the design. And of course, the potential for kitchen remodeling in Virginia homes is immense.

Space is one of the biggest draws for older homes, and that’s even more true in the kitchen. Remodeling in Virginia is growing in popularity and the kitchen is the ideal place to start. With all the extra space, there are new additions and appliances that can make life in the kitchen far more easy. Tasks are simplified and the kitchen can be made to run more efficiently. Read more…

If you’ve been living in Virginia for any number of years, then you know all about the weather that comes through this state and the hell it can unleash on a homeowner. The changing of the seasons can have a massive impact in a lot of areas, that’s why replacement windows in Virginia are so important even in newer homes.

Replacement windows in Virginia act like the barrier between the weather and what it can do to your home, your family, your wallet and your sanity

As seasons change, so does the moisture level in and around your home both inside and out. With old windows you can expect the moisture that occurs naturally in the air to find its way through leaky spots, cracks, chips, damaged sealant and insulation, etc. This moisture will find its way into the casing around windows as well as the frame.

Over time, this moisture deteriorates the frame around the window causing problems with window operation, mold and spore growth, bacteria breeding grounds and places for allergens to collect. Replacement windows can put an end to that as new windows and frames will seal the area up nice and tight. Read more…

In projects from construction to photography, a lot of though is put into light, creating light and its applications.  Sometimes people forget about the natural light delivered right to your home every day from the sun.  The Romans knew this, leaving their atrium open to the sun and sky.

Adding a Virginia sunroom is a way to capitalize on this free heat and light so that you can enjoy the bounty of the sun.  When building a sunroom, there are many ways to increase your enjoyment and make the most of the light of nature. Read more…

Regardless of the season, there are a number of people who enjoy having guests over for various get-together events and dinner parties.  More often than not we end up entertaining our guests in the backyard so we can show off our Virginia patio designs. It lets us share the company of friends and family while enjoying a warm breeze under the afternoon sun.  If you plan on entertaining in the back yard, its best to create the ideal setting while beautifying the environment.  You can certainly do this on any budget by utilizing patio pavers.

Patio Pavers exude a welcoming and charming aura for all of your guests, making them feel at home among the design you carefully planned to make your back yard a wondrous outdoor living space.  Read more…

Thinking the old house might need a little remodel? Upgrading your Virginia basement might just be the way to go. Your current basement might be a dark, dingy place, only used for storage and laundry, but it could be so much more. A nice game room or second family rooms are both beneficial features to a current resident, or for resaleability. Read more…

The only thing worse than having fat Aunt Sally sagging your Virginia Deck is finding mold on it. You must take action as soon as you find the awful stuff because it is health risk to you and your family. The severity and the location of the infestation are both factors in determining what action needs to be taken. Read more…

When you’re looking to hire a general contractor in Virginia to get some new work done on your home, there are few projects more greener than solar panels. Consider the fact that the greatest energy source we have is shining above us, it’s free, and readily available and you have the most obvious reasons to turn to solar panels for supplementing your energy costs.

Anything a homeowner can do to reduce those energy costs can do a lot not only for their own budget but also for the world. We live in an age where we’re extremely reliant on fossil fuels and other natural resources to heat and power our homes. Installation of solar panels can help alleviate our reliance on the limited resources of the world.

You simply can’t get past the fact that the sun is the perfect renewable energy source to power your home. Read more…

Bathrooms

Bathrooms do very well with neutral colors and any kind of Virginia flooring that is durable. That’s why tile, either ceramic or stone, is an excellent choice for the bathroom and offers a lot of variety in color, size and design. Laid linoleum is another option though not quite as durable as tile. It also doesn’t offer the same warmth and depth that tile typically brings to a bathroom.

If you have a small bathroom, it’s an excellent opportunity to splurge and go with tile. If you’ve got the money to burn, run the tile up the walls to create a limit break half way up, generating a nice border for the room.

Kitchens

Kitchens tend to be a little larger in many homes so tile can get expensive however tile in the kitchen really brings the style into a modern décor. Like the bathroom, kitchens are also a highly moist environment from water and steam so durability and moisture resistance are important here as well. If you opt for wood flooring in your kitchen, ensure that the finish is sound. Keep in mind that you can always opt for laminate or linoleum in the kitchen as well. Read more…