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How to Bring Art Deco to the Bathroom

If you're looking at incorporating Art Deco into you bathroom renovations, we're here to help! Let's go over some ways that we can keep your bathroom contemporary but invigorate its design with pre-World War II black & white Art Deco style. First, begin with black and white pinwheel tile on the floor. This will establish the…

Read This Before Installing a Pedestal Sink

Pedestal sinks are beautiful vanities that can bring elegance to any bathroom. The potential plumbing problems involved, however, are anything but elegant. We don't wish to discourage you from installing one in your bathroom, but rather to inform you of the things that may go wrong. The basic problem deals with the sink's rough plumbing. This…

Have sensitive skin to regular dryer sheets or just want reusable ones? Try this DIY project: wool dryer balls! All you need for this DIY project are: some balls of wool yarn, a pair of tights you can cut up, and whatever essential oils you want to scent them with. To make them, wrap yarn…

The Basic Toolbox (And 6 Specialized Ones)

If you're doing any kind of DIY projects, you'll need to have a tool box. But what are the essential tools? In this post, we'll cover what tools the beginner needs for their toolbox to cover their basic needs. But we're also going beyond that by - we have 6 specialized tool boxes for the…

When preparing food in your kitchen, it's important that you have the right knife for the right job. In this post, we go over the knives that are most appropriate for each occasion they may be need for. The most essential knife for a kitchen is the chef's knife (aka cook's knife). It is thin…

Types of Tile for the Bathroom or Kitchen

Tile is a common choice for kitchen and bathroom remodeling projects - and for good reason! Not only does it look good, but it is easier to clean up spills than carpet and usually cheaper than hardwood flooring. But once you settle on tile, you may find yourself blanching at the possibilities - because there…

The dining room table is a gathering place for family and friends over meals. As it has such an important social function in your home, it's best to ensure that you have a table that you and your guests will enjoy! This DIY project for a salvaged dining room table is for you if you…

Is your bedroom closet a mess? Get it in shape today with these 5 tips. They're cheap fixes to common problems - some that you may not have known you had! Here are our 5 suggestions: Use shower curtain rings on hangers for organizing scarves. Hang a tiered metal hanger meant for the kitchen for…

17 Great Ideas to Consider for Your Finished Basement All across Northern Virginia homeowners are discovering the advantages of a finished basement. There are so many great ideas for converting unused basement space into functional living space which you can enjoy with your family and friends or use to make a little extra money! Look…

Art deco, cabriole leg, hassock - there's no shame in getting lost in all the terms used to describe furniture. Still, wouldn't it be nice to have a source by which to describe anything you're trying to buy or sell? This post, we have just the thing for you: a glossary of common furniture terms,…

What is green design? First, we need to address what it isn't - that is, home decor centered around the color green. No, it is that other thing - that of environmental friendliness. By being environmentally friendly, you're not just doing the world a service - you're doing one to your expenses on utilities as well!…

Thinking of building an outdoor kitchen? This post, we have some tips for you to consider before you start in on your project! Keep reading to check them out. When building your outdoor kitchen, there are some questions you need to ask about your available site location. In addition to answering yes to these 4 questions,…

Bathrooms are the most common remodeling that Americans do, and with good reason - you can get a great return for the money you put it. If you're going to the effort of renovations, you want your bathroom to wow your guests right? We have some tips for you on how to accomplish just that:…

Looking to save money by cutting out trips to the mechanic? Maintaining your car yourself can be a great way to save money, but you want to be sure to do only as much as you're capable of. First, what are the easiest things to replace? The most common DIY maintenance are oil changes and spark…

With the summer heat rolling in fast, you may be looking ahead with dread towards hefty electric bills once again. If you're looking to save, check out the tips we have for you! Not only can they save on your bills this season, they can also help when winter comes again. So here are the…

Category Archives: Blog

How to Bring Art Deco to the Bathroom

Read This Before Installing a Pedestal Sink

Homemade Wool Dryer Balls

The Basic Toolbox (And 6 Specialized Ones)

A Knife for Every (Kitchen) Occasion

Types of Tile for the Bathroom or Kitchen

Upcycled Dining Room Table

5 Closet Organizing Tips

17 Great Ideas for Your Basement

Furniture Terms

Green Design

Your Guide to Outdoor Kitchen Design

How to Wow with Your Bathroom

The Basics of DIY Auto Repair

8 Tips to Save on A/C (and Heating)

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Category Archives: Blog

For Your Remodeling Needs Call 703.926.5339

For Your Remodeling Needs
Call 703.926.5339