Once upon a time, you found the house of your dreams. Now that dream has become smaller, confined and dated. The windows leak. The pipes are getting old and rusting. You need to paint or redo the siding. Do you go or do you stay? Unfortunately changing your address may just be substituting one set […]
Things change. But we can change things. Like the home you bought, perfect for when you moved in but then changes happened. Perhaps you now need an extra bedroom. That den needs to become an office. The porch would be better and more energy efficient as a sunroom. What to do? Two choices: Move or […]
Homeownership lies at the very heart of the American dream. But in many communities, the homes we love are just not that inviting anymore. We want to stay, but as we age, every day has become ever more burdensome. We cannot get up the stairs, it’s difficult to open doors, our bathrooms aren’t safe, even […]
What is Universal Design? Simply, Universal Design is a practical approach that calls for products and environments to be equitable and accessible to all, regardless of age, size, or ability. On an emotional level, Universal Design follows very naturally from the most basic ideals: Opportunity for comfort and access for all. In millions of lives, […]
Over the years, society has gone through regular changes. There was a time when multiple generations lived under one roof, so the ages in the home could range from babies to seniors. As people moved to the suburbs and families became more nuclear, this changed. However, the trend is re-emerging as people move their aging […]
Making The Perfect Home Margy Dunn and her family were thrilled when they moved into their single-family home in Arlington, VA from the townhouse they had been living in. It meant more space, less stairs to manage and easier access around the house. But it still needed a few modifications to make the home perfect […]
Project adds convenience, light & living space A Seamless Addition: The three-level addition looks just like an original part of the house. Inside, it offers access to all three levels and also provides natural light and access to a newoutdoor living area. A Perfect Solution for Active Homeowners These Rockville, Maryland empty nesters are just […]
Maybe you’ve been thinking about this for years and now it’s finally time to get started. Or perhaps you just moved into a new home where you love the neighborhood and lot but knew that you would be doing major renovations before moving in to make the house perfect for you and your family. Either […]
Kelly Vogan, Sr. Project Development Consultant As a 3rd generation builder with over 30 years of business and remodeling experience, Kelly has worked his way up through the business from the ground up and draws upon his diverse experience to provide comprehensive project oversight and management. His commitment to quality and efficiency, depth of knowledge, […]
Building an addition is not as easy as it looks. Not that to most of us it probably looks all that easy! There are countless behind the scenes considerations that must be addressed before even thinking about the design and construction of the new space. Then there are the multiple design, materials, structural constraints and […]