We pick up on building the Glickman “Dream Deck” with the installation of the deck material, the Gazebo, and support beams or metal ‘flitch plates” which will support the master bedroom walk-out balcony. To install the balcony support beams, Russ brought in a 75 ton crane to lower the beams over the top of the […]
We can’t ignore how lockdown has changed the way we see our homes and how they have become a place of refuge and sanctuary. Home is our safe place, so comfort and coziness are paramount. Colors are natural and earthy, drawn from nature, and shapes are rounded and cocooning. We all feel we deserve a bit of luxury […]
Many households are cohabiting across several generations by choice or by necessity, and that’s generated significant interest in the home additions or renovations known as mother-in-law suites. In fact, as of 2019, 20% of Americans lived with two or more adult generations in a single household, compared to just 12% in 1980. What exactly is […]
Kitchens are not sedate and quiet rooms. They are rooms filled with energy, aroma and texture. Newer kitchens, while called kitchens, are so much more. Today’s kitchen is today’s family living space. These large rooms house several areas within. There is the kitchen area – the designated cooking space – thoughtfully, carefully planned and laid […]
It doesn’t take an expert contractor to know that the strength, integrity and lifespan of any structure is based on the quality of its foundation. For the Glickman deck this was especially true because of the extreme weight of the massive main level and the 2nd floor balcony. Also, the cinder block construction of the […]
“The remodeling business has strengthened as homeowners focus on the importance of home for work and life amidst the pandemic and its consequences,” said NAHB (National Association of Home Builders) Chief Economist Robert Dietz. In this blog we wanted to pay attention to a topic that we seldomly discuss and that’s national trends in remodeling. […]
Russ and his wife Anne had spent months planning their new “Dream Deck”. Some of the features that they had always wanted to have on a new deck included:-A walk out storage area under the deck that could be accessed from the lower level of their home.-A second level that would serve as a walkout […]
When it comes to buying a house, or remodeling the one you have, many people experience a mixed bag of emotions regarding whether or not to take the plunge. And rightfully so. Investing in a home—especially a first home—is a big decision, not to mention a major step into what has commonly been perceived as […]
It may not seem important, but the tear out at the beginning of any remodeling projects is one of the most important phases, especially when adding an addition. In this case, adding a massive deck to the existing finish of a home. Extra care needs to be used to make sure that the siding, windows, […]
In 2020 thousands of homeowners in the DMV were forced to take a long, hard look at their home. Not necessarily in dollar value but from the point of view of “livability”. They were asking themselves questions like, are we comfortable? Is there room to grow. Do I want to invest in this particular house? […]