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Popular “Green” Home Products
So what are popular products among green savvy homeowners? Reclaimed wood floors, passive solar design, and direct-vent gas fireplaces are just a few.
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21AprREAD MOREA Kitchen for the Generations
This late 80’s Vienna, Virginia kitchen was in much need of some TLC. The builder grade kitchen was dated and in poor shape. A few must have’s–the homeowners wanted to leverage the island more by making it larger and adding eating space for quick meals on the go. In addition to the kitchen, the homeowners […]
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07AugREAD MORE
An Accessible Design Bath on a Very Short Timeline
This award-winning bathroom remodel/renovation was truly unique. The client has ALS, a progressive neurodegenerative disease, and therefore needed to convert a basically brand new 18th floor condominium bathroom into an accessible bathroom. Returning from Florida to the DC area in less than a month, the modifications had to be done extremely quickly. The client was away for the duration of […]
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01AugREAD MORE
Lower Level Space Transformed into Owner’s Suite – N. Va
For many, the desire to stay in our home as we age is a reality. But often this means that universal design modifications are necessary to increase its comfort and function. Such was the case with the owners of this three-story home in Fairfax County. They loved their house and location, but were finding that as […]
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22MarREAD MOREApril 22nd is Earth Day – Celebrate with These Top 10 Home Energy Efficiency Tips
With summer just around the corner, remember that energy efficiency can keep you cool while saving money and preserving the earth’s energy resources. The average U.S. household will spend about $2,100 on home energy this year, based on data from the U.S. Department of Energy. But taking advantage of some of these tips can help […]
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07MarREAD MORERemodeling a Home to Be a Lifelong Home
Russ Glickman, along with other industry experts, recently shared ideas with the AARP about creative ways to plan ahead to make your home functional for now and later.
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21FebREAD MORE
What to Consider when considering an in-law suite
As more and more seniors are opting to stay at home or live with relatives as they age, in-law suites have risen in popularity. Offering a great way to provide a sense of independence and privacy while living with relatives or easy living at home, in-law suites can be a great solution often created within […]
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02JanREAD MORE
Move or improve?
What do you do when your family outgrows your house, or when the quirks of the place you once found charming aren’t so charming anymore? Is it smarter to move or improve? The answer is it depends on many factors. And this is a question only you will be able to answer. Here are a […]
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08JulREAD MORE
Seiff Project
The goal of this remodel was to allow our clients five year old boy, LJ, to be as independent as possible. LJ has Cerebral Palsy and is in a wheelchair. A quick overview of the work done included widening two doorways, one being exterior leading to the new ramp and expanding the bathroom into an existing […]
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01JulREAD MORE
The Home Renovation Blog
“Congratulations to Glickman Design Build. This is who you should call if you want to renovate your home. They took our extremely average house and introduced universal design principles so that our house works wonderfully for us and it looks amazing.” ~ Janice Shack-Marquez via LinkedIn regarding Blog on Glickman Design Build becoming a valuable member […]