Clik here to view.
The Green Kitchen
Maryland Award Winning Kitchen Remodeling A kitchen means food, which mean cooking and preparation. So the first decision is a basic one: Gas or Electric? Natural gas is a fossil fuel. Professional...
View ArticleClik here to view.
What Is A “Mud Room” And Do I Need it?
A “mudroom” or “mud room” is, as the name implies, a small room or area that serves as a barrier between the dirty outdoors and the nice, clean indoors. Mud rooms are obviously useful in areas where...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Is Your Home “Lead Safe”?
If your home was built before 1978, there is a good chance your walls and other surfaces are covered by with lead-based paint. The federal government banned use of lead-containing paint In 1978, but...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Making A Small Bathroom Look Bigger
As important as the bathroom is in our lives, it’s often the most neglected space in a house, especially with older homes. House owners will easily spend money on improving their living spaces, the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Prioritizing Your Renovation
You want to remodel and improve your home, and there are a lot of things you want done; but your budget will cover only so much. What are some general guidelines that will help someone on a tight...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Repairing Your Home After A Disaster
Most home renovations and repairs are done because the owner has the time and money to schedule it. But when a home is damaged by an unexpected natural disaster like flood, fire, or natural disaster...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Dealing With Asbestos
Asbestos is a fire-resistant fiber. Once commonly used as insulation. It was also added to materials such as cement and plaster to give them structural strength. Products containing asbestos were...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Living Through a Renovation
How to prepare and cope with a renovation when your contractor is about to disrupt your life and lifestyle? The best option is to store all non-essential and movable items and then temporarily move...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Problems In Renovating Older Homes
Older houses have character, but the challenge when renovating an older home is the special problems encountered. Water or even moisture causes mold and mildew, which creates bacteria and eventually...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Renovation Health Risks
If your home was built before the late 1970’s, chances are there may be some health risks that may affect you, especially if you are considering a major renovation. This will not be a weekend DIY...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Recession-Resistant Renovations
Money may be tight, but that doesn’t mean you can’t improve your home. Here are some suggestions for “Budget Home Improvement”. Upgrade Your Siding. Siding is not only decorative; it also protects a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Making Your Small Home Larger
Small homes provide a more intimate living space that larger homes can’t always provide; bigger doesn’t always mean better. The tradeoff is, of course, less space to put things in; which can create a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Most Dangerous Home Repairs
Many home owners prefer to do small repairs and improvements themselves to save time and money. But even ‘”simple” home repairs and improvements often require more than one person. Even some...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Remodeling Do’s And Don’ts
Home owners remodel either to improve their standard of living or for better return when selling. Here are a few dos and don’ts regarding remodeling. Do Hire a Contractor. For a full renovation...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Adding Space by Renovating
Many homeowners complain that their home is now too small, and space too limited for a growing family, and the first tendency is to sell the old house and buy or build a new one. But starting all over,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Reasons For Renovating
There may come a time when the home you have doesn’t seem to be the home you want or need. Then the question is, do you find a new home and move, or stay and improve the home you have? There are no...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Professional Renovation – It’s More Than Just Money
When it comes to renovation, it can be tempting to do the job yourself. But the benefits and advantages of hiring a professional Renovator are, in many ways, the most cost effective means of getting...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Renovation’s Hidden Surprises
When renovation work is underway, anticipate some surprises. Typically, when a homeowner considers renovating, they focus on the visible elements, all the elements of a house we can see and use every...
View Article“Mid Century” Renovations
A “mid-century” home refers to homes designed and built from the 1940s through the 1970s. These homes were “family focused” and reflected the values and optimism of post war Americans, emphasizing...
View ArticleHouseworks Unlimited, Named NARI 2014 Contractor Of The Year
Mount Airy, Md. – The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) Mid-Maryland Chapter recently named Houseworks Unlimited, Inc. 2014 Contractor of the Year (CotY) Grand Winner for Kitchens...
View Article