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Benefits of Hiring a Design Build Contractor

One approach for building the home of your dreams is to obtain the design and construction services from a single entity known as a design-build contractor. Washington DC clients often choose this design-build approach because it provides a single point of responsibility in the contract to reduce risks and overall

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The W St. Project: A Showcase Green Build in Washington, DC

The W Street Project embodies Chryssa Wolfe and Hanlon Design Build’s commitment to green building. Completed last summer, the amenities on this beautiful stone and cedar home are impressive.  This eco-friendly home in Washington DC features four levels of luxury living. The ground floor has a wide open floor plan.

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Transforming Your Bathroom into a Digital Experience

Bathroom remodeling trends of late include state-of-the-art technological features that bring convenience and sophistication to one of your home’s sanctuaries. If you’re looking to update your bathroom and make it as “smart” and cutting edge as the rest of your life, Hanlon Design Build pride ourselves on staying on top

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New: Estate Property by Hanlon Design Build Contractor

Announcing a new home on the market featuring complex renovations by Hanlon Design Build, contractor Washington DC. Once the former United States home of the Croatian Embassy, this property has a prestigious address among some of Washington DC’s finest homes in Spring Valley near American University. This presidential colonial offers

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Home Remodeling Trends for the New Year

Planning a home remodeling project in Washington, DC in the new year? Or perhaps keeping it simpler with a bathroom remodeling or kitchen remodeling project? Below are some trends we’re seeing in home remodeling, including green solutions that can help you save money, better support your lifestyle, and help sustain

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Custom Home Builds Still a Top Investment

New housing starts and permits for future construction recently hit a five-year high signaling a strong indicator that consumer priorities in this economy still center around hearth and home. One reasons for this five-year increase in new home construction is that the Washington, D.C. and Maryland suburbs, such as Chevy

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Designing Homes for Natural Light is Green Design

As a certified green builder, Hanlon Design Build is on the leading edge of making sure that our custom home remodeling or custom build projects in Washington, DC are environmentally friendly, reduce energy use and costs, and ensure a healthy and comfortable home. Clients are driving the green remodeling trends

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Zoning Basics to Consider When Remodeling Your Home

Planning to build a home addition, convert a basement or garage into an in-law apartment, or renovate a historic home? You’ll want to make sure you understand the zoning regulations in your Northwest DC, Chevy Chase MD or Bethesda MD neighborhood as these could dictate many of the decisions for

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