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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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Aging in Place: Bathroom Remodeling in Washington DC

You love your home, and you want to live in it for the rest of your life; therefore, you want to “age in place.” “Aging in place” accommodations are based on a concept called “universal design,” or the belief that design should serve the broadest range of people. These designs

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Aging in Place: Kitchen Remodeling in Washington DC

If you plan on “aging in place,” you need to consider how accessible your kitchen is to someone who is may have physical challenges. “Aging in place” may require kitchen remodeling in your Washington DC home, so that as you age, your house will still work for you. Here are

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Kitchen Remodeling Trends in Washington DC Homes for 2013

In 2013 we see design trends that reflect the growing popularity of cooking, eating, and entertaining at home. Homeowners are having more fun entertaining friends in homes, spending more time with their families, and take their home cooking seriously – which requires professional, ergonomic, attractive and functional kitchen designs. If

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Forever Homes Built by Custom Builders in Washington DC

Do you envision living in your home for the rest of your life? Then you want a forever home – and Hanlon Design Build, the custom builders in Washington DC, can help. According to American Association of Retired Persons, the majority of older homeowners prefer to live in their homes

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Washington DC Custom Home Building

According to the Census Bureau, 4.4 million U.S. homes had three generations or more living in the same home in 2010. “Doubled-up households” have grown tremendously (10.7 percent) from 19.7 million households in 2007 to 21.8 million households by the spring of 2011. (Doubled-up households include an extra, non-student, adult

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Bathroom Remodeling is on the Rise in Washington DC Homes

Bathroom remodeling is on the rise in Washington DC homes. According to the National Association of Homebuilders, bathroom remodel projects have increased in the last two years, up 17 percent. In fact, they are the most common remodeling project these days. For home sellers, this means doing all you can

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Consider an Addition to Your Washington DC Home

Are you considering an addition to your Washington DC home? You’ll need to think about the size of your Washington DC area home in comparison to those in your neighborhood, when considering a room addition. If your home is one of the smaller or average sized houses in the neighborhood,

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Kids Bathroom Remodeling in Your Washington DC Home

Kids grow fast, and bathroom remodeling in your Washington DC home requires time, effort and money. Therefore, consider subtle changes in design. The design should be comfortable, practical, easy to clean and safe. Wondering which colors to choose? You may consider a main color, with a complementary color to give

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