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Anytime you are thinking of doing a kitchen renovation or bedroom addition, that means you have a chance to make your home more energy efficient. The return on investment for these renovation projects is usually about an 80% value, while an energy efficient renovation actually pays you back month...
11/20/2011
Many people are starting to think about how they are going to age in their homes. Nobody wants to live in a home that looks like a hospital room. So what do you do? So the only solution is to find great design solutions that will make their homes functional for a lifetime. We find solutions that ...
11/19/2011
The design of a home does not stop at the curb. You have to be able to carry your design through to the inside from the lights, faucets, flooring, to wall colors. Not every client wants the architect to carry through all the details for a home, but when it happens, things are so much better. Desi...
11/13/2011
I have never given my heart and soul for my country. I have never slept in a field across from my enemy. I have never charged into the unknown with confidence and purpose. I have never sit quiet in a hole I dug earlier in the day, listening, praying. I have never known the incredible responsibili...
11/10/2011
I am not a %. I don't want to have tea at your party. I cannot be put into a political category. I am simply an American that wants to be able to make enough money to live comfortably, provide for my family, and have some time to relax on weekends. It is time for the name calling and political fi...
11/10/2011
Harrisonburg is a great town with so many features and benefits. It most recently was named one of seven Ride Centers in the World by the International Mountain Biker Association. From the Food Co-op, Farmer's Market, to the Discovery Museum and the local fairs - this is a town you need to visit....
11/08/2011
  An efficient and neat mechanical system is a clear sign of a good builder. If they are willing to run lines straight, organize systems where they make sense, and have a plan going into the project you know they are going to take care in other parts of the house. Looking at this system in our hi...
11/08/2011
Innovation has been happening at a mind numbing pace over the past ten years. Some have run with it and some have said it is just a trend. The latest innovation in the home industry is going to change everything! The NEST is a simple thermostat. It is intuitive, functional, aesthetically pleasing...
11/05/2011
Believe me I understand wanting nice things. This is always the goal when designing a new house or renovating an existing home. You want to be able to enjoy the aesthetics and quality of your home. You should also be focused on the comfort as this will greatly impact the other two goals. The most...
11/04/2011
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What a great treat to have a sticky snow storm before Halloween. Our backyard became a winter playground for the kids to build a fort, roll in the snow, and have a snowball fight. A snow storm gives us permission to become a kid again and just play (when it hits on a weekend of course). This stor...
10/30/2011
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