Creating Curb Appeal

Home Makeover

Who wouldn’t want to walk up to a home that is as inviting on the outside as it is on the inside? Creating a sense of warm inviting curb appeal can be achieved in many ways. Some of these are as follows:

Install new shutters. Shutters are an attractive detail that just creates an inviting aspect to the front of any home. There are …

Prepare Your Home for Spring

Home Makeover

This winter has been one of the coldest in a long time! Spring is now, thankfully, right around the corner. This is the perfect time to start thinking about getting your home ready for Spring. Here are a few tips to do just that.
When the weather allows, take a walk around the exterior. Take note of any peeling paint or missing caulking around doors …

ASK FRED: My Basement Feels Damp. What I Can Do?

ASK FRED: My Basement Feels Damp. Is There Anything I Can Do Outside to Help with This?
This is a common question that we field in the Washington DC Metro area. The damp “feeling” is caused by cool humid conditions that naturally occur in basements. Typically, there is not as much air flow in the basement. Also, if the house has a central HVAC system, the …