May 4, 2023
One of the biggest challenges in designing and building a home addition is the stylistic connection between old and new. The design approach can either match architectural styles to blend seamlessly together, or you can ...
December 6, 2018
There is an undeniable sense of place, a charm, and specificity that you often feel in a well-maintained older home. On the other hand, older homes often were built for different ...
November 20, 2018
Is your first-floor layout everything you want it to be? Maybe that long, narrow entryway is really starting to bother you. And you love having a first-floor laundry room, but ...
August 22, 2016
According to the most recent housing profile by the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census in 2013, the median age of homes in this region is 34 years. ...
May 10, 2012
A Classy Cleveland Park Victorian In the previous post (The Architect In Design Build Part One) we took a peek at design build architect Dan Morales' process as he prepared to ...
May 10, 2012
Just as an actor studies all aspects of a character in preparation for the role, an architect studies the architectural character of a home he is about to renovate. This is one of ...
March 7, 2012
Interior Renovation = Better Space Planning Sometimes people think they don't have enough room in their house. They need a larger kitchen. They want a real master bath--and a lot ...