Let’s face it, there are some design trends that have withstood the test of time, and there are others that have not. I think designers and architects know when they are riding the trend and others might be self-denial. The “graying” of everything in of the past seven years has been a good example and…
Small spaces can be challenging, especially when working with a three fixture bathroom in a tight space
Add Some European Flair to Your Bathroom Design If you’ve traveled to Europe, you’ve probably noticed their bathroom design can differ quite a bit from our own in the U.S. Turning your bathroom into a sleek European-inspired oasis is a delightful project that can elevate your daily routine. Let’s explore some key elements and design…
Signs Your Chimney Needs to be Rebuilt. We walk by them every day without a glance, but some chimneys are calling out to be noticed. Some will shout in the form of a dislodged brick lying on the ground. But more often, there are more subtle clues. Grab your binoculars and let’s take a look….
Home improvement is a popular topic for many people, and it’s no surprise that Google is a great resource for finding information on this subject. In fact, according to Google Trends, the following are the most searched home improvement topics in the United States: These topics are popular for a variety of reasons. For example,…
Floating toilets? If you’ve ever stayed in an apartment in Europe, you know they are short on space, but they have managed to fit a shower, vanity, toilet and bidet in the same room. Over on this side of the pond, space considerations are important as well, especially designing bathrooms for older homes. Sometimes, 8…
Thomson Remodeling replaces flashings. If your house was built in the 1930s, 40s, 50s or before, and it has the original flashings, chances are they need to be replaced. We replace: Valleys Chimney Flashing Built-in Gutters Apron Flashing Shed Flashing Plumbing Vent Stack Flashing Call us at (410) 889-7391 for your free flashing inspection and…
Or, What is Behind that Wall? If you live in an older home, (and we’ll just say built sometime between the 1880’s and the 1960’s), and you’ve never lived through a bathroom renovation, what’s behind those walls and under the floor might come as a bit of a surprise. Often, these hollow spaces beneath the…
Since the “Stay at Home” order was issued for Maryland roughly two weeks ago (2020), many residents have taken up walking. In fact, I’ve never seen as many people outside walking in my neighborhood as I have over the last ten days- and it’s not just individuals taking in the fresh air and exercise, it’s…
I hope this month’s newsletter finds you well and in good spirits despite the fact that we are living through history. In our last newsletter, we went on an architectural scavenger hunt and identified both features and styles of our built environment. In this addition, we are going to take that knowledge and go on…
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