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…
What started out as a wedding promise of more closet space exploded into a total remake of an Evergreen area cottage into the “King of the Hill” Background What started out as a wedding promise of more closet space exploded into a total remake of an Evergreen area cottage into the “King of the Hill.”…
Our client purchased their 100 year old Roland Park home approximately six years ago. After doing roofing and deck work for them over the years, our client decided to enlist our kitchen remodeling expertise. The small, outdated kitchen was located at the back of the house. An un-insulated closed-in mud room acted as an extension…
Your granite countertop is often the backdrop for daily family meal gatherings and get-togethers with friends. If your countertop isn’t taken care of, its surface will suffer from neglect. Here’s a list of handy granite dos and don’ts ideal for first-time owners of granite countertops to keep them looking new years into the future. What…
More than any other room in the house, the kitchen has the most products and features. Some of the major costs include: Cabinetry Appliances Counter-Top Material, Fabrication & Installation Plumbing Fixtures Lighting and Electrical Fixtures Licensed Plumber’s Labor & Fittings Licensed Electrician’s Labor & Fittings Carpentry Labor Demolition Floor Coverings Tile Back splash Structural /…
