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Posted on 09/15/2019

The wall finishes you loved five years ago seem a little stale now. Even though the walls have held up and don't need repainting, the look seems dated. Either that or your do-it-yourself gene wants to express itself again with something completely different. Go ahead. Splash some paint on those walls. Better yet, try a new finish to...

DIY

Decorating

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Posted on 09/08/2019

Prevent The Sniffles With These Tips

It's the season of the year when one of the top priorities on everyone's list is to keep away from getting sick. While washing our hands and taking extra vitamins are important your bedroom could be a lurking danger to that goal. We spend on average 7 hours a night asleep or in our bedrooms each day, typically...

Posted on 09/01/2019

High-End Mattress Options for Your Home

Choosing a mattress is not a difficult task, but there might be few challenges when it comes to finding the best mattress for you. People opt for high-quality mattresses for several reasons. They are more comfortable than regular beds, and this makes them suitable for persons with posture issues. Higher-end mattresses are also made of high-quality materials to...

Posted on 08/25/2019

Keep Up With Your Goals

Sticking To Your Goals Each new year brings with it new beginnings. Some ambitious goals and priorities are set. Some people make their resolutions to lose weight; others make decisions to follow their dreams. As the year advances and as we approach the next month, those goals and resolutions become less tangible and become allusive. There are some...

Setting Goals

How To

Posted on 08/18/2019

Tips for Avoiding Blocked Drains

Clogged drains are one of the common preventable plumbing issues that occur in the home. Places that are more vulnerable to this problem are the toilet, showers, and the sink. In most cases, drain blockage is because of the accumulation of debris. You might not be able to fix the issue yourself if you had neglected the problem...

Plumbing

Homemade Drain Cleaner

Posted on 08/11/2019

Is Your Home Secure?

When it comes to home safety, three areas need to be on the radar for review at least twice a year. Some folks check them with the summer and winter solstice and others with the change to and from daylight savings time. But you might want to check these more often. Whatever the schedule, these three items need...

Posted on 08/04/2019

7 Benefits of Using A Green Roof

Green roofs are roof systems that feature a root repellent layer, waterproof layer, a filter membrane, drainage layer, and several types of vegetation. Installing these unique roofs does not require you to remove your existing roof because it is acceptable to mount the new one on top of it if engineered correctly. The idea of installing a green...

Posted on 07/28/2019

Renting Versus Buying - All About the Money

There are several ways to think about renting versus buying. Conventional wisdom might say that buying, and therefore owning, a home is always better. However, your situation may be different. Before you jump in the buying pool, consider how the costs might stack up for you. How to think about housing. Say that you are moving to a...

Posted on 07/27/2019

Video Tour - 9428 Fox Hollow Drive, Potomac, MD 20854

A POTOMAC GEM! This classic, all-brick colonial in the established community of Fallswick in Bedfordshire, off of Falls Road in Potomac, has been lovingly maintained and updated throughout featuring a gorgeous stainless-steel, center-island kitchen attached to a glorious breakfast room, and a spacious family room with a stone-surround fireplace.The upper level offers four generous bedrooms and three full baths. The owner's bath was updated just two months ago with granite-top vanities, beautiful tiles and a glass-enclosed shower with glass-tile accent.The basement was just finished with brand-new Berber carpet, and offers lots of open...

Posted on 07/27/2019

9428 Fox Hollow Drive, Potomac, MD 20854 is now new to the market!

A POTOMAC GEM! This classic, all-brick colonial in the established community of Fallswick in Bedfordshire, off of Falls Road in Potomac, has been lovingly maintained and updated throughout featuring a gorgeous stainless-steel, center-island kitchen attached to a glorious breakfast room, and a spacious family room with a stone-surround fireplace.The upper level offers four generous bedrooms and three full baths. The owner's bath was updated just two months ago with granite-top vanities, beautiful tiles and a glass-enclosed shower with glass-tile accent.The basement was just finished with brand-new Berber carpet, and offers lots of open...

Posted on 07/25/2019

Another Property Rented - 6306 Barrister Place, Alexandria, VA 22307

Posted on 07/24/2019

9428 Fox Hollow Drive, Potomac, MD 20854 now has a new price of $1,148,000!

When you think of the home you want your family to love living in - The home you have worked so hard to deserve - The home the kids will come back to with their kids for years to come - This IS the home of your dreams!! This exceptional home built by award-winning, Mitchell & Best Builders is one of the largest in this popular neighborhood of Fallswick in Bedfordshire. You will love the classic colonial architectural details with newly renovated amenities beautifully kept by current owners. Spacious rooms & storage; Easy to live floor plan; Beautiful lot & location! Exceptional Churchill school district. This wonderful home features a...