"Our home used to be an escape from the daily routine, and now more than ever it has become our shelter from the outside world. Now our home may be more part of our daily routine, too," said Cristina Miguelez, remodeling specialist for Fixr, a resource for home remodeling projects. "As more …

The benefits of "daylighting" are real. The amount of daylight a person receives affects brain chemistry, and a lack of it can lead to seasonal affective disorder, according to the Mayo Clinic. Exposure to sunlight helps our brain produce serotonin and endorphins, hormones that stabilize our…

Having recently purchased their first home -- a 30-year-old townhouse in Herndon -- the new owners began exploring ideas for enlarging and upgrading the space-restricted production house with an eye toward making it more reflective of their own tastes and emergent family requirements.

Sometimes the second act requires a set change. In the case of a Reston couple seeking to re-vitalize the home they had occupied for thirty years, agenda-busy lives had come to a pause.

George and Rima Bitar had spent years looking for a larger house with a pool their growing family could enjoy long into the future.

As the prevalence of artificial intelligence (AI) in the home grows, so too does the amount of helpful features available to make daily tasks much easier. While the abundance of smart home technology (powered by AI) can seem overwhelming, the more you know, the better these functions can imp…

This year you might have goals like ramping up your workout routine, increasing your self-care regimen or finding time to de-stress.

When he first embarked on his journey to the U.S. Department of Energy’s American-Made Solar Prize semifinals, Herndon resident Adam Winsor did not know how photovoltaic cells are made or that they contain silver traces designed to capture energy with maximum efficiency.

Last week, “The new frontier: townhouse renovation -part two” featured the expansion of the middle of a three-level Merrifield townhouse. Part three will illustrate how a whole-house makeover in Clarendon meets the owners’ long-term needs.

On December 6, Fairfax County Times featured one of three recent award-winning townhouse renovation projects: a retired Alexandria couple looking for a way to make better use of a grilling deck on their home's side elevation. This week, part two will feature the expansion of the middle of a …

Increasing the living space in a townhouse requires a demanding set of skills.

The latest trends in home decor reveal a desire for a feeling of tranquility and calmness, perhaps as a response to today’s overly busy and distracted lifestyles. From Marie Kondos decluttering craze to a return to natural materials in home design, everyone is looking for a way to create a p…

On Saturday, Oct. 5, the 2019 DC Metro Modern Home Tour gives local architects, designers and home builders the opportunity to showcase their work to the community in which they work. In turn, the self-guided tour gives the community an opportunity to engage the minds behind the designs and …

Tom and Trish Schroeder, the founders of Schroeder Design/Build, Inc., a Fairfax remodeling company, have completely transformed their own city of Fairfax home with a Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired take on open concept living, with an eye toward universal design and aging in place, and they are…

An interior remodel and screened porch addition to a 50-year-old home in north Arlington generated a lot of buzz recently when locals viewed the makeover for the first time as a courtesy of a home tour sponsored by Sun Design Remodeling.

An expansive rear elevation solution that combines a top tier grilling deck and dining pavilion with open-air lower level patio that boasts a full bar, TV and billiards has won a “Contractor of the Year” (COTY) award or Michael Nash Design Build and Homes.

Arlington residents Kelly and Michael had long wanted a house on the water in the Lake Barcroft area, but-- after years of looking -- could not find anything suitable. There were the obvious challenges. With two young children just starting school, their house of choice had to meet long-term…

The project: a rear elevation plan that combines a mid-level screened-in porch with a below-deck “kids” play zone. The far-reaching makeover-- which replaces a small builder-grade screened porch with a substantially larger accommodation boasting many outdoor entertainment components-- was re…

A remodeling solution that artfully adapts a home to changing requirements is often an enduring source of owner pride, satisfaction and re-commitment.

A space plan reconfiguration and makeover in an Ashburn residence has won a National Contractor of the Year (CotY) Award for Michael Nash Design Build and Homes. The innovative solution has been judged the nation's top kitchen remodel within a prescribed budget range by the National Associat…

Smith’s mother, Margaret Fleegal, had a choice to make.

A kitchen enlargement and reconfiguration in a 4,000 square foot home in McLean has won a “Contractor of the Year” (COTY) award for Michael Nash Design Build and Homes.

There is nothing self-evident about an aging-in-place (AIP) solution. Transforming an existing house into a dwelling that will serve its owners for life is both art and science-- a process that often demands not only top design and building expertise, but technical skills best acquired throu…

Clint Harp can be found regularly on hit show HGTV’s “Fixer Upper” as the dumpster diving, reclaimed wood loving carpenter. After quitting his sales job in 2011 to pursue his dream of building furniture and owning his own company, the last thing he expected was to be a nationally known carpe…

Are Home & Remodeling shows only for people who can afford remodeling?

What a relief to be living in a “holiday-tested” house as the New Year unfolds.

A kitchen enlargement and floorplan reconfiguration in a home situated next to golf course have won a "Contractor of the Year" (COTY) for Michael Nash Design Build and Homes.

It's that time of year, the season when you explore the best ways to use your home as a place for indoor entertaining.

A skillful floor plan reconfiguration that increases the size of a 20-year-old kitchen by over 30 percent, while staying inside the envelope of the existing home, has won a regional Chrysalis Award for Michael Nash Design Build and Homes.

Painting your walls is a quick, easy and fun home improvement project that can change up the energy and look of a room. But not all walls are created equal. Some are simple to paint while others are a bit more complicated.

HGTV personalities, Drew and Jonathan Scott, will be on-site for the Grand Opening of Belfort Furniture’s new 85,000 square foot showroom on Saturday, Nov.10. The Scott brothers will share insights on design trends and give attendees a peek into the ins and outs of renovating and creating be…

The 17th Annual Reston Home Tour focuses on six homes that have undergone major redesign in the form of renovations, additions, complete remodels, extensive landscaping, hardscaping and interior decor. These homes, each offering a unique Reston flair, are sure to get your design juices flowi…

An interior remodel and screened porch addition to a 50-year-old home in North Arlington will be opened to the public Saturday, Sept. 8 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Home improvements can rejuvenate a stale dwelling. But remodeling and renovations could set you back thousands of dollars for each room.

The summer is shaping up nicely for Sun Design Remodeling. Last week, the full-service design/build remodeler won two coveted Chrysalis awards for excellence in home remodeling. The winning categories are “best exterior”, “best bathroom over $75,000.”

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The theme of the 16th annual Reston Homes Tour – Saturday, Oct. 14, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – is “new perspectives.” A self-guided tour, all its proceeds benefit the Reston Historic Trust and Museum.

Jamie and Heather Hill had been occupying their 2,276-square-foot, four-bedroom center hall colonial for close to a decade. With four growing girls ranging in age from four to 12, however, it had it become clear that the family could use more living space.

Attention homeowners! Summer vacation is interrupted to bring you this public service announcement: Your home needs you. While you're relaxing and having fun, your house is working hard to keep you safe and comfy. But in return, it needs a little TLC from you. Summer is the perfect time to t…

Coleus is considered the "comeback kid" or more accurately, the comeback garden plant. When I was growing up, it was a popular plant but then you did not hear much about coleus for a long time. Today, it is almost a different plant.