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BEFORE THE WORK BEGINS Remodeling its homes has become one of America’s favorite pastimes. Whether you’re remodeling a kitchen or bathroom, or building a new addition, remodeling can be an enjoyable experience and a great way to increase the value of your single largest asset. Before the first hammer is swung or first wall is moved, there are steps you can take to help assure your remodeling project is off to a good start. And all they require is a little time, some foresight |
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A REVITALIZED FIRST FLOOR Mark Pineau and Charles Roche started talking about remodeling the kitchen in their two-story, split foyer home in Springfield, Va., shortly after moving into it in 1987. Originally built in the early 1970s, the home’s design was dated—with features like wall-to-wall carpeting throughout |
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OUTDOOR LIVING When Marjie and Steven Alloy decided to remodel their suburban Vienna home, they had several goals in mind. They wanted to increase the size of their 3800-square foot traditional Colonial to meet the needs of a growing family, have more space for when out-of-town family came to visit, and they wanted to take an unusable backyard and turn it into a place where their kids would want to spend time... |
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SELECTING THE RIGHT CONTRACTOR FOR YOUR REMODELING PROJECT Choosing the right contractor is the most important decision you can make to assure the success of your |
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SELECTING CABINETRY There is no question that new cabinets can give your existing kitchen a facelift. With countless styles, materials, methods of construction, hardware, accessories, moldings and finishes to choose from, you can achieve any “look” you desire. But like any remodeling job, the key to your success starts with proper planning and hiring a competent contractor. “The kitchen is one of the most difficult rooms in the house to remodel,” says Bennett Osborne, CR |
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COMBINING OLD AND NEW IDEAS TO PRESERVE HISTORY WHILE ENHANCING LIVABILITY OF AN 1880s STRUCTURE Georgia Avenue in Olney, Md., was just a dirt road in 1880, when the farmhouse now owned by Peter and Sue Kopperman was built. The road linked Washington, D.C. with markets to the north, and the house was one of many such structures along the way. Today, however, the newly refurbished Kopperman home is an Olney landmark – perhaps even a bona fide historical treasure. Bright yellow with white trim and a wood shake roof, the house looks... |
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SMART USE OF SPACE MAKES KITCHEN HUB OF HOME For Nicole Armstrong and John Nicholas, their kitchen is the hub of their home. It’s a place where they cook, work, entertain and where their children play. So when they started to outgrow the existing kitchen in their 1950s-vintage rambler in Fairfax, Va., they knew it was time to remodel. |
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GRAPHIC DESIGN DRIVES UNIQUE RENOVATION Rob Sugar and Helen Rea have made several improvements to their four-bedroom, 2700-square foot home since purchasing it new in 1989. They had already turned their basement into a home theatre and completely |
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ADDING ROOM AND CURBSIDE APPEAL When Robin and Peter Gilbert bought their three bedroom, center- hall colonial in Washington, D.C., a big selling feature was that they could live in it just the way it was. Originally built in 1936, the 3200 square foot home had a comfortable layout and offered plenty of room. “ Peter told me a long time ago that he didn’t want to do anything to the home that involved moving walls and a lot of dust,” says Robin Gilbert. |
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