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Your family, home and furnishings are important to you so they are important to us. Every remodeling project should have necessary precautions to limit the spread of dust and particles (as it should always be not just because of COVID-19). One of our biggest concerns is to make sure we have as little impact on…
Read MoreIs there a difference between quartz countertops and other materials? Which countertop material is best: Quartz or Granite? Of course, the answer is “It Depends”. After explaining the differences many people prefer Quartz. “Quartz” in context to this discussion is a man-made countertop product more accurately described as “engineered stone”. So with a decision to…
Read MoreI get a lot of questions from people about home maintenance, immediate problems they have, past problems and prevention recommendations. Many times these questions are around a recent catastrophic event like a basement that flooded. A common connection is that many of the questions are seasonal. So here are some tips for preparing your home…
Read MoreMost homes do not have many doorways that are wide enough for people who wish to safely Age-in-Place or for those with mobility issues. This post will focus on how to widen existing doorways, whether you want a simple solution such as switching the direction of the swing of the door, widening the frame or…
Read MoreHello friends of Northwood. Yes we are joining in on the “Big Snow Coming” craziness. BUT our intent is to provide a few quick reminders and tips to help prevent damage from deep snow and melt off afterwards. Since the forecast as of now is for accumulation greater than 8” (way greater as of this…
Read MoreBeth Caston, the lighting manager of Ferguson Enterprises in Chantilly, helped us compose the following article. It covers the popular topic of kitchen lighting options. I hope you find it informative. The kitchen is often thought of as the heart of the home. It’s not only a space for cooking and preparing, it’s where we spend time with…
Read MoreI have been in the home remodeling business for 27 years and have noticed three recurring questions when first meeting a prospective customer. The first two questions are easy to answer. The third: “How much will my luxury kitchen remodeling cost?” is like asking “How much does a bag of groceries cost?” It all depends.…
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