The kids are out of the house, you’re officially empty nesters, now what? When it comes to your home, conventional wisdom used to say that it’s time to downsize. But that’s not so true today. As people ease into retirement, one trend we’re seeing here in the Arlington, Virginia area is upsizing homes, instead of …
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If you’ve got the bug to make some changes or upgrade your home, we’ve got some great ideas that we think translate well to our homes and lifestyle here in the Arlington, VA area. Remember, though, that while new trends are fun to explore, it’s important to note that classic home design concepts are classics …
As gardening stores overflow with colorful flowers and reservations for patio seating heat up at local restaurants, it’s clear that summer is coming, and people are ready to get outside. You can bring that excitement home with clever decorating and design for everything from home gyms to game rooms to back-to-nature Zen zones outside. Here …
The Covid-19 pandemic was an eye opener for homeowners as more time at home meant reevaluating how to use their space. Here in Arlington, Virginia, I’ve noticed that home buyers are focusing on three features as their top priorities – home offices, kitchens and clean air. If you are planning on selling in 2022, here …
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Power outages always seem to happen at the worst possible time, like in the middle of a storm or when you have a house full of people. That’s why home generators sales are up throughout the country, including here in Arlington, Virginia. We live in interesting times, and with many people still working or schooling …
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Home gardens are great for a lot of things. They increase the value of your home, they are perfect for entertaining, relaxing outdoors, for kids to play, and green-thumbs to indulge. Here’s something you may not have realized, though. All that digging in the dirt is also good for your health, with studies showing that …
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As the pandemic has made working from home the new normal, and people are realizing that this situation might continue into the foreseeable future, finding the right space to focus and get your work done has become a priority. That’s where backyard offices come in. While some people call them garden offices, and others call …
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A lot has changed this year due to the pandemic, including how people are using their homes. COVID-19 quarantines and physical distancing protocols are forcing people to perform more of their daily tasks at home, causing homeowners to look at their spaces from a different perspective and altering them to fit what they need for …
Love your kitchen, but hate the mess? During these times when more people are cooking from home, and much of life is centered in the kitchen, having a space that keeps the dirty work contained can be a lifesaver. It’s the return of the scullery – and we’re not talking about Downton Abbey! In fact, …
After a season spent indoors and under quarantine, as the weather warms up people here in the Arlington, Virginia area are gratefully heading outside with visions of entertaining, relaxing and enjoying time with family and friends. Going outside to take a stroll, visit and interact with people in the neighborhood and just be social has …