Grandma Camp, also known as Cousin Camp, is a newer trend that began gaining popularity in recent years. The idea behind Grandma Camp is simple—bring all the grandkids together for some quality time with the grandparents and each other. This… Read More
Tips For Designing the Exterior of Your Custom Home
When your mind is on building a custom home, you probably spend a lot of time thinking about the interior—the size of the kitchen, the bathroom design, how fabulous and functional your entryway should be, how many bedrooms and offices… Read More
Fun Spring Activities For the Whole Family
The first day of spring is this Monday, March 20th—that means it’s time for fun spring activities that you can do with your whole family. The beautiful, mild winter season is coming to a close, and it’s about time to… Read More
Tips For Gardening in a Wet Climate
It has been a very wet winter season this year, and this much rain can really wreak havoc on an unprepared garden. Overwatered plants are susceptible to rot and disease, and they can suffer from being too wet for too… Read More
The National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C.
March is officially here, and that means the wonderful Cherry Blossom Festival is coming! Every year, the stunning cherry blossom trees that were gifted to America by Mayor Yukio Ozaki of Tokyo back in 1912 come into bloom, littering the… Read More
The Best Additions For Better Outdoor Living
It already feels like spring is here, and mild weather makes for excellent outdoor living. Outdoor living areas are one of the hottest home design trends because they create an extra living space where families can go for a change… Read More
5 Tips for Coping With Cabin Fever in Winter
The winter weather in Maryland has been especially rainy and wet, making for a uniquely uncomfortable season. While the temperatures have been mostly stable and not too cold, the frequent overcast and rainy days have made for a fairly somber… Read More
5 Tips for Helping Kids With Remote Learning
Many children and teens have gone to remote learning as a full-time alternative, which has created a unique set of problems for schools and parents as they try to navigate how to keep kids engaged and studious when they’re not… Read More
What are the Pros and Cons of Adding a Basement to Your Custom Home?
When building a custom home, one of the options available to you is whether or not you would like to have a basement. While basements are great in many ways, there are a few reasons why some people might choose… Read More
Tips on Setting Up a Home Gym
At the start of the new year, many of us are getting started on our yearly fitness goals in order to live a more comfortable and healthier lifestyle. One of the ways to do this is to set up a… Read More