In some ways, there’s nothing more rewarding than restoring a historic home. There’s something immensely satisfying about preserving and updating a piece of history. However, significant restoration projects aren’t for the faint of heart or clients on a tight budget. A quality restoration requires money, time and flexibility from clients and skill, experience and creativity from the contractor. ... Continue Reading

As fall breezes in with rustling leaves and festive bonfires, Northern Virginia’s historic homeowners (and historic restoration specialists) have winter on their minds. One of the best parts of owning a historic home is the sense of snug coziness that’s hard to match. Think warming fires, hearty soups and convivial kitchen table conversations in warm, bright spaces. The problem is that many ... Continue Reading