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If you are preparing for a renovation to your Maryland or Washington, DC, home, you may be wondering whether or not you need to hire an architect.  While no blanket answer works in every [...]

Winthorpe Design & Build specializes in residential remodeling in the Maryland and DC region. We work closely with you to deliver on your dreams. Whether it’s an upgrade to your kitchen, [...]

When you are getting ready for a remodel, one of the most challenging things is to tell the difference between a good contractor and a bad contractor.  Frequently, a bad contractor ends up [...]

A whole-house renovation is an exciting prospect. You’ll finally be getting the home you want and fixing the problems that drive you crazy. But, along with the promise comes a lot of stress. You [...]

Remodeling Mistake #1: Not Having Enough in the Budget Probably the biggest remodeling mistake that people make is setting an unrealistic budget for their renovation project.  What we mean by [...]

Renting out part of a residence is a very old practice. Decades ago, it was common for renters to rent rooms within someone else’s residence. In some circumstances, the renters might rent the [...]

When people think about powering their homes, they often think of electricity and natural gas as the common power sources. Those are, after all, what power and heat most homes. What they’re often [...]

If you are getting ready to remodel your Maryland or Washington, DC, home, it’s essential to find out what you’re getting into before you begin. When you know exactly what to expect, that there [...]

Geothermal energy is considered to be an environmentally-friendly way to heat and power your home. Since it is not fuel-based, the costs do not fluctuate. Your energy spend will be more [...]

The average cost of a room addition varies greatly, depending on the age of the home that we’re adding the addition to, and exactly what that room is going to be used for. That said, however, our [...]