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When embarking on remodeling a room or building a new home, you may find it daunting to try to imagine what the finished space will look like. Winthorpe takes the guesswork out of this part of [...]

Before washing machines and dryers existed, there was no such thing as a laundry room. People washed and dried their clothes outdoors and then put them away in the bedroom wardrobe or dresser. [...]

You’ve probably used a power strip at some point, with the aim of protecting your computer or TV from a power surge. Most of the time it works. Or you may be one of the unlucky ones whose [...]

Do your windows need to be replaced? That question is a bit more complicated than it seems. They might. But…..they actually might not. Windows are a tricky thing. When people come to Winthorpe [...]

Whether you’re preparing to sell your home or just want to freshen it up a bit for your own enjoyment, one of the simplest and most effective changes you can make is to change your curb-facing [...]

Before the advent of air-conditioners, on hot summer nights, residents escaped the stifling heat of the indoors by spending time on a screened-in porch. The screens allowed the evening breeze [...]

Over decades, fashions change: clothing, cars, furniture. But it’s also true for home interiors. We’re all aware of the famous avocado-green and harvest-yellow appliances of the ’70s. That look [...]

When looking to build a custom home, people assume that an empty lot is a blank slate where they can build whatever they want. To some extent, this is true, in that you do get to design your home [...]

What is an ADU and Why Would I Want One?  ADUs are Accessory Dwelling Units. Some people refer to them as Granny Flats or In-Law’s Quarters. They’re fully-equipped, additional but separate living [...]

When undertaking a home project, whether building a home from scratch or remodeling an existing house, one of the first steps is to determine your budget. This is a critical guideline that shapes [...]