The Addition That Didn't Add Up
You skipped the designer to save money. The contractor built exactly what you asked for. So why is the permit taking forever — and why doesn't the new space feel the way you expected?
Five Things That Make a Renovation Feel Cheap (That Have Nothing to Do with Budget)
Frank Lloyd Wright built Usonian houses for families of modest means. Decades later they still feel extraordinary. Most builders today can't say the same — and here's why.
The One Thing Every Home Addition Needs: Connection to Outdoors
The best home additions share one thing: real connection to outdoors. Here's why it matters in the DMV and how to design it right. Plus free design guide.