Planning a kitchen remodel? Are there clear signs that scream your kitchen needs an update? Or maybe your kitchen has just started to become an eyesore after a few years. The truth is: It's all well and good. For many homeowners, kitchen remodeling is not an option but a dire necessity. For others, it may [...]

Bathroom vanities can put the spotlight on your bathroom. In fact, bringing in a vanity can help you change the aesthetic of your bathroom dramatically. This is especially so when you are planning a bathroom remodel. Whatever be your style, vernacular or contemporary, a vanity will add an exclusive edge to your bathroom for one [...]

In Alexandria, Virginia, visitors from the rest of Greater Washington always get a chance to enjoy their time to the fullest of their imagination. During the holidays, however, the city radiates a nationwide appeal, delighting people from all corners of the country. And that is not without good reason, either. Possessing a small-town charm in [...]

In the world of home improvement, the terms ‘renovation’ and ‘remodel’ are often used interchangeably. And well, they are quite alike. BUT when it comes to the actual project, there are stark differences. Now, we don't want to get into an etymology lecture, but it matters in the real world too. The first question [...]

At Kilmer Middle School (KMS) in Tysons Corner, Virginia, students prove how, with a bit of commitment, even the tiniest, most easily disposable items could turn into life-saving tools for those who are less fortunate: They weave mats out of regular shopping bags.  How important a mat is might not occur to each one of us every night [...]

Granite and Quartz are two of the most sought after materials for flooring and countertops. Quartz is an engineered stone that is versatile and customizable, whereas granite is an all-natural stone that gives your house a sense of irreverent beauty. A choice between the two is completely subjective, and will depend on a lot of [...]

Washington, D.C. has understandably an irresistible charm for current and prospective white-collars across the nation. As always, the influx of new talents is good news if its urban impact could somehow be balanced. Will our city be able to do that when it should? Or more simply, what is the plan? Official forecasts suggest that [...]

The Labor Day traditionally marks the last day of long summer recess for school students in Arlington, Virginia. The day after, therefore, the little ones always know that their schools will be expecting them to return. That, however, could no longer be the case next year as Arlington Public Schools (APS) now mulls a [...]

Home improvement is an inevitable part of being a homeowner. There will come a time where some parts of the house will need to be remodeled and renovated whether it is for design or maintenance or both. One such area is the bathroom. A bathroom has complicated plumbing and design requirements; which is why [...]

Travel + Leisure magazine has nominated Virginia's Alexandria as one of the contenders for next year's Best US City Award.   Now the historic city has a chance of holding the prestigious title if the magazine's readers choose it over other nominees. And that will depend on Alexandria lovers' interest in the survey in [...]