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 [...]

Arlington County Board will hold a public hearing on November 16th to give further shape to, possibly, a set of new regulations on the use of electronic scooters and bikes. That they are easy and cheap to use as well as allow for real quick short trips across the county have made e-scooters and e-bikes [...]

Home improvement is a multi-billion dollar industry, and in the middle of it, all are your friendly, neighborhood contractors. Yes, you got us. We are being sarcastic. The truth is, if you’re going for a mid-range home remodeling, the central concern should be finding a worthy contractor who not only shares your vision but is [...]

If you want to renovate your house and are short of cash, don't give up yet. You can still make it a decent place to live or sell-off with a partial remodel. For less than $15k, you can make changes to up your property's aesthetic and functional value. This blog tells you how.   Remodeling [...]

  Real estate has always been a lucrative investment and also a sort of ritual that helps people come of age. It is something that has boosted economies and living standards constantly. In times like today, when you do not know which city or even country you're going to be in five years from now [...]

Focusing on Trends for Kitchen Cabinets in 2019 No kitchen can function efficiently without some type of storage space, so that usually means kitchen cabinets, drawers, and shelves. However, form is also important when choosing kitchen cabinets because they occupy a large amount of visible space in the kitchen. The style and design of the [...]

A Quick but Realistic Look at Costs for Bathroom Remodeling The bathroom is the first thing you see in the morning, the last you see at night, and probably visit several times after you go to bed if you are over 40. You want it to be safe, comfortable, and attractive, if only for your [...]

Quick Kitchen Upgrades to Consider for the Holidays Right smack in the holiday season may not seem like a good time to do kitchen upgrades, but better late than never. The kitchen is the workhorse of the home as well as the center of entertainment, especially during the holidays. It has to be functional as [...]