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October 28, 2010

Homes For The Halloween: The Edgar Allan Poe House

I don’t believe we could have ended this blog series with a more appropriate figure.  Edgar Allan Poe is synonymous with horror and mystery literature.  Arguably one of the region’s most influential writers, he met his demise in Baltimore.  Though he lived throughout the region, his home in Baltimore is the focus of our final installment of “Homes for Halloween”. Read more…

October 21, 2010

Homes For Halloween: The Stephen Decatur House

The Mid-Atlantic has a rich history for obvious reasons.  After all, it was the scene for 2 of the most significant conflicts in our nation’s history.  There are homes still standing today, that were built back in the 1700’s.  A few of those homes have a great story to tell and even a few ghost stories. In the spirit of Halloween, we will look at some of the most famous homes in Maryland, D.C, and Virginia with a haunted past.   In this installment, we will focus on the Stephen Decatur House in Washington, D.C. Read more…

September 21, 2010

Sandtown Habitat For Humanity: Window Installation

Last Friday, Long Windows began installing their best windows into the Habitat for Humanity home in Baltimore, Maryland.  The four man crew got started early to complete the installations on the street facing side of the home.  There is still much work to be done, but we will work with Sandtown Habitat for Humanity and Under Armour to create the first LEED Platinum house in Baltimore City.   The home itself is coming along at a remarkable pace.  You can follow the project’s progress through their blog.  More pictures of the window installation after the jump.

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September 3, 2010

Granite and Radioactive Kitchen Countertops

Now, we aren’t judging radioactive materials.  If not for them we wouldn’t have x-rays, carbon dating or Spider-Man.  We are merely suggesting that you limit their presence in your kitchen.  One of the most interesting aspects of granite is that it is pulled directly from the earth.  Unfortunately, uranium is often found in granite.  As uranium decays it releases radon, the second leading cause of lung cancer.

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September 1, 2010

Kitchen Cabinets: Where to Begin?

If you haven’t noticed, we have been focusing on kitchen remodeling topics in our last few posts. I found an article on choosing perfect kitchen cabinets I thought was particularly useful. Many homeowners don’t know where to start when thinking about a kitchen remodeling project. One aspect that really ties a kitchen together is the scheme of your cabinets. This article covers: setting a budget, choosing a cabinet style, selecting a material and much more.