When Angela and Frank Ferrogine moved from Edgewater to Annapolis to be closer to work and family, they had the perfect plan. Frank found the lot they wanted on the […]
When Angela and Frank Ferrogine moved from Edgewater to Annapolis to be closer to work and family, they had the perfect plan. Frank found the lot they wanted on the […]
Nancy and Travis Johnson lived in New York City for 25 years before “escaping,” as they describe it, to the quaint, historic Annapolis neighborhood of Eastport. They wanted a waterfront […]
Many mid-Atlantic beach houses riff on Nantucket style, with shingled façades, pitched roofs and turrets. In a sea of such traditional homes, a new Rehoboth Beach escape captivates passersby. Its […]
WHAT FACTORS DETERMINE WHETHER A WATERFRONT SITE NEAR THE CHESAPEAKE BAY IS VIABLE FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION? There are several key factors. One is whether the property passes the local health […]
WHAT COMMON MISTAKES DO HOMEOWNERS MAKE WHEN BUILDING ON THE BAY? A common error when building at the water’s edge is under-investing in a quality building envelope, which is the […]
Just back from his restaurant, Tosca, on a Friday afternoon, Paolo Sacco has traded a Canali suit for jeans. He and his life partner, interior designer Martha Vicas, chat with […]
The winners of the 2018 Maryland Building Industry Association awards were honored during a ceremony last fall at Historic Savage Mill in Savage, Maryland. Sponsored by the MBIA’s Remodeling and […]
“In the 21st-century, learning happens in many places, not just sitting at a desk in a classroom facing front,” says architect Rick Schneider of ISTUDIO, who spearheaded the recent renovation […]
After a month-long stint in Marnie at New York’s Metropolitan Opera, Denyce Graves can be found far from the limelight, hiking around her family’s farm with golden retrievers in tow. The […]
Each year, a panel of building-industry professionals chooses nominees for the Great American Living Awards. Sponsored by the Northern Virginia Building Industry Association, the Washington Metropolitan Sales & Marketing Council […]
Owner and CEO Roger Blattberg founded Great Falls Construction in 1979 with a focus on building custom homes. Over the years, the company adjusted with the times, developing more than […]
Awning These windows are hinged on the top of the frame and swing outward. Double Hung With two operable window sashes, double-hung windows offer multiple ventilation options and ease of […]
Greenspring Valley, Maryland, is a national historic district in Baltimore County characterized by vintage buildings and park-like swathes of land. No wonder a couple building a house in these bucolic […]
Piceno, a large-format, polished-porcelain tile by Spanish manufacturer Geotiles, conjures the classic look of marble with its subtle, white veining. Available in Crema, Gris, Perla and Marengo, the collection also […]
Privacy comes via remote control with Tudelü, a motorized, retractable wall that rolls up into the ceiling. Available in more than 100 fabric and color combinations, as well as in […]
Going Green—Concern for the environment is growing among U.S. households—and so are energy costs. Because of this, many custom builders are embracing green techniques. Features like solar panels, water-saving appliances, […]