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Ask the Pros Interior Design How do you design a waterfront home to evoke its setting without being overdone or trite?  The key is to bring a waterfront feel to […]

Ask the Pros Builder

Ask the Pros Builder What common mistake do homeowners make when building on the bay?  Homeowners often do not plan the ways in which they will deal with the abundance […]

Ask the Pros Builder

Ask the Pros Builder How should homeowners select exterior materials to withstand the elements on a waterfront home? First and foremost, look into swing-out casement windows and out-swing doors on […]

Ask the Pros Interior Design

Ask the Pros Interior Design What is your design philosophy when it comes to decorating the interiors of waterfront homes?  It’s so important to meld the interior of your home […]

Ask the Pros Architecture

Ask the Pros Architecture What guidance can you give homeowners on how to select windows and doors for a waterfront home?  Selecting exterior doors and windows is an important decision […]

Ask the Pros Landscape Design

Ask the Pros Landscape Design What advice can you offer homeowners who are embarking on a landscaping project on the water?  When beginning a landscape project on the water, homeowners […]

Ask the Pros: Architecture

Ask the Pros: Architecture What factors determine whether a waterfront site near the bay is viable for new construction? The first factor is utilities. Does the property have a private […]

Ask the Pros: Construction

Ask the Pros: Construction What challenges do you face when building on the water and how do you overcome them? Corrosion and weathering from driving wind and salt spray is […]

Ask the Pros: Interior Design

Ask the Pros: Interior Design How do you ensure that interiors complement, rather than compete, with water views? I don’t believe in sacrificing personal style and interior design because you […]

Ask the Pros: Landscape Architecture

Ask the Pros: Landscape Architecture How do you create a landscape plan that best takes advantage of water views? A water view is a splendid asset, one that changes seasonally […]

Ask the Pros: Landscape Architecture

Ask the Pros: Landscape Architecture What are best practices for selecting plant material for a project that’s in a critical area near the bay? Successful landscapes often use native plants. […]

Ask the Pros: Landscape Architecture

Ask the Pros: Landscape Architecture What regulations should homeowners keep in mind when designing a landscape project in a critical area? One limiting factor in Maryland is that there is […]

Ask the Pros: Construction

Ask the Pros: Construction When building near the bay, what factors should homeowners consider to prevent delays or setbacks due to permitting rules? Waterfront projects are among the most challenging […]

Ask the Pros: Interior Design

Ask the Pros: Interior Design How do you design a waterfront house to evoke its setting without it becoming overdone or trite? The best rule of thumb for any design—including […]

Ask the Pros: Architecture

Ask the Pros: Architecture Describe the challenges and rewards of designing waterfront architecture, specific to the bay. I have found that the rewards far outweigh the challenges when I’m designing […]

Organized Spaces

Organized Spaces A carefully designed closet will have a variety of spaces tailored to your needs, such as this closet by California Closets, which features areas for hanging clothes of […]

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