Category Archives: Design Tips

Interior Remodel Craig came to my home where we discussed what I wanted to do which was remove existing wall…
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Basements are often a forgotten asset.  In their “natural” state they are the home of the furnace and water heater,…
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There are two basic goals for home renovation: renovating to make your home more efficient and comfortable, and renovating to…
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Q: How do I know a color is right for a room? A: Don’t think there is only one right…
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Is your home cold, drafty or uncomfortable? Do you have excessive dust and high utility bills? Here are some common…
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When it comes to home renovations, the key is choosing projects that bring your house up to date, lowers energy…
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We spend a lot of money heating and cooling our homes. But new technologies utilizing natural, renewable resources, such as…
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When homeowners start thinking about remodeling their home, they naturally think about upgrading the living spaces, but if you want…
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Is your room or house feeling a bit cramped? Do the walls seem to be closing in on you? Is…
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FRONT PORCH MT. AIRY, MD “We hired Houseworks Unlimited to replace front porch railing on our house, and had a…
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There are two main reasons to consider renovating your home. One is to upgrade or improve your living space for…
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Home Renovation is not just knocking out walls, replacing fixtures and repainting.  It’s also about style and function. If your…
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When it comes to Home Renovation, the biggest question you need to ask yourself is “why do I want to…
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Everyone has their own vision of the perfect “dream house”; a home that can accommodate all the changes of life…
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Some Do-It-Yourself projects may sound easy, but not knowing what you’re doing can be costly, and even dangerous. Here are…
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Most people think of “Home Renovation” as primarily knocking out walls and adding more space.  Of course, that may be…
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Remodeling projects can bring value to a home. Do-It-Yourself projects are fine for small projects, but even “budget-friendly” projects can…
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Here are some easy, money-saving tips to reduce household expenses. 1. Unplug your cell phone and other electronic devices as…
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If you’re planning to renovate your home, don’t just think of “redecorating”, think of upgrading its efficiency as well. Make…
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Webster‘s Dictionary defines Remodel as:  “to alter the structure or use of” as in a room or building. To Renovate,…
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Color is not just decoration; it can be a tool that influences sense and emotion. Color can make a small…
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When homeowners want to build or renovate their home, obviously their first concern is improving the “living space”, that is,…
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Have you heard the story about the man who hired a contractor to add a large dining room to his…
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As wonderful and efficient as a newly renovated home will be, it won’t do much good if the lighting doesn’t…
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When it comes to managing the maintenance and upkeep of your home, “do-it-yourself” has its advantages. For more involved projects,…
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When you decide to remodel and renovate your home, here are some tips to keep in mind: Local building codes…
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In hard economic times, it’s tempting to think of cutting costs on home Improvement, both to save money and for…
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If you have someone in your household who is disabled,  handicapped or infirm due to age, certain  home improvements will…
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There are probably a dozen of things that need to be fixed in your house, but somehow days turn into…
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Millions of homeowners choose to do some sort of remodeling project every year. Out of all those projects, the most…
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The flooring in your bathroom can make or break the entire appearance. You need your flooring to be attractive, durable,…
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Many of us have kitchens smaller than we would like them to be, but it’s possible to have tons of…
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Homeowners who might have tried to sell their houses a few years ago are staying put with the hope that…
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Builders of award-winning decks typically don’t set out to snag honors and accolades, says Colorado deck builder Barry Streett; they…
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Design considerations for aging-in-place, accessible spaces and adaptable dwellings have become the rule and not the exception. With that in…
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When homeowners today reach out to remodelers to update tired kitchens and baths, they do so with the expectation that…
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This year’s hot color trends read more like a recipe for a tasty exotic meal than the hues for appliances,…
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While the recovering economy may eventually drive consumers back to restaurants in droves, the past few years have taught many…
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To understand the design elements Baby Boomers and Generations X and Y want or need in their kitchens, Masco Cabinetry,…
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Whether homeowners work on it before a meal or gather around it afterward, the counter-top is arguably the most visible…
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Basements often are just leftover space. Builders don’t usually think about the most efficient way to use that space, putting…
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Craig Knott, CR of Houseworks Unlimited, Inc. has been asked to serve as an expert on the Better Home and…
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A study conducted by the American Housing Survey and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), shows that adding a…
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What’s your roof style? Most roofs can be traced back to a half a dozen or so basic designs. Each…
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With spring approaching our thoughts turn to outdoor living. Sundecks have become an extension of our indoor spaces. The typical…
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Silver Spring, MD Custom Built-in Cabinets Dear Craig, “This is to thank you for a superb job on my basement….
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Second Story Addition in Silver Spring, MD Detail oriented! “After 4 years, we still think Houseworks Unlimited & Craig Knott…
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