Every process of manufacturing needs preventive maintenance so that the product manufactured will be flawless and ready to market. Nowadays, many companies prefer to use a tool to help them improve their product quality. One of the most popular tools is infrared thermography which is currently used for preventive maintenance on the electrical and mechanical…
If you’re planning on remodeling your bathroom, you may be considering what color scheme you want to use. It depends on whether you’re planning to sell your home in the near-future or if you’re staying long-term. One popular design trend in bathrooms is to make your overall bathroom color scheme white or neutral. So what…
Decks, porches, and other outdoor spaces have long been a major focus for home improvement projects. One major trend that more DC Metro and Virginia homeowners are chasing is having an outdoor cooking space. It’s true that outdoor kitchens are perfect for entertaining family and friends, since they give you the advantage of not having…
While the market for residential properties in Arlington has slowed in recent months, the demand for rental properties is rising more rapidly. According to data from Axiometrics, annualized rental properties increased 5% from the first quarter and 3.6% over the second quarter of 2014.
Arlington officials have been discussing strategies to improve access to reliable housing for the county’s 225,000 residents. Arlington County has had an abundance of housing for upper middle class citizens, but has struggled to keep up with demand for working class families moving to the area. They have recently started replacing old restaurants and vacant…
Some of the most severe household expenses arrive when the moment comes for purchasing new kitchen appliances. The kitchen is one of the areas where many of the home appliances you get will maintain it for years and that means you have to be cautious when buying appliances to get top quality products with maximum…
The Washington D.C. housing market struggled to recover from the aftermath of the recession, but there are finally signs that it is starting to improve. A February report from RealEstate Business Intelligence found that sales, prices and inventory increased steadily in January. Follow-up reports have been equally encouraging, which have led local real estate experts…
Functionality and Practicality Firstly, your bathroom must be designed with the water mains in mind. For example, a one-wet-wall layout is a design where the sink, toilet and shower are all along the same wall. This is the cheapest design, but also the most limiting. A three-wet-wall layout is the most complicated and expensive, but…
Homeowners often don’t give enough thought about flooring plans. Usually when it comes to remodeling floors homeowners want to give it a personal touch. A personal touch can range from colors to textures. Choosing the proper floor does not only involve color and texture, but durability as well. The kitchen is an area of the…
President Obama recently introduced a new $4 trillion budget, which could have tremendous benefits for the Washington D.C. housing market. Real estate brokers throughout the area are eagerly waiting for a decision from Congress. They are confident the new bill would be a boon for their business as the local housing market is finally beginning…