The monthly newsflash for homeowners who need to be up-to-date on luxury remodeling and renovation news and trends. |
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Tips for Halloween Decorating
That Won't Scare Your Home!
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The leaves are turning and the crisp, cool, autumn air is enlivened with the smell of wood smoke from firepits along with aromas of hot apple cider and everything pumpkin spice. If you’re anything like us, you love seasonal decorations and look forward to this time of year. At Halloween Time, many families are in the midst of hanging spooky spirits, arranging yard inflatables, and stringing cobwebs across their porches. |
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As you deck out your house in your finest scary paraphernalia, here are a few key questions and tips to consider that will help you decorate without damaging your home: |
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- When many people think about a home renovation, they focus on the big-ticket items, such as appliances, cabinetry, fixtures, and flooring. But have you stopped to consider your seasonal decorating and what impact this might have on your home improvement plans?
- Many Halloween decorations (think yard inflatables) require power sources; however, many older homes have few outlets and often lack exterior outlets. Even newer homes sometimes lack places to plug in. Consider having some additional electrical outlets properly installed around the entire house. Remember - the fewer extension cords, the better.
- Make sure to have proper exterior lighting for safety and security.
- Putting up and taking down decorations can take a toll on your home. Have you considered what you can do to minimize this damage?
- When it comes to hanging/affixing decorations to your vertical surfaces, the general rule is, the fewer holes the better! Swap the nail and hammer for 3M Command hooks or Velcro. These sticky materials are easily removed without leaving a hole behind or taking a chunk of paint off your wall.
- Another pro (and safety) tip: make sure decorations and cords aren’t creating any potential trip hazards.
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Excited about your remodel?
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It's Movie Night—How Do You Like Your Theater? |
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Do you like your own cozy chair, or together with friends and family on a large, comfy sofa?
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Before and After:
Bright, Inviting, Livable—
What a Finished Basement Should Be!
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Bright, inviting, and a multi-purposed livable space — that was the call to action for this once unfinished basement in our client’s well-loved Rockville home.
In a time when space was at a premium and everyone was home our client had a vision of their basement being the solution to challenging times. The project involved adding a bedroom, full bathroom, craft room and new family room.
The space features a flattering combination of waterproof flooring and carpet that provide both contrast and flow. The Transitional-style bathroom has a monochromatic and well-lit sophistication perfect for short and long-term guests. The closet system offers an abundance of storage to keep the entire basement effortlessly organized. The sizable, light-filled egress window with faux stone surround allows natural light and a view to the outdoors. The mini bar completes the space and ensures that anything from family game night to an intimate cocktail party with friends is only an invitation away.
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Making An IMPACT on the Remodeling Industry—Locally and Nationally
Meet Daniel Carrero, President
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When you think of an organization that you highly respect, what qualities come to mind? Is it the look and feel of the company? Is it their average review score across a certain number of reviews? Maybe it’s the degree of professionalism that its employees exude or accolades from industry peers? Here at House to Home Solutions we think all of these ingredients are necessary to create a highly respected and successful company.
That’s why we’re excited that our very own Daniel Carrero, President of House to Home Solutions, was recently honored with the prestigious Remodelers Advantage (RA) National IMPACT Award.
The Remodelers Advantage IMPACT Award is an annual award presented to a member of RA Roundtables Peer Groups. The award recognizes the remodeling company owner who best embodies, in spirit and practice, the sharing, generosity and business acumen that are cornerstones of leadership in the Roundtables Peer Groups and success in business.
“Daniel Carrero represents the motivated, performance-oriented business owner who thrives in our exacting peer group environment,” said Victoria Downing, president of Remodelers Advantage. “In addition to striving to be at the top of the industry, Daniel also shares knowledge, expertise, and experiences with peers across the United States and Canada to help all reach their personal and professional goals.”
Watch as Daniel accepts the award at the September 22 annual meeting of Remodelers Advantage held at National Harbor, Md.
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What else to know about Daniel?
He founded House to Home Solutions, LLC not simply to design and build luxury home renovations with excellence. He wanted to create spaces that inspire through a collaborative, stress-free partnership with homeowners.
Daniel leads with integrity. A walking encyclopedia of product and construction knowledge, he loves transforming client spaces and takes pride in the company’s streamlined processes, quality products, customer experience and award-winning team.
Born and raised in Montgomery County, Maryland, Daniel holds a BS in Business from the University of Maryland University College.
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Product Highlight
Ferguson—Create A Space You Love to Live In!
Take a walk with us through Ferguson's Rockville, MD showroom during Trade Day.
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At Build with Ferguson, we believe that a home is more than just a place to live, it's a reflection of your unique style. So, whether you're updating a single room or the entire house, we're here to help you bring your vision to life.
Want to know more about what Ferguson can offer you?
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Starting with this issue of Smart Solutions, from time to time we will include helpful home improvement and home maintenance content from House to Home Solutions’ trusted trade partners.
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Home Efficiency Fall Checklist |
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Clean Debris from Your HVAC Unit
Fall is the perfect time to clean away leaves, grass, and other debris that might dirty the components or block airflow.
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Replace your air filter
We recommend this every 1-3 months for 1" filters. This reduces dust and debris in your home.
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Detach and drain garden hoses
If left attached to hose bibs, water left inside garden hoses can freeze and expand back up into the hose bib and cause damage to your home. Store all garden hoses and turn off outdoor water sources to prevent this.
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Insulate exposed pipes
It may feel much too early to think about freezing pipes, but you don't want to wait until the first cold snap to discover there are issues. Frozen pipes can lead to major home damage.
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Schedule drain cleaning
Professional drain cleaning gets rid of stubborn blockages and reduces the risk of buildups later on. Prevent drain clogs by keeping FOG (fats, grease, and oil) out of your kitchen sink when cooking for this fall.
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If you’re looking for more ways to improve your home comfort this fall,
we heartily recommend Tuckers!
Give them a call at 301-850-2395.
Serving Montgomery County, Frederick County and Washington, DC
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What Our Customers Are Saying… |
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We hired (House to Home Solutions) to redo our family room that involved a new fireplace and the installation of home theatre set up. The job was finished with highest quality. Daniel also provided additional help when the need arose. He is a perfectionist and a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend him.
– Potomac, MD Client
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To get your project started now,
call us at 301-762-6621.
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ADDITIONS • KITCHENS • BATHS • WHOLE-HOME REMODELS • BASEMENTS • OUTDOOR KITCHENS & BARS • DECKS • PATIOS • SCREENED PORCHES •
3-SEASON ROOMS • OFFICES, AND MORE!
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