Your asphalt driveway can have the look of brick or stone without the maintenance for a lot less money. You can transform your driveway from a detraction to the showpiece of your property with asphalt stamping. I've sold several homes in Annapolis with this type of driveway and it ...

A lot of homeowners are in a rush to renovate the kitchen or the bathroom and don't think about what holds their house together and keeps it dry, safe and standing. With any house -- especially one that needs renovation -- you should plan your work in the following order or ...

Prior to the late 1970's, a lot of drywall compound (sometimes called mud, and used for filling corners and seams) was made using asbestos. The reason? Fire resistance -- it could keep a fire from spreading. But the workers were getting sick - and dying - from a special kind of cancer ...

All of us (at least I do) have a long list of renovation projects that we'd like to tackle. When we talk about "re-doing" a kitchen or bathroom, most of us immediately think of major dollar signs. It doesn't necessarily have to be that way. Here are a ...

Clients often ask me about certain home projects they have in mind and whether I'd recommend them or not. While the answers aren't easy, it all depends on the situation. Is the seller doing the project to help sell the home, or is it a project to satisfy ...

We all know that we need to exercise regularly. Exercise relieves stress, helps with sleep, and improves cardiovascular health and overall quality of life. We've all heard how exercise increases endorphins, brain chemicals known as neurotransmitters that act as natural mood enhancers. As we age, exercise becomes even more ...

Have you ever noticed that, when throwing a dinner party at your home, there are always some well-meaning guests who invade your space, completely unaware? There always seems to be a man standing in front of the refrigerator or stove? Some guests are keenly aware about this unspoken rule -- while ...