Toastmasters International Competent Leader Award
Protect Your [State of the Art] Appliances
When the power is restored after a power outage, a sudden surge can wreak havoc and even fry your computerized appliances. To protect your appliances after power loss: Turn off the appropriate breaker switches at your electric panel box. This should protect your appliances against any power surges that may occur when power is restored. This […]
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Interior Sliding Barn Door for Bathroom
Love this space saving idea…. This bathroom is fairly small and typical for a hall bath. The available floor space is about 5′ 1/2″ X 2′ 1/2″. I want to optimize the space better by removing the traditional, in-swing interior door and replacing it with a sliding barn style door. I like the idea of the door […]
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Toastmasters International Competent Leader Award
Jeffrey Hall, owner of Villa Builders, was recently recognized for completing the first leadership track in Toastmasters International Leadership Program. Jeff served as club president for a year, and then as a membership officer. Jeff has been a member of Toastmasters Annapolis Club for 2 1/2 years. He joined Toastmasters to improve and build his confidence […]
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Remodel Today for Tomorrow’s Needs
Live at home longer. There isn’t any other way to say it: All of us are getting older. Today we feel great, look great and have interesting and active lives. We work to maintain our health and fitness, and especially to hold onto our independence as long as possible. If keeping your independence means being able […]
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Troubleshooting Tips to Uncover the Cause of the Leak
Leaks that only occur under very specific rain conditions can be frustrating for homeowners and difficult to troubleshoot. Heavy and wind blown rains can often exploit very small openings or ‘holidays’ in materials, joints, or aged areas. Water can blow in and up until it finally makes it way inside. “The only happens when” leak […]
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Initial Cost of Remodeling versus Your Forever Enjoyment
During design for your remodeling project, you may feel the temptation to try to spend less money or opt for a cheaper product selection. Instead, consider the initial cost of your remodeling project as a short term hurdle and place higher value on your long term enjoyment.· Focus on the enjoyment. I had replaced all of […]
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Small Bathroom – Space Saving Idea
Are you planning to remodel a small bathroom and are looking for more space? A wall-hung toilet with a concealed tank might be worth considering. I’ve been looking at information for a concealed tank and wall-hung toilet by Geberit. The primary benefit of this type of system is to maximize space. I’m also intrigued by the aesthetics of the tank […]
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Customer Relationships Matter
It’s a dreary, grey day-but it still feels good! Elizabeth Wozniak-Shelby gave me this iris last year. Villa remodeled several projects for her and her husband, Bert. We bumped out a kitchen, added a powder room, built a deck, added two porches and re-sided and painted the exterior of their Eastport Annapolis home. So, what […]
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Day 8, Severna Park Master Suite Addition
The weather has been challenging every day, a nightmare in fact ~ cold, blustery, sleeting, snowing, windy. But, we are delighted to still be on schedule with the renovation!! Plumbing rough-in begins Monday. Thanks for following and have a great weekend!Joanne
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