Posts by CalFinder
Avoid These Slippery Contractor Sales Tactics
2August 16, 2011
by CalFinder
in working with pros
While it’s a simple matter to walk away from a salesperson in a store, it's much harder to say “no” to someone who is standing in front of you in your home. Here's how you can handle the process.
How Long Does it Take for Home Solar to Pay Off?
5July 30, 2011
when you consider that home solar power immediately reduces your energy bills or even eliminates them altogether, as well as conserves the planet’s natural resources, the answer is simple: the solar payoff begins now. [ . . . ]
Baltimore Remodel with Million-Dollar Views
3October 12, 2010
by CalFinder
in remodeling
Location, location, location. That was all Steffi and Andy Graham could think about when they purchased this three-story brick townhouse smack-dab on the harbor in Baltimore's Canton North Shores. Unfortunately, they weren't nearly as thrilled about the layout or construction of the home itself. That's where Virginia Navid of Cho Benn Holback+Associates came in handy. [ . . . ]
Grown-Up Style that Breaks the Cookie Cutter
3September 7, 2010
by CalFinder
in In the 'Hood
Juxtaposing their love for modern architecture with a desire to showcase eclectic Asian influences, John and Chris Davison's home in a rural Owings Mills development brings to life tangible fluidity. This is just the brand of cohesive design that architect-designer Patrick Sutton is famous for. With glass walls serving as partitions and an abundance of big, bright windows, this home doesn't fall victim to the cookie-cutter style of the surrounding development. [ . . . ]
Building the Perfect Den: A Designer’s Achilles Heel
5August 20, 2010
by CalFinder
in In the 'Hood
When design-savvy Jay Jenkins was named heir of Baltimore's most impressive firm, Alexander Baer Associates (now Jenkins Baer Associates), it seemed as if there was nothing in the field he couldn't tackle. But while clients come from all over the world for his advice, he has become painfully aware of his own Achilles heel: his den.
In Jenkins's defense, however, what he sees as an imperfect room in constant need of rearrangement looks quite spectacular to most people--the age-old conundrum for an experienced designer. And experienced he is. [ . . . ]
A Parisian-Style Remodel to Die For
2August 12, 2010
by CalFinder
in remodeling
When it comes to home interiors, Dan Proctor of Baltimore's Kirk Designs has years of experience under his belt. But when he's faced with crafting the perfect design for his own home? Well, he's pretty darn good at that, too. [ . . . ]
