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Make your Old Home More Energy Efficient
When your house is older than your grandparents, you may assume you’re destined to live with high energy bills. However, with the right updates, an old house can be just as efficient as newly constructed homes. These five updates range from quick fixes that can be completed in a day to major projects that require more time and a greater investment. 1. Replace lightbulbs and light switches If your home is still lit with incandescent bulbs, the easiest and cheapest way to make your house more energy efficient is to swap those out for CFL or LED ones. They are…
Adding Rustic and Re-purposed Lighting Features to Your Home
Some people look for a beautiful place, others make the place beautiful. Be the second one and use your imagination to create a perfect home decor. Lighting décor can help create the perfect rustic look to any home, and what better way to do that than to re-purpose old items. Here are some of our favorite lighting features that really tie the room together. James R. Irvine Construction Company specializes in home additions & remodeling that will transform existing residences into beautiful, new living spaces. Whether you need a kitchen addition to accommodate more cooks or an overall home…
To Build New or Remodel
The house is too small, too cramped, or maybe the layout isn’t working anymore. Time for the age old question in real estate: Should you build new or remodel? Truth is there is no one-size-fits-all answer. It goes beyond construction costs; there are many things one needs to consider. The most important issue is location. Is staying in your current neighborhood important to you, and, if so, does the kind of home you want exist in that neighborhood? If not, can you legally create that ideal home on your budget? The second major question is budget: Is it more economical…
Stone Foundations – Some Things to Know
Stone foundations were standard fare in houses built before World War I. Today, they’re a source of frequent worry to buyers and owners of old homes. But are they really something to be concerned about? Stone foundations require some extra attention considering that they are the foundation of your home. If an older house suffers from sloping floors and cracked plaster, it’s reasonable to suspect foundation failure as the likely cause. A brief visual inspection will quickly disclose bulging, bowing, shifting or settlement of a stone foundation. If you find any one these conditions, you should call in the services…
6 Historic Home Front Door Designs That Make A Statement
There’s something compelling about a historic home that has a stunning front door — especially when you choose one that’s unique in character, design or color. The front door to your home can set the tone for your entire house. It can be formal and architecturally ornate, understated and welcoming, simplistic and utilitarian. The options are endless and often depend on what you are trying to communicate to the outside world, as well as how well you would like it to integrate into the style of your home. To maintain historical accuracy, home-owners should choose a door style that represents…
Learn more About Construction Contracts with Irvine Construction
Renovating Historic Homes in Montgomery County, Maryland Irvine Construction is a highly qualified, experienced, and professional remodeling company that specializes in historic renovations in the state of Maryland. Our clients hear about us through word of mouth and from a variety of local companies that work together with us on projects. Our reputation for quality and consistency is unmatched. Whether your project requires attention to the smallest of details, the largest of structures, or both – Irvine Construction has the insight and the know-how that results in a final project that brings your dreams to life. There are multiple facets…
Maryland Home Remodeling Contractors
Quality Home Improvement Contracting in Maryland Irvine Construction is Maryland’s Premiere home remodeling and renovating contractor specializing in historic home improvements. Our experience and knowledge combined with our quality work ethic allows us to bring older homes to life and increase your quality of living through a variety of home improvements. Read on to learn more about various projects completed by Irvine Construction: Family Room Addition in Rockville, Maryland Irvine Construction built a new country kitchen and family room area along with a mudroom and new second floor bathroom in this home in Rockville, Maryland. This home is an…
Recommended Reading for Historic Restoration Projects
Jim Irvine – Historical Renovation Contractor in Maryland After making a decision to or contemplating the undertaking of a renovation or restoration of a historic home, homeowners often request information regarding architectural options and designs that are relevant to the era of their home. The goal of historic restoration is to use modern materials and methods to recreate the beauty and history that was present in the original construction of the home or to use those materials and methods to expand a home that is historically preserved. At Irvine Construction, we recommend a variety of books to our clients that…
Our Renovation and Reconstruction Projects in Maryland
General Contracting in Middletown, Maryland and Beyond Irvine Construction is personally involved in every stage of the general contracting process when undertaking a home renovation or restoration. Our general contractor, Jim Irvine, has over 35 years of experience in the construction industry and will navigate the process side-by-side with you while sharing his experience and knowledge. This commitment to communication and quality allows each and every project to culminate as a client’s dream home. We have worked with clients in cities such as Frederick, Bethesda, and Middletown, Maryland and our service areas include Montgomery, Howard, Carroll, Washington, Frederick, and Baltimore counties. Below…
Why Choose Irvine Construction?
Quality General Contracting in Maryland Offering Renovation, Remodeling, and New Home Construction in Maryland Irvine Construction is a general contracting company located in Thurmont, MD that specializes in historical home remodeling and renovation throughout the state of Maryland. We offer many services and strive to provide a level of quality and customer service that is unmatched in the area. Owner and founder, Jim Irvine, has over 35 years of experience in design, management and construction of custom residential projects throughout the central Maryland area. The company has developed a reputation as one of Maryland’s finest home remodeling contractors, including historic restoration…
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