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How to Find the Right Contractor For Your Historical Renovation Project

Whether your goal is preservation, total renovation, or somewhere in between, choosing a contractor to work on your historical renovation project can be nerve wracking. While any renovation project can cause anxiety, the stakes feel so much higher for historical projects. Between the overall integrity of your project, the guidelines around working on historical properties, […]

750 W King Historic Renovation Martinsburg, WV

This renovation in the city of Martinsburg was improved ENTIRELY – in every way – from the EPDM roof to the finished basement rec room – from the front to the back – with modern amenities and comforts giving extra special attention to incorporate a ton of the original character and details including the art […]

752 W King Historic Renovation

This renovation in Martinsburg, WV was improved ENTIRELY – in every way – from the EPDM roof to the finished basement rec room – from the front to the back – with modern amenities and comforts giving extra special attention to incorporate a ton of the original character and details including the art deco glass […]

How to Renovate Your Home During COVID

You started your big renovation projects *right* before the world learned about COVID-19. Maybe you held off on continuing your work for a few weeks or months to see how everything shook out . . . But now that it’s become clear that COVID is more of a long-term issue than we originally thought,you’re ready […]

Should You Start Commercial Renovations During the Pandemic?

As our country continues to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses are facing a lot of uncertainty. It might feel difficult to plan for the future—especially if that future involves trying to renovate a commercial space. With guidelines around operation and capacity in flux, a lot of property owners and entrepreneurs who had renovations on […]

Residential Historic Restoration Renovation Exterior Covered Porch and Widow-walk in Jefferson County, Charles Town.

Our Favorite Renovations: Bloomery Plantation Distillery

Bloomery Plantation Distillery is an award-winning distillery in the heart of Charles Town, WV. Known for their out-of-this-world limoncello and having received numerous awards for their spirits over the years, Bloomery Plantation Distillery is truly one of West Virginia’s best-kept-secrets. However, that hasn’t always been the case. Humble Origins Bloomery Plantation Distillery celebrated their grand […]