Taking my own advice and doing a kitchen renovation

Taking my own advice and doing a kitchen renovation

A few years ago, Ryan DaSilva wrote about home renovations -- the ones that will get you the best return on your investment. He said that one of the best things you can do is to renovate your kitchen.  So heeding his own advice, his family took on a kitchen reno project this past summer! Here's a walk-through of the process they went through, with before and after pictures, to help you get an idea of what it might be like if you plan on doing a renovation. 

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Renovation Tips: Eat, bathe and relax in style

Renovation Tips: Eat, bathe and relax in style

Are you considering updates and renovations at your house? This is the second in a short series written with my friend and local real estate agent Ryan DaSilva about renovation ideas that are “worth it.” Obviously, “worthiness” is always up to the homeowner. Whether you’re planning on moving in a year or living in your house for the next 50 years, there’s always something to update and improve the house to make it more enjoyable for you. 

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Renovation Tips: Chill out before you bling out

Renovation Tips: Chill out before you bling out

Over the past few years, many Petworth neighbors have asked real estate agent and Petworth resident Ryan DaSilva questions about what are the best updates to do to their homes. In a conversation over coffee the other day, Ryan and I thought it would be a good idea to write a few articles on home improvement tips and some things to think about when renovating your home.  Read more after the break...

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