More sunlight and a kitchen upgrade!

This month we will get started on two new projects, a kitchen remodel on a well maintained, charming mill house in Durham and the expansion of an existing sun room in to a larger space.   The interesting thing about these two projects is that they are on the same house!  In an effort to keep a close eye on the budget and to give the cutsomer the option of doing one or both of the projects  Synergy estimated these tw ... Read full post »

Solar Water Heaters?

The prices on solar water heaters have been dropping with increased popularity of solar products.  Now with the enhanced tax rebates these systems will become even more popular! Is a solar water heater a good choice for you?  Read this article and educate yourself on the many types of solar water heaters. ... Read full post »

Is now a good time to remodel?

With the economy being as it is (although there seems to be a significant pent up demand for home improvement and construction projects) frequently the process of obtaining financing is delaying things. We are recommending that folks interested in doing construction projects requiring bank financing start the process as early as possible. Contacting us early in the process helps homeowners get the information they need to have a smooth ... Read full post »

Should I add a sunroom?

Sun room additions often can change the entire feel of a home. By opening up a space to provide full views of a great outdoor area, these rooms can not only provide a beautiful new living area, but make the entire home feel more open and connected to the outside. One of the main questions we hear about these projects has to do with the window details, and the impact of a sun room on the energy efficiency of the house. Here is a quick a ... Read full post »

More space! Inside & Out!

This custom addition,  designed by residential designer,  Len Vogel,  was configured to provide numerous enhancements.  It had to have a continuous flow with the rest of the home,  add the square footage needed for both teenager, and adult activities,  plus provide a way to make the outside more of a part of their everyday living space.    Window seat built-ins, custom closet shelving,  double sliding pocket d ... Read full post »