One would think that as a builder, the last thing I would want to do for relaxation is to paint. Having tools and projects always in focus, it would make...Continue Reading
The portico, the precursor to the porch, originated in ancient Greece as a formal framing device that created an appearance of authority. The design element was brought to America by...Continue Reading
With families spending more time at home the last few years, there has been a surge in adding or renovating unique spaces – creating a “get away” while at home....Continue Reading
Early in my career, one of the first projects of any size offered to Southfen, was to renovate an old framed and clapboard house in White Hall, MD. The Owners...Continue Reading
The After. Concept to reality – when a project takes on its own synergy you know it was meant to be. These are my favorite. I did not need to...Continue Reading
In scenic Shawan Valley, just west of Hunt Valley, stands an historic structure that has served the valley as various food venues and services since the 1930s. The original John...Continue Reading
Gustav Stickley, noted furniture manufacturer, design leader and chief promoter of the American Craftsman style, believed “there are elements of intrinsic beauty in the simplification of a house built on...Continue Reading
“The road to success is always under construction.” Over 40 years ago, I lived in a small stone house on a beautiful farm in Long Green Valley. It had two...Continue Reading
