2009 CotY Grand Award

Congratulations Complete Home Solutions and Staff for receiving a 2009 CotY Grand Award in the Creative Solutions Category.

 The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) Metro DC Chapter awarded CHS with a 2009 Capital CotY Award.  This coveted recognition was celebrated during NARI’s Capital CotY Awards ceremony on January 30, 2010.

The CotY award is one of the highest honors in the remodeling industry and proves once again that our company is worthy of recognition due to our commitment to creativity, craftsmanship and sustainable remodeling.  The award recognizes our company as one of the most outstanding remodeling companies in the Washington, DC metropolitan area and represents the “best of the best” in the remodeling industry.

The homeowner commented on the finished project:  “The remodeling project on our home made such an enormous difference in how we live and entertain.  The kitchen and dining area with the new hallway and railing turned what was previously dark and dismal into an open, bright, and inviting environment that we fall in love with again every day.  “The Curve” as we call it isn’t just functional, but a topic of conversation with guests, they can’t stop complimenting us on the outcome and the uniqueness of our design.”

For more information, please don’t hesitate to call us at 410-286-5564 or e-mail us to chs@chomesolutions.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Money Savings with the Whole House Approach

Don’t wait another minute!!  You can start saving money on your energy bills TODAY.

Complete Home Solutions believes in the whole house approach in weatherizing your home and recommending energy-efficient improvements.

This includes an energy audit with diagnostic testing and a detailed energy audit report identifying any major safety or health repairs needed that were discovered during the audit.  Recommendations for cost-effective improvements are provided after the audit.  Complete Home Solutions has the training to provide the energy audit and the experience to install energy-efficient improvements too!  

Call us today at 410-286-5564 or view our website at www.chomesolutions.com.  Our goal is to serve our customers!

Energy Solutions – Kick-off at Home Show

On February 5th-7th. Complete Home Solutions will be an exhibitor at the Maryland Suburban Home Show in Upper Marlboro, MD.     Admission is FREE so come visit us as we exhibit some of our new energy audit diagnostic equipment and join us in kicking-off our energy solutions services.

CHS staff has achieved certification by the nationally-recognized Building Performance Institute (known as BPI) through their extensive training and testing curriculum. CHS is now certified to offer home energy audits to our customers to recommend energy-efficient improvements.

Your small investment in a Home Energy Audit can reap immediate improvements in energy efficiency and comfort, as well as saving money on your utility bills!  CHS has advanced building diagnostic tools to accurately identify the home’s energy leaks. Diagnostic tests include Blower Door Test, Infrared Camera Inspection, Gas Leak and Combustion Safety Evaluation as well as a full visual inspection.

Call us today at 410-286-5564 and schedule your energy audit.

go to www.mdhomeshow.com for more information about the Suburban Maryland Home Show.

Energy Tax Credit Scams Target Homeowners.

The Better Business Bureau is already fielding calls from homeowners who’ve been deceived in their purchases. A BBB spokesperson advises, “This is a warning to consumers to ask the right questions, watch what they’re buying and make sure they understand the tax credit. With the newly-passed energy tax credit, many homeowners are enticed to upgrade windows, doors and other systems. Scams are generally the result of unethical contractors selling and installing non-qualifying upgrades.

For complete information on qualifying products visit http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index

CHS Training for Weatherization Work.

CHS Staff at Weatherization Course

Several employees of Complete Home Solutions completed a 35-hour course in Weatherization Tactics. CHS is looking forward to creating an environment that is green, comfortable and cost efficient for our current and future customers. In our green economy, weatherization means modifying buildings to reduce energy consumption and optimize energy efficiency. This 35-hour course included installation of energy efiicient measures such as insulation, caulk, and heater blankets; basic knowledge of building science, weatherization materials and ventilation rates; and calculation of area and volume. CHS looks forward to continuing education in energy efficient measures to better serve our customers.

Calvert County Green Fair Expo on Sunday, September 27, 2009 at 11:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Don’t miss the Calvert County Green Fair Expo on Sunday, September 27, 2009 from 11:00 – 4:00 p.m at Jefferson Patterson Park. There will be speakers, displays, demonstrations, free items, door prizes, etc. Learn how, why and where we can all help to create a greener environment. Let Complete Home Solutions help you understand you on the tax rebates available and what projects you should consider that would save energy costs and help you GO GREEN. Go to www.calvertgreenexpo.org for more information. We look forward to seeing you there!

www.calvertgreenexpo.org

“A Beacon on the Waterfront” – Award Winning Project

A Beacon on the Waterfront

Washington Spaces Announces Architecture Competition Winners

VIENNA, VA, August 24, 2009 – The Fall issue of Washington Spaces announces eight award winners in the second annual Washington Spaces Best of Architectural Spaces competition. The winning projects, by a variety of talented architects from the metropolitan region, range from 19th-century elegance to mid-century modern.

“These properties will capture your imagination with their distinctive details, artistry, and ingenuity,” Washington Spaces Editor in Chief Trish Donnally said.

The Fall issue of Washington Spaces, which features the winning projects, will reach homes and businesses this week and will be on newsstands on September 8. All of the nominated properties from the 2009 Best of Architectural Spaces competition are featured in the Photo Gallery section of WashingtonSpaces.com.

The complete list of winners for the Washington Spaces second annual Best of Architectural Spaces competition follows:
• Alt Breeding Schwarz Architects LLC
• Anthony Wilder Design/Build Inc.
• Complete Home Solutions LLC
• Cunningham | Quill Architects PLLC
• Hamilton Snowber Architects PC
• J.A. Burton Architecture Inc.
• KG Studio
• McInturff Architects

About Washington Spaces
Washington Spaces is an award-winning shelter magazine with a unique format that combines stunning photography and concise writing to engage the reader in the design process. Washington Spaces is in its fifth year of publication.

http://www.washingtonspaces.com/competitions/2009/architecture/architecture-entrant.php?id=722&winner=1

Carpet in the bathroom?

Flooring options for bathrooms — you’re thinking tile or . . . tile. Hold on, there are lots of ways to cover your floor.

Carpet is very possible. Just make sure it’s water and mildew resistent and doesn’t let water under the pad. Carpet provides a luxurious feeling of softness.

Ceramic tile comes in all shapes, sizes and colors. You can do anything with tile, but make use its porosity (water absorbency level) is right for you.

Laminate – yes, the ’70s are back. Actually, laminate looks like the real things nowadays. You’d swear you’re on tile, slate or even wood. This is a inexpensive and durable flooring that’s most popular with families.

Hardwood floors are doable if you keep it watertight. That means regular costs of clear gloss sealant. And if things go bad, you can always stain or paint the floors to match the walls.

Vinyl is less expensive because you can buy it by the sheet. An easy way to freshen a room.

Natural stone can be pricey, but it is durable. It can also be textured to avoid slippery problems. It feels great on a hot summer day, too.

So which is right for you? Why not ask Complete Home Solutions for a free in-home consultation at 410-286-5564.

Replace your windows and get a tax credit

That’s right — Uncle Sam will help pay for new energy-efficicent windows and skylights. They also save you energy costs. And, they sure look nice.

Talk about your win-win-win situations!

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) extends, expands, and simplifies the federal income tax credits for homeowners making energy efficiency home improvements. The new law extends credits from $500 to $1,5000 through 2010 for windows, permits 30 percent deduction for qualified energy efficiency improvements and removes the cap on geothermal heat pumps and solar water heaters through 2016. The savings come right off your federal tax bill. Businesses qualify for deductions, too.

Check out the link below for the Alliance to Save Energy on the tax credit specifics. Then give Complete Home Solutions a call to discuss these energy-saving windows, skylights and more at 410-286-5564. After all, Uncle Sam is helping pay for it.

Alliance to Save Energy

The 5 most popular remodeling projects

A survey of more than 2,000 homeowners planning to remodel showed interior projects were more popular than exterior.

Bathroom remodeling                          16 percent
Kitchen remodeling                                 7 percent
Remodeling and room additions            7 percent
Floor coverings                                        6 percent
Painting and wall covering                     5 percent

Why? New siding or roof may raise curb appeal, but it’s not something most homeowners can touch every day. Interior projects seem worth the money more because they’re used more.

We’re not saying to ignore the outside of your home, especially the roof. But when looking at the inside of your home, now you know what most of your neighbors are considering.

So how much does it cost? Oh, that’s a wide-open question. It depends on the job, which is why Complete Home Solutions offers a free analysis and estimate. Just call us at  410-286-5564.