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Construction and remodeling jobs are fraught with complexities and surprises. No matter how straightforward the job may seem to be, there are always unknowns that crop up from time to time.  You [...]

When embarking on remodeling a room or building a new home, you may find it daunting to try to imagine what the finished space will look like. Winthorpe takes the guesswork out of this part of [...]

Before washing machines and dryers existed, there was no such thing as a laundry room. People washed and dried their clothes outdoors and then put them away in the bedroom wardrobe or dresser. [...]

You’ve probably used a power strip at some point, with the aim of protecting your computer or TV from a power surge. Most of the time it works. Or you may be one of the unlucky ones whose [...]

Do your windows need to be replaced? That question is a bit more complicated than it seems. They might. But…..they actually might not. Windows are a tricky thing. When people come to Winthorpe [...]

Whether you’re preparing to sell your home or just want to freshen it up a bit for your own enjoyment, one of the simplest and most effective changes you can make is to change your curb-facing [...]

Before the advent of air-conditioners, on hot summer nights, residents escaped the stifling heat of the indoors by spending time on a screened-in porch. The screens allowed the evening breeze [...]

Over decades, fashions change: clothing, cars, furniture. But it’s also true for home interiors. We’re all aware of the famous avocado-green and harvest-yellow appliances of the ’70s. That look [...]

When looking to build a custom home, people assume that an empty lot is a blank slate where they can build whatever they want. To some extent, this is true, in that you do get to design your home [...]

What is an ADU and Why Would I Want One?  ADUs are Accessory Dwelling Units. Some people refer to them as Granny Flats or In-Law’s Quarters. They’re fully-equipped, additional but separate living [...]