Helpful Remodeling Tips

Undertaking a major home remodel can be a daunting task. It’s not always easy knowing where to start and what to look out for when deciding on which home remodeling company or general…

Nothing makes us sadder than hearing horror stories about terrible home remodeling experiences. Not every home remodeling company or general contractor is created equally and there are usually common root causes why things…

This blog was originally posted in Reston Now. We love the variety and uniqueness of the mid-century homes in Reston (courtesy of Charlotte Geary Photography) Ahh, the mid-century home! There are lots of…

This blog was originally posted in Reston Now. Split-level and bi-level homes became popular in the 1950s and 1960s when the suburbs began to expand. They were the perfect solution for the sloping…

Homeowners Associations (HOAs) are very common in Reston and the surrounding area, so if you’re reading this, the likelihood is you live in one right now and/or your home also falls under the…

We know undertaking a home remodel is a big step that requires significant financial investment. Unless you’ve been planning for your remodel for a long time and have been saving up to pay…

Mina recently collaborated with Redfin on “13 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Contractor” and the following is an excerpt from that blog. You can read the full article on Redfin here.  If…

We’ve all seen the reality T.V. home remodeling shows. Half way through, there’s what we call an ‘HGTV moment’ when it happens, “We just discovered this is a load-bearing wall. That’s going to…

Virtual consultations are a great way to help homeowners renovate safely during COVID-19. Synergy Design & Construction has long had the tools in place that allow us to conduct virtual consultations, having worked…