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What’s your favorite part of watching home remodeling shows? Is it the demolition when the walls come down? The reveal at the end? Quite often, you don’t see all the work that comes in between those stages. As you prepare to experience the benefits of home remodeling, Kettler Forlines Homes’ Design, Build, Renovate team has some tips for living with and through a remodeling project in your home.&n ...

Our Design, Build, Renovate team has been getting increasing interest in kitchen remodeling. Homeowners are curious about the kitchen design trends for 2022 as they plan how to make over this all-important space. We asked Kettler Forlines Homes’ designers to share what’s cooking in the latest kitchen design trends.Double islandsIt appears that having a center island in the kitchen is like trying t ...

Do you know where the energy is coming and going in your home? The wasted energy and money could be mounting up. The Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Index was created to help you understand your home’s energy efficiency. As a builder committed to energy efficiency, Kettler Forlines Homes wants you to understand why HERS matters more than ever.What is HERS?The Residential Energy Services Netw ...

No one likes delays. Unfortunately for more than a year, homebuilders like Kettler Forlines Homes have had to deal with plenty of them. So many things changed when the pandemic struck, and we’ve had our share of unexpected delays as a result. Many homebuyers ask, “Why does it take longer to build a home now?” Luckily, there’s good news and Kettler Forlines Homes has managed a difficult situation. ...

New England got its first taste of winter weather last week when an October nor’easter pummeled the region. If you know anything about New England weather, it’s that Mother Nature is fickle here. Don’t wait to get your home ready for the cold months ahead. Here are 10 cold weather energy-saving tips that you might overlook.#1. Install a smart thermostat.A smart thermostat gives you the power ...

Laura and Mike O’Mara moved into their new home in The Reserve at Brightwell Crossing in June 2020. Kettler Forlines Homes had nearly completed the beautiful residence in Poolesville, MD, when the couple purchased it. There was so much to love, but Laura and Mike had a few more things on their wish list. Once they lived there for a bit, they chose to undertake remodeling to make a new home even ne ...

Laura and Rande Davis live in a unique Poolesville, Maryland home. Originally built in 1828, an addition was made in 1933. When they needed to build a new addition to accommodate the ease of aging in place, they needed a builder who respected the intricacy of this challenge. After considering various builders, Laura and Rande chose Kettler Forlines Homes team for a historical renovation, 200 years ...

When we planned the development of Brightwell Crossing, the Kettler Forlines Homes team chose a parcel of land for new homes in Poolesville, MD, where we began building in 2011. It’s a scenic space among some of the most pastoral landscapes in Montgomery County. But it wasn’t just for the nice view. Here are more reasons why we love Poolesville, MD.Extra credit for A+ schools.If you were to survey ...

We recently introduced one of the two homes under construction at 18714 Medley Way in The Reserve at Brightwell Crossing. Because there’s so much to share about these gorgeous residences in Poolesville, MD, we couldn’t fit it all into one article. Now we’re turning our attention to another Kettler Forlines Homes beauty. Look at this luxury home we’re building at  19413 Cissel Manor Drive!Ther ...

Back when we first started Kettler Forlines Homes more than 40 years ago, the bathroom was purely functional. But spas were not common in those days either. Today, the bathroom is a place where you pamper yourself, whether it’s a long soak in the tub or shower or just having your very own sink. If this room hasn’t yet kept up with trends, Kettler Forlines Homes has inspiration and ideas for your b ...

You’re about to undertake a renovation in your home. Whether it’s making over one room or several, it’s important to plan ahead so that you can handle living without certain comforts and enduring other not-so-comforts. Kettler Forlines Homes is both a homebuilder and home remodeler in the DC Metro area. Here are some tips we offer to our clients for how to prepare for home remodeling.Decide if you ...

When you’re designing or planning to remodel your kitchen, you have a lot of choices to make. The cabinets and countertops make the biggest impact—on the look, function, and budget. We recently looked at the latest trends in kitchen cabinets. Now, the Kettler Forlines Homes team has tips for choosing a kitchen countertop.Consider your lifestyle.How do you use your kitchen? The countertop surface m ...