September 2022
Smart Solutions
The monthly newsflash for homeowners who need to be up-to-date on luxury remodeling and renovation news and trends.
What To Do in the Fall With an Eye Toward the Holidays
Covid brought a lot of changes to the world. Unfortunately, the home building and renovation industry was not immune to these disruptions, And, it seems, given the current trend, that prices for building products and fixtures continue to rise. To complicate matters further, order fulfillment times for some products are still on the high side, too.
 
However, don’t let this discourage you from your dreams of renovation. Even in our current environment, renovations are affordable and achievable. So, if you’re thinking about pulling the trigger on a renovation, here’s what you should consider as we head into fall and approach the holiday season:
 
  • Start sooner rather than later. Not only are prices of materials increasing, we’re also seeing longer lead times on sourcing of many items. While some materials, such as rough lumber are currently plentiful, others, such as appliances, can take six months or more to arrive after an order is placed. If you were to start the design process now on your renovation project, you’d very likely be looking at a spring completion date, at the earliest.

  • Consider the changes that would have the most significant visual impact. Switching up paint colors, swapping out flooring, and updating lighting are three relatively simple projects that can provide an immediate change to the entire look of your home. Two rooms in particular that have an immediate impact (not to mention adding to your home value) are the kitchen and bathrooms. These rooms are highly visible as they’re frequented by guests during holiday get-togethers.
What lights your fancy?
Is your style more BoHo or Classic?
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Community Connection

Kicking Off Sponsorship of Winston Churchill High School Athletics
House to Home Solutions is a long-time supporter of youth sports teams, and on September 23, under the Friday Night Lights at Winston Churchill High School in Potomac, Maryland, we proudly kicked off our 2022-23 sponsorship of WCHS Bulldog Athletics with an information tent at the Bulldogs vs. Wootton Patriots football game. In addition, our new stadium banner was prominently displayed and our company logo was frequently flashed on the scoreboard video board. Pictured above (from left to right) are Lee Kahn, Estimator/Project Coordinator; Daniel Carrero, President; Matt Kanne, Project Manager; and Erick Casasola, Field Coordinator.
We had a fun night interacting with Bulldog (and Patriot) fans and introducing them to House to Home Solutions. Next up: the boys soccer rivalry game with Whitman on Friday, September 30. Go Dawgs!
Before and After: Potomac, MD—A Backyard Oasis
Catch up on some reading while taking in the views or cozy up to the fireplace on a chilly night—the choices for relaxation and entertaining are plentiful in this reimagined Three Season Room, Deck and Patio combination. Our mission was to add charm, usable space and serenity to our client’s treasured Potomac home.

Customized project highlights include: Nicolock “Granite City Blend” Pavers; a cinder block retaining wall; newly installed 4-track windows; Heat & Glo Gas Fireplace; Wolf “Weathered Ipe” porch flooring and decking and composite railing for years of maintenance-free use.

No matter the season this transformed space provides an opportunity to rest, recharge and enjoy.
Before…
After…
Employee Spotlight
A Keen Eye for Renovation Detail
Meet Patricia Kaunitz – Design Consultant
Before joining our team, Pat was a client, planning several renovations in her home. A natural project manager, she loves guiding homeowners through the planning steps and making sure our crews have everything they need before demo starts. Clients appreciate her keen eye, attention to detail and how fun she makes the process!

Pat holds a Master’s in Engineering and calls Rockville, MD home. She enjoys spending time with her husband and their beloved dogs, traveling to visit her stepdaughter in Chicago, and jetting somewhere in the world to see her stepson, a touring musician.
Product Highlight

Focus Industries — Giving Light to Your Outdoor Living Spaces

Enjoy your outdoor spaces longer with the right lighting! FOCUS is proud to be one of the few dedicated manufacturers of landscape lighting products in the industry. FOCUS offers the largest, most extensive product line — multiple finishes, materials, voltages, light sources and accessories. Just about any exterior application can be completed by FOCUS. We innovate landscape lighting products and systems that will not only make your exterior environment more beautiful, safe and secure but will offer less maintenance, longer life, higher performance and more control features to make our lives enjoyable with less stress. Bring your landscape lighting needs into… FOCUS.
Want to explore lighting options for your living spaces?
House to Home Solutions Hosts Annual Appreciation Barbeque
What time of year do our employees and partners look forward to most? You might think it’s the holidays, but for many, it’s when we hold our annual Appreciation Barbeque.
 
On September 9, we hosted 50 people at the home of Daniel Carrero, President of House to Home Solutions. Guests in attendance included our own employees plus folks from our trade partners and vendors.
 
The primary purpose of the annual gathering is to show our appreciation for our employees and trade partners; however, it also serves as an opportunity for us to get to know each other, swap war stories, and become friends outside of work.
 
Highlights of the event included—of course—a whole roasted pig and a large offering of sides and desserts. And no appreciation barbeque would be complete without a raffle and prizes provided by our sponsors and House to Home Solutions.

This year, our sponsors were:
• TW Perry • Regal Paint Centers
• Benjamin Moore Paints • Ferguson
• Conestoga Tile
Want to learn more about our world-class remodeling team? Visit us at House to Home Solutions or give us a call at 301-762-6621.
What Our Customers Are Saying…
These folks deserve their top ratings. There are not enough stars on the survey to give them the rating they deserve. Thanks, House to Home!
Michael McMurphy
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