2006 Guide to Home Remodeling

Kitchens without walls, outdoor rooms, energy—efficient additions, and other trends. Plus—going green, remodeling for less, which projects pay off, deciding whether you do need an architect, top remodelers, and more.

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Top Remodelers, Local Architects & Builders in DC, Maryland, & Virginia

Here are local architects and builders who get good recommendations. more

Trends in Remodeling

Kitchens without walls, outdoor rooms, energy-efficient additions, and other trends in remodeling. more

Building Additions, Are They Good Investments?

Sure, you’d enjoy a new master bedroom and bath. But will you get back the money you spend when you sell? Here’s a look at which home-improvement projects really pay. more

Guide to Home Remodeling: Conserving Natural Resources

Rubber roofs? Tankless water heaters? More Washingtonians are making remodeling choices that help conserve natural resources—and can save money, too. more

Top Architects

Check out great photos of architectural work from some of the top architects featured in this month's Washingtonian. more

Can DC’s New Digital News Operations Replace the Once-Great Newspaper Bureaus?

Gone are the robust bureaus for the Los Angeles Times, Newhouse News, and other once-healthy news organizations. Digital media bureaus now are taking their places with as many reporters and plenty of swagger. more

Where & When: What to Do This Weekend

Sip some Beaujolais Nouveau, check out the Terra Cotta warriors, see a vintage murder thriller, and more this weekend. more