Marisa M. Kashino
Senior Editor

Marisa M. Kashino joined Washingtonian in 2009 and was a senior editor until 2022.

Home & Style

An Insider’s Guide to Renovating in Washington

So you’re finally ready to finish the basement or gut the kitchen or expand the bathroom or tackle whatever other problem has become impossible to ignore since you’ve been spending so much more time in your house. But where to even start? Herewith, a look inside dream-home remodels to get you inspired, followed by insight from the pros on whom to hire, what it’ll cost, where to save, and how to avoid a major headache.