Share A recent article on energy efficient windows on Houzz featured one of our projects. The Stone family had a gorgeous backyard but it was only visible from a small window in the butler’s pantry. Although the butler’s pantry connected the outdated kitchen …
Share The picture of the day….my perfect sitting room. Cool, relaxing blues mix with warm and natural greens for my perfect haven. White paneled walls are contrasted with deep rich chocolate. Snuggle into the couch with a cup of tea and a good book….priceless.
Share As the President of Tabor Design Build, Inc., we recently designed and built a three story addition to our own home. This allowed us to extend our two children’s bedrooms, add a bathroom, create a sunny family room and add an indoor pool to the new basement. We …
Share Last week I attended a three day contractor training program for Endless Pools (EPI) at their factory in Aston, Pennsylvania. The training program included the history of EPI and their unique “try it before you buy it” program. At EPI they insist that prospectiv …
Share John Tabor and Tabor Design Build, Inc. are featured in the North Potomac Patch after receiving the 2011 COTY Award for Green Remodeling – Entire House. John Tabor, of Darnestown’s Tabor Design Build, Inc., was named contractor of the year for green remodeli …
Share What if you could make two dreams come true at the same time? Well, that’s exactly what Tabor Design Build and other local supporters of Rebuilding Together Montgomery County are going to do. We are going to build playhouses and the proceeds will be used by Rebuil …
Share Welcome to Spring! Well….we’re getting closer anyway. I just saw this warm and sunny breakfast nook and wanted to share this great color combo with you. It is supposed to hit 60 degrees here today, so it feels like Springtime to me.
Share Red can be more personal than any other color. Red is a stimulant, exciting, creating enthusiasm, full of energy. Red attracts attention, just ask a Matador. Red draws the eye and can be the focus of any room. Using red in a bedroom can have mixed results. Red i …
Share Having worked in this industry for more than 25 years I can say that John Tabor’s unique approach to Design Build benefits the Homeowner in so many ways. The three that stand out the most to me are 1) The Trade Day 2)Scheduling and 3)Lack of Change Orders. It wa …
Share You hear about them on the news everyday. You see them in the grocery store or maybe at a ball game. They return to us injured, from Afghanistan and Iraq. They are the men and women who have served our country with dignity and honor. They are our country’s …
Share I wish I could say there was a right or wrong way to decorate, but I can’t. What makes you feel good in your space is the right way, no matter what anyone else thinks. The same is true when decorating for the holidays. No matter the color or style, your holida …
Share autumnal - adj// of, occurring in, or characteristic of autumn My kids will tell you, I love this word. I love autumnal foods like pumpkin, butternut squash, soups and cider. I love autumnal scenery, the changing of the leaves on the trees and early morning fros …
Share With Halloween around the corner and winter not far behind, its important to perform a safety inspection of the front entrance to your home. Closely inspect your walkway and steps for trip hazards. Are your stone pavers/bricks uneven or has your concrete sidewalk …
Share I love glass tile! I love the colors, whether solid, blended or iridescent. I love them all. Glass tiles come in every color of the rainbow, in all shapes and now in lots of sizes. Although we see a lot of glass mosaics, glass tiles come in larger sizes too. So, add …
Share Today was back to school day for Montgomery County. Even though my kids are grown there’s something about the start of school that sets routines in motion. I reorganized my closets and planted mums this weekend in celebration of Autumn. Then one of my friends sent …
Share On August 13th and 14th the Tabor Design Build Team is joining forces with TW Perry, Trex Company, Duley & Associates and Carl’s Masonry Unlimited to provide new wheel chair ramps at the Deale, Maryland home of Maureen, a Veteran Nurse who served in Vietna …
Share In which kitchen would you enjoy cooking meals for your family every night? They are both the same kitchen space! Just before and after photos. Remodeling is more than nailing boards together, installing cabinetry and flooring or adding a coat of paint. A remodeli …
Share Happy 4th of July to one and all! It’s time for the all American celebration. Nothing’s better than gathering with family and friends to celebrate our great nation. Hot dogs and hamburgers on the grill with Mom’s potato salad, corn on the cob …
Share While it might seem like a “no-brainer,” when you run the numbers it is typically cheaper to build an addition than to buy a new home that equals the space of your existing house plus an addition. At the very least, the closing and realtor costs involved wi …
Share As a military brat I feel I really understand the true spirit of this day. As a kid we often took part in the celebrations offered at the military bases where we were stationed. But more importantly, whether at home or abroad, we as a family honored those men and women …
Share To help move old man winter along, start planning your spring cleaning. Washing windows and letting in a breeze is only one way to give your home a fresh spring look. Winter’s warm fuzzy fabrics in rich darker tones can be replaced with light airy sheers and …
Share When I look at this picture of the Dunn’s kitchen in Bethesda, that we completed last year, it makes me realize how lucky our company is to have a talented designer like Peggy Card working with us! Look at the way the curves compliment each other, from the arch at …
Share When you think of home remodeling you probably think of updating cabinets in your kitchen or new tile for your bath. But as we age, remodeling can take on a whole new meaning. There is a positive trend in remodeling to renovate your home for “aging in place” …
Share More and more I hear, what kind of deal are you offering or you’re higher than the other guy. Homeowners love our process and the quality of our work but another remodeler comes along and offers them the same end result but for 20% below our estimated budget. …
