When Tom Baltimore bought his sprawling Georgian-style house, the ground level had four inches of standing water. But Baltimore says, "Sometimes I can see a diamond in the rough."
Gardens can relax or energize you, depending on their design. Use the ancient Chinese method feng shui to balance the energy flow in your landscape to ensure it will be harmonious.
Despite being in a bustling city neighborhood, Gessford Court's homes, most fewer than 700 square feet and only 11 feet wide, function as a hushed refuge.
A Chevy Chase couple would like to make their 12-by-30-foot living room more welcoming.
March 19, 2010
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