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Young Architect Series 2021: Adrienne Stronge

I had the pleasure, for the second time this year, of attending the Young Architect virtual conference. This conference is different from most industry-related conferences as it focuses more on personal and professional growth rather than architectural materials and...

23 Jul 21

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YASS 2021 “Architecture” as a Community and Skill: Caitlin Morgan

Now that the 2021 Young Architect Summer Series has come to a close, I can officially say that my first summer conference was a success! I had a fantastic experience hearing from industry leaders and seasoned professionals and met so many people who welcomed me further into the...

23 Jul 21

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Kitchen Countertops

Whether you are trying to tackle a kitchen renovation or building your dream house, the selection process can be daunting. Our interior designer, Maggie, has provided a breakdown of the 7 most common kitchen countertop options available to help make that process a little less...

22 Jul 21

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Big Brothers Big Sisters Mini Golf for Kids’ Sake 2021

This past weekend The Gaines Group team had the privilege of supporting the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) through some competitive mini-golf. Everyone was thrilled to get out of the office and enjoy the sunshine while learning who could really talk the...

20 Jul 21

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GiveSolar and the Green Energy Movement

The switch to renewable energy seems like a no-brainer, there are several benefits to taking the plunge into a more environmentally conscious lifestyle, more specifically - solar power.

14 Jul 21

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A world of No Design

Most of us have never had clothes designed specifically for our desires, body type, and preferences. Most of us have not experienced design rather live in a world of "no design."

14 Jul 21

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Architecture is frozen music

Our world is a better place because of music, art, and architecture. "Music is liquid architecture; architecture is frozen music" according to Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.

14 Jul 21

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Remodeling with an Interior Designer

Remodeling your home can be an overwhelming venture especially when you don’t have a solid vision.

12 Jul 21

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Brethren & Mennonite Heritage Center

Our mission is to not just be a leader in the future of design but to also be a leader in making a difference in our communities. Part of the way we do that is by using our skills to support local nonprofits, such as the Brethren & Mennonite Heritage Center. One of the first...

08 Jul 21

By : Charles Hendricks

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Elk Rock Meadow Farmhouse

The Elk Rock Meadow Farmhouse will sit near the entrance of the neighborhood and fits just right into the topography of the site.

06 Jul 21

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Muddy Creek Cozy Cottage

The Muddy Creek Cozy Cottage is now under construction. It is an exciting time in the life of this new home.

30 Jun 21

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Falling lumber prices are a start, but how do we fix the housing market?

Falling lumber prices are a start, but how do we fix the housing market in our community?

24 Jun 21

By : Charles Hendricks

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Design Matters is a place for me, Charles Hendricks, to share thoughts, community events, projects, and opinions. These are my thoughts and do not represent the ideas and thoughts of others in our business. Please comment on my blog posts, share your thoughts with me, or just let me know you have been here. Thanks for reading!