How to Compare Home Renovation Quotes Without Missing Red Flags
Getting multiple home renovation quotes is smart. It protects your budget, gives you perspective, and helps you understand how different contractors approach your project. But here’s the reality: most homeowners do not know what they are actually comparing. Two quotes can look similar at first glance, yet one may include detailed scope, realistic allowances, and […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Home Renovation Terminology
Starting a home renovation can feel overwhelming, especially when unfamiliar terms start getting tossed around. Words like “furring,” “punch list,” and “soffit” might sound complicated at first, but they’re a normal part of the process. Knowing what they mean can make conversations with your contractor much smoother. We’ve created this beginner-friendly guide to help you […]
How a Residential Contractor Can Transform Your Home
Sometimes a house just doesn’t feel quite right. Maybe the kitchen feels cramped, the bathroom looks dated, or you’ve simply run out of space. Many Maryland homeowners face these issues at one point or another. The good news is you don’t have to figure it all out alone. At Scherr, we work with homeowners across […]
Pinehurst Custom Addition
Scherr recently completed a beautiful en suite addition to a growing home in the Pinehurst neighborhood. The homeowners were looking to better accommodate a multigenerational household, now home to three generations under one roof. The thoughtfully designed project added much-needed living space, including a bright and spacious primary suite with a modern, accessible bathroom, as […]
Top Trends in Historic Home Renovation in Baltimore
Baltimore’s historic homes offer a unique character and craftsmanship that modern houses often lack. These homes are rich with history, but renovating them comes with challenges. Updating a historic home requires a careful balance between preserving original details and making the space practical for modern living. At Scherr, we specialize in historic home renovation and […]
Baltimore City (Historic) Home Expansion
This home expansion involved a major interior and exterior extension to the rear of the house, a significant undertaking, as projects of this magnitude often come with unique challenges. Coordinating the integration of a new kitchen, powder room, living room with skylights, three-season room and deck requires careful planning and diligence to ensure that the […]
Baltimore County Primary Bedroom Addition
This primary bedroom addition was a carefully planned and expertly executed project designed to evoke a sense of calm and connection to nature. The centerpiece of the addition is a spacious first-floor primary bedroom with spacious closet storage and a luxurious en-suite bathroom featuring beautiful blue custom tile that evokes the soothing colors of the […]
Fulton Home Addition
This home addition was a detailed project that involved extensive planning and skilled craftsmanship to enhance both functionality and aesthetics. It began with the construction of a two-car garage, which required excavation and foundation work to ensure structural stability. The gym and weight room were another cornerstone of the addition. These spaces were carefully constructed […]