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History on display at the Chesapeake Western Railroad Depot

By cbhendricks | February 28, 2018 | architecture
I love getting a new box of history in the office! Working in the Chesapeake Western Railroad Depot (more posts ...

First Friday Art Opening – This Friday – Amanda Dicken

By cbhendricks | February 26, 2018 | artwork, community, First Friday
First Friday Art Gallery opening featuring Amanda Dicken After a couple months off for the cold weather, we ...

Make a difference to others by joining Rotary!

By cbhendricks | February 12, 2018 | citizen architect, community, Rotary
If you want to make a difference, Rotary is the perfect place to start! I do a lot of volunteer work. I am not ...

When Do You Need an Architect?

By cbhendricks | February 11, 2018 | architecture
I have heard this a few times recently - "I was not sure you would be interested in a job this small". Well the ...

Share the Love Fabulous February Giveaway!

By cbhendricks | February 7, 2018 | architecture
Share the Love fabulous February giveaway has started. We love our community and the businesses in it. They are ...

Interact Club Charter Celebration – Eastern Mennonite School We Serve

By cbhendricks | February 5, 2018 | citizen architect, community, Rotary
It was a true honor to assist the Eastern Mennonite School We Serve club charter at an Interact Club sponsored by ...

Bowl for Kids Sake 2018: Support your local teams!

By cbhendricks | February 1, 2018 | architecture
I am participating in Bowl for Kids Sake again this year to support Big Brothers Big Sisters. I originally got ...

Why Hire an Architect? Know the Answers, Build the Solution

By cbhendricks | January 31, 2018 | architecture
Hiring an architect is more than aesthetics, it is getting the answers before building the solution. This is a big ...
Air Leaks: Seal Your Light Switches to Make Your Home More Comfortable

Air Leaks: Seal Your Light Switches to Make Your Home More Comfortable

By cbhendricks | January 30, 2018 | architecture, Building Science
Air leaks at light switches are a big cause of comfort issues in your home. There is an old saying in the ...

Evolution Glass: Innovative Locally-Made Building Product

By cbhendricks | January 29, 2018 | architecture
We are always on the look out for new products in the construction industry. We pride ourselves in knowing the ...
Freezing Pipes: Should I Be Worried?

Freezing Pipes: Should I Be Worried?

By cbhendricks | December 26, 2017 | architecture
Unprotected Pipes: Unprotected pipes are susceptible to cold temperatures because water expands when it goes from ...

A Well-Placed Addition Allows For New Life in an Old Space

By cbhendricks | December 20, 2017 | architecture
A well-placed addition allows for a new life in an old space. This renovation brings in light, adds space, and ...