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How to pick your paint: High Gloss, Semi Gloss, Satin, Eggshell, and Flat/Matte

By cbhendricks | December 14, 2023 | architecture

Painting is a cost-effective way to spruce up your home, but choosing the wrong paint finish could mean pricey ...

Red Wing Academy at First Friday

By Asha Beck | November 24, 2023 | community, First Friday, Fun

Red Wing Academy is back this year to play music for our special Holiday and First Friday event on Friday, ...

First Friday Artist: Wood and Wool

By Asha Beck | November 23, 2023 | artwork, community, First Friday

On Friday, December 1st from 5:00 - 7:00pm, we are thrilled to host a special Holiday Celebration/First Friday ...

First Friday Artist: David Sutton

By Asha Beck | November 22, 2023 | artwork, community, First Friday

Don't worry if you've missed him at the Harrisonburg Farmers Market because we're excited to announce another ...

First Friday Artist: Russ Eanes

By Asha Beck | November 21, 2023 | artwork, community, First Friday

On Friday, December 1st from 5:00 - 7:00pm, we are thrilled to host a special Holiday Celebration/First Friday ...

First Friday Artist: Randy Harman

By Asha Beck | November 20, 2023 | artwork, community, First Friday

On Friday, December 1st from 5:00pm-7:00pm, we are thrilled to host a First Fridays Gallery Opening and special ...

Celebrate the Holidays at the Depot!

By Asha Beck | November 20, 2023 | community, First Friday

It's once again the time of year when the cold begins to creep onto your windows and as you peer outside, your ...

We love Harrisonburg downtown

By Charles Hendricks | November 17, 2023 | architecture, citizen architect

Recently Harrisonburg has been getting national press for what we already know about our community: it's an ...

Ready Your Home for Winter Weather

By Charles Hendricks | November 16, 2023 | architecture

These cold mornings have me thinking about how much I appreciate the work done to make my old house more ...

Design Strategies to Make Your Kitchen More Functional

By Charles Hendricks | November 15, 2023 | architecture, Interior Design

Is your kitchen ready for the big day? Thanksgiving is coming. Turkey Day is upon us and that means some of ...

Finding Balance in Architecture School

By Asha Beck | November 10, 2023 | architecture, Leadership, Uncategorized

By Aliyah D. White. Now that I have earned my B.S. in architecture, I want to shed some light on the effect ...

The Importance of Mentorship

By Asha Beck | October 27, 2023 | Leadership, Local Leaders

On today, National Mentoring Day, Aliyah shares about the importance of mentorship and her experience. When ...