Issuu

Home Improvement Keep K eep it

COZY REVEALING

RENOVATIONS IN DOWNTOWN FREDERICK

WINTERIZE

INSIDE AND OUT A Special Supplement to The Frederick News-Post

CAL L

NORTH AMERICA’S

1 Selling

Featuring our Shower Package

Free Toilet Plus $2000 Off

First walk-in tub available with a customizable shower

FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY

Call Toll-Free 240-540-4291 ® Free toilet with purchase and installation of a walk-in tub or walk-in shower only. Offer available while supplies last. No cash value. Must present offer at time of purchase. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Market restrictions may apply. Offer available in select markets only.

240-540-4291 FINANCING AVAILABLE WITH APPROVED CREDIT 2 FALL HOME IMPROVEMENT | 2026

SAV E!

Now you can finally have all of the soothing benefits of a relaxing warm bath, or enjoy a convenient refreshing shower while seated or standing with Safe Step WalkIn Tub’s Shower Package!

Walk-In Tub

Call Today for Your Free Toilet

TOD AY &

Fixed rainfall shower head is adjustable for your height and pivots to oﬀer a seated shower option High-quality tub complete with a comprehensive lifetime warranty on the entire tub Top-of-the-line installation and service, all included at one low, aﬀordable price

Now you can have the best of both worlds–there isn’t a better, more affordable walk-in tub! CSLB 1082165 NSCB 0082999 0083445 13VH11096000 A special supplement to The Frederick News-Post

Give your plants the TLC they deserve

• Tree and Plant Health Care • Tree Maintenance and Preservation • Pruning • Lawn Care - Fertilization and Weed Control • Organic Services • Tree Removal

MD: 301-662-0500 800-368-2380

Your Solution to

Outdoor Living

www.antietamtree.com mdoutdoorsolutions.com

TCIA Accredited • Family Owned Since 1967 Licensed & Insured • Certiﬁed Arborists On Staff

A special supplement to The Frederick News-Post

Hardscapes, Landscapes, Structures, Pools, Fire Features, & More! Call today for an estimate! 301-898-8031

2026 | FALL HOME IMPROVEMENT 3

r e m o d e l i n g

A courtly residence restores history

‘Acre of diamonds’ By MARILYN BAGEL

Special to The News-Post

ou’ve likely heard the story “Acres of Diamonds.” To simplify, it’s the fictitious tale of a man who leaves his home in search of diamonds only to learn they had been on his own land all along. The parable? Sometimes what you need is right in your own backyard. You could say, in some fashion, that happened to Arthur Crum, a Frederick attorney. For more than 30 years, Crum practiced civil litigation, most of those years from his office at 114 N. Court St. But he wasn’t looking for diamonds. As Crum began winding down his law practice, he was trying to decide what to do with the building. He contemplated selling it, but his wife, Mary Kay Crum, had a better idea. What if they converted the building into their new old home? For the past 30 years, the couple had lived in Frederick’s Clover Hill community, where they raised their family. As empty nesters, they could change everything and live in the city. That’s where they found their acre of diamonds. They moved into their renovated Court Street residence in May and began an exciting new chapter of downtown living. The Court Street address had come full circle. After years of mixed office and residential use, the property was once again a singlefamily residence, as it had been when it was built around 1855. 4 FALL HOME IMPROVEMENT | 2026

Courtesy photos

The glass window office THE DESIGNER WHO TOOK THEM FROM THEN TO NOW Fortunately for Mary Kay and Arthur, they already had a great relationship with Margie Cantor, owner of Margie Cantor Interiors, who had worked with them on their house in Clover Hill and a beach house in Lewes, Delaware. “We were comfortable working with Margie,” Arthur said. “She really knows how to place furniture that fits our style and makes the most of the space.” “This was a huge decision for them,” Cantor said, “and one of the

larger projects I’ve done. I lived and In a serendipitous twist, Cantor’s breathed it, starting in November contractor, Jonathan Rodriguez of E.R. 2025 and completing the final touches Contracting, had lived in that same nine months later in July 2026.” rental from 2018 to 2021 and knew Cantor’s favorite part was the building like the back of his hand. witnessing the tremendous Rodriguez’s father, Stanley Rodriguez, founded the company in 2003. transformation from week to week. What began as an office on the first floor with a separate two-story rental THE CREATIVE PROCESS: apartment above was converted into A VISION WITH FLEXIBILITY a single-family residence. The Crums had already decided “The challenge was keeping the they did not want to completely history and original bones while gut the first-floor kitchen on the updating it, which was incredibly original office level since they rewarding when everything came already had a fully functional together,” Cantor said. kitchen on the second floor. A special supplement to The Frederick News-Post

Taking that into consideration, Cantor’s goal was to make the first floor feel welcoming yet functional. She created what she called the morning room, where Mary Kay and Arthur start their day with the newspaper and morning coffee. It’s also a gathering place for friends. “Throughout the transformation, the Crums were amazing in their ability to understand me, even when we saw things differently. “The way I view my clients, I’m a visitor in their home. They live there, and I need to listen. In the process, I also get very attached to them.” One of the challenges in renovating a building of this age is that it can open up Pandora’s box. It’s the gift that keeps on giving, and not always in a good way. That meant there were times when they had to change direction and rethink their original plans. It helped that Rodriguez was both creative and flexible, so he was able to think outside the box — even Pandora’s. “We originally planned to replace the flooring on the main floor and in the upstairs kitchen with an LVP (luxury vinyl plank) product,” Cantor said. “During the second phase of the project, he began removing multiple layers of old commercial carpet and vinyl floor coverings.” Rodriguez kept digging. “I kept digging down and uncovering until I ultimately found gold — original hardwood floors throughout the main level dating back to 1855,” he said. “Though the floors were in rough shape, I was able to refinish and restore them while maintaining the original character and look of the hardwood. It was an exciting discovery and one that changed our plans in the best possible way.” Color-wise, Cantor kept the home grounded in a neutral palette with pops of black, white and gold. “The combination worked beautifully with the architecture and complemented the natural lighting throughout the space,” she said.

The dining room off of the kitchen

The hallway on the main floor For Cantor, the project was a tremendous learning experience that enhanced her ability to think quickly and make decisions with even greater confidence. “I mastered the art of changing direction at a moment’s notice, because decisions often needed to be made immediately,” she said.

A special supplement to The Frederick News-Post

them that could also translate into sales appeal should they ever move. “I truly believe your home should be your sanctuary — a place that reflects your personality and a place that feels warm, comfortable, welcoming and safe,” Cantor said. “There is something so special and rewarding about taking someone’s vision and turning it into a space that feels uniquely theirs.” She certainly accomplished that for Mary Kay and Arthur, who are loving their downtown life in Frederick, where they can walk almost everywhere. “Our friends really enjoy visiting us,” Arthur said. “We Cantor loves working with recently hosted four couples for people and having the ability to the weekend and had such a great create beautiful, functional living time going to all the restaurants spaces. The Crums wanted to and sights, just steps away. This is honor the history of Court Street by a whole new chapter of our lives. returning the property to its original Every morning, I walk the entire use, and Cantor was delighted to length of Baker Park and Mary Kay deliver on all counts. swims at Hood College, and that’s She created livable value for just for starters.” 2026 | FALL HOME IMPROVEMENT 5

r e n o v a t i o n

A By METRO

fter a summer and fall spent outdoors, winter drives many people back inside. Homeowners may take inventory of their interior spaces in winter and find that there isn’t as much room as they would like. When entertaining inside, a home may feel particularly cramped. Creating an open, inviting indoor environment requires maximizing spatial design but not necessarily expanding square footage. By focusing on a few strategies, homeowners can maximize interior flow. Change up the layout of furniture Being able to move around a space more easily may come down to rethinking the furniture layout. Interior design experts often emphasize traffic flow in a space, which can determine how comfortable homeowners and their guests feel. Universal design methodologies point to establishing clear, unobstructed routes to link different zones of a room. This will minimize physical congestion in the space. When entertaining, homeowners can push larger pieces of furniture against the perimeter of a room to open up a centeral gathering area. Heavy coffee tables can be swapped out for smaller tables to allow the rearrangement of the layout depending on how many people are spending time in a given space.

6 FALL HOME IMPROVEMENT | 2026

How to create more

interior

space for the winter

Subdivide rooms Open-concept spaces might have lost some their appeal in recent years. Designers are now going back in the direction of room-based layouts over open concepts, according to Martha Stewart and New York-based designer Madeline Merin. Some homeowners now have a greater need for definition of the spaces they have to work with. Instead of one open room, dividing the space can create the illusion of having more square footage while providing distinctive spots for privacy and other room functions. An open-concept family room, for example, can be divided into a gaming room on one side and a home office space on the other.

How spaces are perceived Lighting and visual elements can make spaces feel more roomy and inviting even if they haven’t gotten larger. Painting walls in soft tones will help them reflect more light, making boundaries feel like they are receding. Incorporating more natural light by removing heavy draperies is one strategy. According to the Journal of Biophilic Design, biophilic design is the intentional integration of nature into buildings and spaces to improve human health and productivity. Homeowners can incorporate natural lighting, living plants, organic materials, and organic patterns into their interior designs to make spaces feel more inviting Homeowners can look to various design strategies to open up interior spaces in Metro their homes with a goal toward Creating an open, inviting indoor environment requires maximizing spatial making them more comfortable design but not necessarily expanding square footage. places to ride out the winter. A special supplement to The Frederick News-Post

We are still Around for You • Personal Service • Expert Advice • Quality Repairs • Sales Service • Supplies Serving the Tri- State area since 1979

FREE

Estimates on all repairs We carry a line of Uprights, Canisters, Commercial, Lightweights, Wand Vacs, Backpacks, Steam Vacs, Bags, Parts Supplies and Accessories Directions from Frederick:

70 West to Exit 28 go straight thru light on Halfway Blvd. Turn left at next light Virginia Ave., Less than 2 minutes down the road on the left next to Dominos Pizza 17549 Virginia Ave., Hagerstown

One Mile from Valley Mall next to Domino’s

301-582-0575

www.thevacuumstorehagerstown.com

Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10am-6pm • Saturday 10am-3pm • Closed Sunday and Monday

Clog-free, maintenance free gutters gutters!! PROTECTS YOUR HOME AGAINST

20% off

Total Purchase*

+ $0 Money Down

We can only offer these special savings until 9/30/2026, so call today 301-761-4656 A special supplement to The Frederick News-Post

18 months no interest** * This offer is valid for homeowners over 18 years of age. The following persons are not eligible for this offer: employees of Leafguard or affiliated companies or entities, their immediate family members, previous participants in a Company in-home consultation within the past 12 months and all current and former Company customers. Previous/ future purchases are not eligible for a discount or sale price adjustment. Sales tax does not qualify for discount. This offer cannot be combined with any other sale, promotion, discount, code, coupon and/or offer. This promotion has no cash value. Leafguard reserves the right to end any promotion at any time without notice. Offer ends 9/30/26. **9/30/26. Subject to credit approval. Interest rates range from 17.99% – 24.99%. Loan amount and rate will vary based on your income and creditworthiness. 18-month promotional period (“Promo Period”) during which interest is billed but will be waived if the amount financed is paid in full before Promo Period expires. Monthly payments are not required during the Promo Period. Any unpaid balance and amounts owed after Promo Period will be paid over 84 monthly payments. Offer expires 9/30/26.

2026 | FALL HOME IMPROVEMENT 7

r e n o v a t i o n

A rundown on

kitchen cabinet projects By METRO

pdated kitchens are in demand, and homeowners are not • Refacing and replacing hesitating to open their each merit consideration. wallets when renovating these Homeowners unfamiliar popular spaces in their homes. with cabinet projects may According to a 2025 study from not realize they have two very Houzz, the median spend on different options to consider. kitchen renovations rose to Refacing allows homeowners $60,000 between 2024 and 2025. to transform the look and feel Homeowners concerned of a kitchen wnet structure in about the high price tag of kitchen place. When refacing cabinets, renovations should know they new doors, drawer fronts and have some less expensive means to typically hardware are installed giving their kitchens a new look. to replace the existing ones.

8 FALL HOME IMPROVEMENT | 2026

Metro

This rundown of cabinet projects can help homeowners answer any questions they have about this unique and budget-friendly way to revitalize their kitchens. cabinets also threatens to bust When replacing cabinets, the existing cabinet structure is torn the budget, homeowners can consider repainting or re-staining out and completely new units existing cabinets. This is a are installed. Replacing might particularly cost-effective project be done when the structural integrity of the existing cabinets because it gives the kitchen a new look but does not require is questionable or when homeowners to purchase new homeowners are not fond of doors, drawers or hardware. the existing cabinet layout and This is a potentially good decide to change it completely. option for homeowners • Cabinet refacing or replacing projects will not cost nearly as whose existing cabinets are much as a complete kitchen over- structurally sound and painted haul. The cost of any home renbut started to fade in regard to ovation project is unique to each their color. It’s also a potentially home. No two homes are the sound temporary option for same, and variables like layout homeowners who are hoping and square footage will affect the to do a full kitchen renovation price of most projects, including at some point in the near future cabinet renovations. But home- but looking for a less costly and owners should know that the av- temporary means to give their erage cost of cabinet refacing kitchens a fresh look. projects and replacement projCabinet projects can create ects falls far short of the $60,000 a different feel in the kitchen price tag of kitchen renovations without requiring homeowners noted by Houzz. to make as sizable a financial • Cabinets also can be investment as a full kitchen repainted. If refacing or replacing overhaul demands. A special supplement to The Frederick News-Post

f a l l f i x e s

Tips to winterize your home as cold weather approaches

Chilly reception By METRO

t’s not uncommon to spend a lot of time out of the house when the weather outside is warm. The popularity of outdoor living spaces has made it easier than ever to enjoy nature without leaving home, which can generally be done from late spring to mid-fall each year in many regions. But as fall creeps toward winter and temperatures drop, it’s time to head back indoors.

As millions prepare to go back inside with winter approaching, it can be beneficial to winterize a home so interior spaces are more comfortable and exterior spaces are better able to withstand potentially harsh winter weather. • Check your carbon monoxide detectors. Fall is a great season to open the windows in many regions that feature prototypical autumn air. But the crisp air of fall will eventually give way to much colder air, at which time the windows will be closed and likely remain shut for months to come. The Minnesota Department of Health notes that carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless gas that cannot be detected by the senses. When windows remain closed for long periods of time, such as in winter, the buildup of CO, which can come from sources like water heaters, gas stoves, fireplaces, and clothes dryers, can poison residents over time. CO detectors are a safety net against such a

fate, but they must be operating at peak capacity in order to be effective. As fall winds down, check all CO detectors to make sure they’re working properly and replace any that are not. • Check for drafts. Check around windows and doors throughout the home to see if there are any gaps that are allowing air from outside to enter the home. If daytime temperatures are mild well into the fall, then it can be difficult to see if there are any drafts before the sun goes down. Conduct this check in the evenings when temperatures are a little more chilly and leaks are easier to detect. If drafts are detected, apply weather stripping around doors and windows that do not require replacement. If there’s drafts around aging windows and doors, consider replacing them. • Call a chimney sweeping service. Cozying up beside a fire can make anyone forget the cold weather outside. But fireplaces

A special supplement to The Frederick News-Post

Reversing ceiling fans in winter can help redirect warm air from the ceiling into living spaces below. Metro

should be subjected to a thorough cleaning by a skilled professional before each winter. Animals might have nested in the chimney since the fireplace was last used, and you will want any nests cleared prior to lighting your first fire of the season. In addition, the tarlike substance creosote, which forms when wood is burned in a fireplace, can build up and harden over time. That’s a dangerous prospect, as creosote is highly flammable, which can lead to chimney fires. Creosote also can block the flow of air through a chimney, and that can trap gasses, including CO, in a home. • Reverse your fans. It’s a simple step but one people may not even realize they can make. In homes with ceiling fans, residents can reverse the fans so the blades spin clockwise. This

simple step pushes trapped warm air hovering around the ceiling into the living space below. This can make home interiors warmer without requiring residents to turn up the thermostat and increase their energy bill. • Replace your HVAC air filter. Replacing the air filter on your HVAC prior to winter can make the unit operate more efficiently, which can help reduce your wintertime energy bill. Replacing the filter prior to winter also improves indoor air quality, which is a notable benefit during a time of year when the windows typically remain closed for months. Winterizing a home is not a significant undertaking, but it can be very effective at making homes healthier and more comfortable once windows are closed for the season. 2026 | FALL HOME IMPROVEMENT 9

Hire your local roofer.

Roofing it right the first time. Roof Replacement Roof Repair • Siding Gutters • Skylights Stefan Mach, Owner

(301) 788-3061 frederickroofrepair.com MHIC#85927

Licensed • Bonded • Insured

Facts are not free.

Anyone can spout off on social media. Anyone can post their personal hot take on the issue of the day, free of facts, free of anything but their own opinion and bias. Real news is different. Real news comes from experienced journalists who put aside their assumptions and talk to people on all sides of an issue. Real news is hard. When you work for an organization devoted to real journalism, you are challenged daily by your editors. Hot takes don’t cut it –you have to do the work. That means talking to experts, mastering the issues, confirming every fact. Real news rocks the boat. Sometimes, people don’t want you looking into what’s going on. They hide information. They clam up, they refuse to release documents. They even sue you. Real news organizations fight back. Real news is not free. If we are going to work together to move our community forward, we need facts – and we need professional journalists to cover the news. That’s what we do – and we need your support, now more than ever.

Join us as a subscribing member today.

FrederickNewsPost.com ı 301-662-1177 10 FALL HOME IMPROVEMENT | 2026

A special supplement to The Frederick News-Post

R E S I D E N T I A L | CO M M E R C I A L | E P OX Y

Experience, Expertise, and a Passion for Quality We take great pride in exceeding our customers’ expectations, offering specialized services in cabinetry, furniture, shutters, decking, natural wood stains, and epoxy floor coverings.

LU X U RY I N E V E RY

FINISH

Trusted Painting & Flooring Experts Since 2006

A special supplement to The Frederick News-Post

Schedule a Free Consultation Take the first step toward a more beautiful home.

301-378-9513 | deleonpainting.com

2026 | FALL HOME IMPROVEMENT 11

r e a l e s t a t e

Seal the deal

What buyers can do to improve chances their offer is accepted By METRO

he real estate market can be highly competitive. When inventory is limited and prices are high, prospective buyers must be ready to pounce and make an offer before the competition kicks up and the home is off the market. The ability to move quickly with an offer can help buyers land a home in a competitive market, but that decisiveness may not be enough to ensure an offer is accepted. Buyers accustomed to the home buying process know there’s no guarantee an offer will be accepted, but they can take steps to improve their chances of standing out in a competitive market where sellers may be fielding multiple offers at once. • Use recent sales data to inform your offer. Though there are places with non-disclosure laws that do not mandate property sales prices be made public, such data is readily available in many areas. That information can be invaluable to home buyers in competitive real estate markets because it gives them a strong idea of how much homes have been going for in towns and even specific

12 FALL HOME IMPROVEMENT | 2026

Metro

Buyers can take steps to improve their chances of standing out in a competitive market where sellers may be fielding multiple offers at once. sellers that you’re a committed neighborhoods they’re targeting A preapproval is important buyer. But Fulton Bank notes with their search. That data also because it shows sellers that a buyer has the credit and that buyers who rescind their tends to be relied upon when financial backing necessary offers may or may not have their sellers list their homes. Sellers earnest money offer refunded. may see how much a neighbor’s to follow through on an offer. • Speak to your agent or home sold for and use that to set Many sellers ask if bidders are preapproved because the realtor about including an the price of their own homes. preapproval facilitates a quicker escalation clause. It’s always With that knowledge in hand, best that buyers work with a buyers can tailor their offers to sale. • Increase your earnest real estate agent or realtor when reflect recent sales figures. money offer if you’re truly looking for a home. When you • Obtain a mortgage committed to buying a find a property that interests preapproval. Bank of America particular home. Fulton Bank notes that a mortgage preyou in a competitive market, qualification estimates what advises buyers to offer more discuss with your real estate buyers might be able to borrow earnest money, which is akin to representative if an escalation based on a credit check and a good faith deposit toward the clause might boost the chances information they provide, purchase of a home. A typical that your offer is accepted. It such as income data. Once earnest money deposit may be can be hard to compete in the that information is provided, somewhere between 1 and 3 real estate market. But there is prospective buyers may obtain percent of the purchase price, much buyers can do to increase a preapproval if a lender but an earnest money offer the chances their offers are deems them creditworthy. of 5 percent may indicate to accepted. A special supplement to The Frederick News-Post

COMMERCIAL, YOUR LIFE RESIDENTIAL, INDUSTRIAL.

Your Way

o Tr o u b d A a y G t h e D rl e s w wn ain ® Do

∙ COMPLETE PLUMBING REPAIR OR REPLACE ∙ COMPLETE DRAIN CLEAN ANY AND ALL DRAINS ∙ HI-VELOCITY WATER JETTING ∙ PIPE & SEPTIC LOCATING ∙ SEPTIC PUMPING ∙ SEPTIC REJUVENATION

START BUILDING YOUR NEW HOME SCAN FOR VIRTUAL TOURS

UNBEATABLE VIEWS NATIONALLY KNOWN ∙ LOCALLY PRICED Washington County’s south mountain range can be your everyday view. Join our 65 and up community full of rural serenity!

ALWAYS FAIR & REASONABLE

24 Hour Emergency Service 7 Days a Week

SIX COTTAGE STYLES 301-790-2313 | 301-695-1750

Single-family, Duplex, and Quadraplex Owned & Operated for Over 50 Years! Family Independent Living Options

LEARN MORE: Tim Luipersbeck, Director of Marketing & Sales 301-671-5019 tluipersbeck@fkhv.org

132 Old National Pike, Hagerstown, MD 21740 www.jdkitchen.com | 301-739-8084 A special supplement to The Frederick News-Post

2026 | FALL HOME IMPROVEMENT 13

E E FR TO

L UB

A Frederick Tradition Since 1975

MARCH 20TH @ 9AM-5PM

MARCH 21ST @ 12PM-4PM

FREDERICK FAIRGROUNDS

DIYs

BUILDER OLYMPICS & FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT

150+ Exhibitors | Demos | Giveaways | & More!

frederickexpo.org

*PHOTOS COURTESY OF EMPIRE MEDIA SOLUTIONS

14 FALL HOME IMPROVEMENT | 2026

A special supplement to The Frederick News-Post

Thomas, Bennett & Hunter, Inc. Established 1909 Ready-Mixed Concrete “The Right Mix”

www.TBHconcrete.com

Sales ofﬁce: 410-848-9030 Email: sales@tbhconcrete.com September_2026_FNP_The Frederick Post FCC_9.14x5.5.pdf

September_2026_FNP_The Frederick Post FCC_9.14x5.5.pdf

8/26/26

6:57 PM

Martinsburg Plant Hagerstown Plant Frederick Plant Westminster Plant 304-262-4664 301-739-5944 301-898-0700 443-244-8370

6:57 PM

This Labor Day, BiggerThis Savings. Better Windows. Labor Day,

Bigger Savings. Better Windows. BIGGEST

LABOR

DAY

BIGGEST

LABOR SALE EVER!

DAY

SALE EVER!

LIMITED TIME OFFER!

25%OFF OFF 25% Windows, Doors, Roofing, Windows, Doors, Roofing, Siding, Gutters & Bath!

Siding, Gutters & Bath!

GET MY FREE ESTIMATE

866.405.7480

THOMPSONCREEK.COM

866.405.7480

NO MONEY DOWN, AND NO INTEREST FOR 12 MONTHS.

Thompson Creek is neither a broker nor a lender. Financing is provided by Greensky under terms and conditions arranged directly between the customer and Greensky, all subject to credit requirements and satisfactory completion of finance documents. Thompson Creek does not assist with, counsel or negotiate financing. *Subject to credit approval. Minimum monthly payments required during the promotional period. Making minimum monthly payments during the promotional period will not pay off the entire principal balance. Interest is billed during the promotional period, but all interest is waived if the purchase amount is paid in full before the expiration of the promotional period. Thompson Creekis is neither brokerinsured, nor a federal lender.and Financing is provided by Greensky under terms arranged directly between the customer Greensky, all subject to credit requirements and satisfactory completion Financing for GreenSky® consumer loan programs provided byafederally state chartered financial institutions without regard to age,and race,conditions color, religion, national origin, gender, or familial status. Discountand applied finance Thompson Creek does discount. not assist with, or products negotiate *Subject to credit approval. Minimum required during the promotional period. Making minimum monthly payments at time of contract execution. of Four windowdocuments. minimum purchase required for advertised Offer valid counsel for qualified fromfinancing. the Thompson Creek 7800 and 7900 series only. Promotionmonthly applies to payments residential installations within our service areas. Leadduring time ofthe 2 weeks is contingent on product availability not principal include weekends or holidays, measured based pre-construction measurement appointment. All installations must be amount is paid in full before the expiration of the promotional period. promotional period will not pay offand thedoes entire balance. Interesttiming is billed during the on promotional period, but all interest is waived if the purchase scheduled within the promotional period and are subject to site inspection. All purchase prices are to be calculated prior to application of discount. Excludes previous orders and installations. All products include Financing for GreenSky® consumer loan programs is provided by federally insured, federal and state chartered financial institutions without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, or familial status. Discount applied professional installation. Offer is not valid with any other advertised or unadvertised discounts or promotions. Limit of one discount per purchase contract. Void where prohibited by law or regulation. Offer expires 10/30/26. Offer atnotice. time of contract execution. Four window for# advertised discount. Offer#valid products from Lic. the#86050, Thompson Creek 7800 and 7900 series only. Promotion applies to residential installations may be canceled without prior Offer has no cash value and is open to newminimum customers purchase only. MHIC required #125294, VA 2705-117858-A, DC Permanent 8246,for NC qualified Limited Building Contractor HICPA # 164550, within our areas.New Lead time of 2# weeks contingent on product availability and does not include weekends or holidays, timing measured based on pre-construction measurement appointment. All installations must be NJHIC # 13VH12421500. Delaware DOR Lic.service # 2023701741, Castle County LC11070 is / Class D

A special supplement to The Frederick News-Post THOMPSONCREEK.COM

scheduled within the promotional period and are subject to site inspection. All purchase prices are to be calculated prior to application of discount. Excludes previous orders and installations. All products include professional installation. Offer is not valid with any other advertised or unadvertised discounts or promotions. Limit of one discount per purchase contract. Void where prohibited by law or regulation. Offer expires 10/30/26. Offer may be canceled without prior notice. Offer has no cash value and is open to new customers only. MHIC #125294, VA # 2705-117858-A, DC Permanent # 8246, NC Limited Building Contractor Lic. #86050, HICPA # 164550, NJHIC # 13VH12421500. Delaware DOR Lic. # 2023701741, New Castle County # LC11070 / Class D

2026 | FALL HOME IMPROVEMENT 15

FREE IN-HOME ESTIMATES

CALL US FOR A FREE ESTIMATE: 301-941-3232

Book your free in-home estimate online at builddesigncenter.com 5732 Buckeystown Pike Unit 30 Frederick, Md 21704