Kingston in the Media
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TAKOMA VOICE Creating New Living Areas "This article has great ideas and discussion about solving space problems without adding an addition to an older home. See how resolving problems in one area can positively impact an entire house."   ALEXANDRIA TIMES Historic, Older Homes Benefit from 'Going Green' "The owners of this classic 150 year old home recently invested in a major renovation, shoring up the walls and foundation and adding a new three-story rear addition. In the process, they managed to render the house a model of energy efficiency."   HOME IMPROVEMENT MAGAZINE Tree House for Grownups "This stunning sun-room earned Kingston a 2006 Contractor of the Year Grand Award for giving the sensation of being in the middle of a woodland in a most harmonious and tasteful way. With a copper roof, 8 foot casement windows, exposed beams and slate tile flooring it is an architectural and construction gem."   HOME IMPROVEMENT MAGAZINE Stunning Kitchen in Historic Townhouse Renovation "Originally built in 1840, this residence was afflicted by an eyesore addition added some 50 years ago, which Kingston tore down and replaced with an elegant three-story structure in keeping with the area's historic character."   CHESAPEAKE HOME Gourmet Kitchen Innovations "Most renovation or construction projects go through some evolution. As the plans begin to take shape, clients often want to add this or take away that from the original design..."

REMODELING TODAY 2004 Contractor of the Year Awards Kingston is featured in the Spring/Summer 2005 issue of NARI's Remodeling Today magazine, in the special segment of the Contractor of the Year Awards. Kingston's Grand COTY award-winning kitchen is pictured here along with other prize winners.

THE WASHINGTON POST Kitchens With All the Toppings "A blast of super-heated air, a quick blistering of dough, and the first pizza Amy Gerson baked in her new wood-burning oven was toast. We did not anticipate..."

HOME SEEKER Who's Up for Pizza? "You may decide quite suddenly that you want a commercial grade wood-fired pizza oven inside that new kitchen you're building.  The implications of this "change order" are not..."

BUILDER/ARCHITECT MAGAZINE Honesty, Integrity, and Concern for Quality "The year was 1997.  By most standards, it was an ordinary year, not too exceptional: the Dow Jones stock market rose 20 percent for the third year in a row.  Hong Kong returned..."

SPRING 2006 NEWSLETTER Kingston Wins Two Major Awards "The Washington D.C. metro chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) recently recognized Kingston with two of its coveted Contractor of the Year (COTY) awards....Kingston took home the Merit award for a Residential kitchen over $100,000 and the Grand award for a Residential Detached Structure."

SPRING/WINTER 2005 NEWSLETTER Open House Success "A restored front porch and beautiful new stained glass door were the entrance way to Kingston's open house on September 26, 2004.  Kingston and the owners..."

SUMMER 2004 NEWSLETTER Time for a Kitchen Facelift? "A recent successful modernization of the kitchen and family spaces of a parsonage in Northwest D.C. demonstrates the capabilities of an award-winning..."

SPRING 2004 NEWSLETTER Looking for Quality Workmanship? "The National Association of the Remodeling Industry recently awarded Kingston the Grand Award for the Best Historical Restoration Project in..."

SPRING 2003 NEWSLETTER Project Spotlight "Picture yourself in a classic 1920's home in an upscale neighborhood that appealed to your traditional side, but did nothing for your provocative side. And..."