For years, the answer to “Can I build an ADU in Maryland?” depended almost entirely on which county you called home. That changed with new legislation in 2025, when the General Assembly passed House Bill 1466 and gave the state its first statewide framework for accessory dwelling units. Now that the October 1, 2026 deadline […]
The average life expectancy in the United States continues to rise and it’s no secret that as life expectancy increases, the expense and safety of aging in place can become difficult. At the same time, high living costs make it more likely for adult children to return home after college. This leads many families to […]
Transforming an unfinished basement no one wants to spend time in into an extra living space that increases the usable square footage of your home can add significant value to your property. But whether you’re dreaming of a cozy entertainment space, a state-of-the-art home gym, or a chic home bar, a successful basement remodel requires […]
Is transforming your space into the home of your dreams on your 2024 to-do list? Choosing the perfect Maryland design and build firm can make a difference. As 2024 peeks its head around the corner, there is no better time to start thinking about resolutions for the new year. Below, we discuss how choosing the […]
Giving back to the community is something some companies always say they are going to do but never quite get around to doing. Not Donald Lynch Jr. Lynch is an active participant in community affairs, sitting on boards, volunteering at fundraisers, and using his connections to help local charities. Lynch sits on the board for […]
“Let’s walk up to the house and sit on the back porch,” says Donald F. Lynch, Jr. as I approached the office building on his property to conduct the interview for this article. “I think we’ll be more comfortable there.” Immediately greeted by Don’s wife and company Vice President Mary Sue Lynch, I was welcomed […]
This piece was original published in Mid Atlantic Builder & Remodeler Magazine in November/December 2009. Click here to see it in its original format. As I look back on the recent months, I can’t help thinking of two phrases: “When the going gets tough, the tough get going” and “That which does not kill us […]
This piece was original published in Mid Atlantic Builder & Remodeler Magazine in September/October 2009. Click here to see it in its original format. It’s been quite a year for our industry, hasn’t it? I’m told that the words “in this economy” have become so ubiquitous that people are starting to preface everything they say […]
This piece was original published in Mid Atlantic Builder & Remodeler Magazine in July/August 2009. Click here to see it in its original format. It’s been a busy year so far and your HBAM Remodelers Council is pleased to report continued and productive efforts to help you achieve professional success. First, thanks to the hard […]
This piece was original published in Mid Atlantic Builder & Remodeler Magazine in May/June 2009. Click here to see it in its original format. The Remodeling Market Index (RMI), which has been calculated and published since 2001 by the National Association of Homebuilders, is a statistic which measures remodelers’ perceptions of market demand for their […]