Twenty-two years ago, John Risch visited Southwest Virginia and found the home he didn’t know he was looking for. With the beautiful landscapes, abundant access to fishing and hiking and serene community, it was the perfect spot for this self-taught carpenter. These days, John is

Many aging-in-place modifications are straightforward enough, like bathroom grab bars and remote-controlled doors. Stairways, though, can be daunting for those with mobility issues from failing knees to wheelchair use. Fortunately, stair lifts are an increasingly affordable solution for navigating between floors. Forget the slow, noisy

The New River Valley Home Builders Association Home Expo is almost upon us! On March 11, 12 and 13, more than a hundred home services businesses will fill the Christiansburg Recreation Center for a weekend of How-To Clinics, informational booths, door prizes and more. We’ll

Nope! It’s just the proper way to demolish homes build before 1978! Effective in April of 2010 the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) began requiring any renovation, repair and painting work that disturbs lead painted surfaces to be preformed following specific work practices. In these photos

Blue Ridge Home Improvement is proud to announce our nomination for the 2010 NRVHBA Builder of the Year Design Excellence Award. Congrats to our BRHI team! We’re also pleased to announced that Tim Lawrence, President of BRHI, has been nominated for the Committee Person of