This post was originally published on Afro
By Megan Sayles
Michael Washington started doing construction work when he was just 16 years old. His father was a musician, and although Washington also had a talent for music, he wanted to forge his own path.
He was first introduced to the trade by a parishioner at his church who worked as a journeyman carpenter. Washington would spend his summers helping him to build and renovate houses, and he enjoyed it so much that he chose to study construction management at Bradley University and later received his master’s degree in construction from Northwestern University.
Today, Washington is the president and CEO of the Washington Building Group (WBG), a general contractor firm based in Baltimore that specializes in commercial and residential interior renovations, like tenant fit-outs, kitchens and bathrooms.
In the past couple of years, Washington said business has been great for most general contractors, including WBG. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, homeowners are taking the time to make updates to their houses, and they are in need of spaces for remote work and virtual learning.
Informed by nearly 20 years of construction experience, here are Washington’s picks for the top renovations to increase your home’s value.