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A Spotlight on Lighting

Let there be light - Will it be bright or will it be colorful? There are so many options now for lighting in our homes. Not only do we have to choose the style and type of light fixture, but we also need to choose the mood. That way we can be seen in our best light....

Buying a new home vs renovating an old one

Buying a new home vs renovating an old one

Buying a New Home vs Renovation an Old HomeBuying or building a new home vs. Renovating your current one? (Pros and cons) Sometimes it is about what stage of life you are in and what your future home goals are. I know we have all watched HGTV shows like Love It or...

Fireplaces – Functional or Just Pretty

Fireplaces - Functional or Just PrettyIntroduction Fireplaces provide more than just heat in a home. They are key to creating a warm, inviting atmosphere in your house throughout the chilly winter months (and other times too). They also become a centerpiece for any...

Stacy and Clarence: A Real-World Home Remodel Story

Stacy and Clarence: A Real-World Home Remodel Story *If you’ve already read the preview on Instagram, skip down to the “Time for Tough Choices” section to find out what happens next!* Have you ever wondered what an “Extreme Home Makeover” would look like… in REALITY?...

The Ugly Dog Crate Dilemma

The Ugly Dog Crate Dilemma

My furbabies have been a little (a lot) needy as of late.  They have become my minions, they just sit and stare at me or follow me wherever I go. Here we go again...“No, Jozi, you can not have another snack. No, Buddy, you just went outside 5 minutes ago.”  I really...

FAQs: General Contractors

FAQs: General Contractors

There are many considerations when trying to decide to hire a general contractor to oversee an entire project, but first we need to define what a general contractor is and what they do. A general contractor manages a whole project from start to finish. They oversee...

Where Does the Design of Your Dream Home Come From?

Where Does the Design of Your Dream Home Come From?

I would love to tell you that somewhere, there is a fairy godmother who waves her magic wand and “poof,” out of the air, your perfect home plan appears, but that is just not the case.  In the real world, finding the perfect floor plan can take a lot of time and...