What is the Best Time to Clean my Chimney? Ideally, late summer or early fall is a great time to get your chimney inspection and/or chimney cleaning. Before you think about building a fire because of cooler weather, you should call a chimney sweep. How Often Should I get my Chimney Cleaned? This depends on how much you use […]
Today is the last post in our 3-part tour. A bonus/play room has been created from the 2-story great room and a laundry room has been moved upstairs. On Thursday we saw the transformation of the family room on the lower level. Today we’re going to head upstairs to see the new construction. Our great […]
Yesterday we looked at the transformation of a living room in a Providence Springs residence. Today we’re going to visit the remodeled kitchen and reconfigured laundry room turned mudroom. Let’s continue our tour… Previously, a wall separated the 2-story living room from the kitchen nook/kitchen. Without losing the wall support, we created a half wall […]
A beautiful home in Providence Springs was transformed when we took a two story great room and created two rooms: a cozy family room on the first floor and a bonus playroom on the second floor. While we were creating the new spaces, we also renovated a kitchen, mudroom, and laundry room. The dramatic changes […]
Are you drinking the pumpkin spice lattes yet and hoping that cooler weather is right around the corner? Autumn is coming and now is a great time to make a list of those things that should be done before winter arrives (yep, it’s coming too.) 1. Stock up on supplies. For our friends and family […]
This bathroom, off of a teen’s bedroom, gets a much needed makeover. The changes made are refreshing and offer better use of the space. The sleek design did not always look this way. Dated tile and a painted shower enclosure was the prior welcome into the room. The enclosure was dark and confined, but has […]
This fantastic garage was built in the Dilworth Historic District. Our homeowners had a dream to turn their carport area into a functional garage with guest quarters above. This is where we started. The carport, slab and a section of the driveway were removed to build the new garage. Several historic review boards convened and […]
A light & airy kitchen, laundry/mudroom combo is our featured project today. Several entrances to this kitchen make it a hub of activity. The neutral colors with the stainless steel appliances provide an open, inviting place to gather together. The mosaic glass tiles that were laid from the countertop to ceiling add visual interest to […]
It’s back-to-school time and no matter your student’s age, we could all use reminders and helpful tips in preparation for the next school year. We’ve rounded up a few of our favorite ideas to share. Good Housekeeping has thought of everything! Take a few minutes to look through their back-to-school section and see if anything […]
I don’t know about you, but I get the desire to organize my home right before the kids go back to school. I think about what spaces and processes might not have worked previously and how I can make life easier for the upcoming school year. Do you enjoy organizing now or are you soaking […]
