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Get the Look: Kitchen Floors that Look Like Wood
If you spend any amount of time scouring Pinterest for trendy kitchen floor designs, the one thing that keeps popping up is wood. Or, shall we say, the wood look. Thanks to modern technology, almost any type of kitchen flooring can now impersonate wood, but with the added bonus of being low maintenance, cost effective […]

Cozy Up with These Fireplace Makeovers
It’s almost snuggle season here in Texas and for those of us that daydream of baking homemade cookies and curling up by a crackling fire with a special someone, there’s one thing that must be done first. It’s time to update that fireplace! Dirty, unkept, dreary and out-of-date fireplaces are not just an eyesore for […]

Backyard Improvements Easy Enough for the Weekend
Fall may be in full swing here in Texas, but the weather is still pretty perfect for long, lazy weekends spent with friends gathered around the fire pit. Now that the sun isn’t forcing us to all stay indoors and blast the AC, fall truly is the ideal time to tackle simple weekend warrior projects […]

Living Room Remodeling on a Budget
When thinking in terms of remodeling and decorating your home, the living room is arguably one of the most important. Aside from the kitchen, the living room is where you and your family spend most of your time, binging on Netflix shows, entertaining friends and family and playing games. The good news is that refreshing […]

The Rise of the Great Modern Cabin
As Texans, we are not strangers to the concept of a classic, rustic-yet-magical, cabin in the woods getaway. What else compares to unplugging in Mother Nature, surrounded by calm springs and towering trees? For some of us, an outdoorsy hideaway is the ultimate in relaxation. If you are lucky enough to own a retreat home […]

Warming Up Your Kitchen, Brick by Brick
Once upon a time, rough, bare, exposed brick walls, concrete and Edison bulbs were all considered signs of an old, unappealing abandoned industrial building. Fast-forward to 2020 where Edison bulbs are completely streamlined (as evidenced in any new trendy restaurant or posh brewery in College Station) and exposed brick walls are considered both incredibly modern […]

With the temps slowly starting to drop here in eastern Texas, this may just be the perfect time to finally tackle that weekend outdoor project you’ve been putting off all summer. One of the perks of living in such a warm climate is the ability to take advantage of a great outdoor space, practically year-round. […]

Creating a Spa-Like Bathroom at Home
If there’s one thing we have learned in our MANY years helping College Station residents with home renovations, it’s that Texans work hard and relax even harder! The desire to have a fantastic bathroom that feels as relaxing and luxurious as a high-end spa is one of the most requested wish list items from customers. […]

Let it Be: The Au Naturale Wood Renaissance
For years we have been trying to cover it up, paint it, distress it, and turn it into something other than what it is, which is just classic, beautiful wood. One trend we are seeing pop up in College Station is the resurgence of wood finishes for cabinets, flooring, backsplashes, vent hoods and countertops. Blame […]

Save that Money! Give Your Windows and Your Wallet the Royal Treatment
If you’ve been in College Station for any amount of time, especially during these sweltering summer and early fall months, you are also accustomed to the larger-than-usual electric bill that hot weather brings. As you’re planning your next home renovation project, consider a simple solution for lowering your energy bill while updating the overall look […]