Articles in the ‘Home Remodeling’ Category
The Reality of Home Renovations During a Pandemic
You’ve spend the better part of a year confined to your home due to the pandemic, and have probably dreamed up every possible scenario for home improvements. You’ve spent day after day creating a mental laundry list of projects to tackle, painting that needs to be done, carpet that should be ripped up and even […]
Home Improvements to Battle the Winter Blues
Every year without fail, somewhere between mid-January and the first signs of spring, millions of Americans experience a form of mild seasonal depression (known as SAD) from the lack of sunlight and being cooped up in doors. Although Texas is blessed with relatively mild winters, battling the winter blues is still an issue for many. […]
Home Renovation Tips to Keep Your Project on Track
You’ve been dreaming of new countertops for the past two years. You’re considering knocking down a wall and opening up your kitchen and living room areas for a more on-trend, open concept space. You have even considered swapping out your dated bathtub for a spacious, spa-like shower with a dual rainfall shower system. These are […]
Storage Solutions for the Basement and Beyond
One of the things we love the most about a new year is the chance to hit the reset button, to start fresh and to—once again—attempt to kick old habits to the curb and make positive changes within the home. In the spirit of all things fresh and new, why not take this as a […]
Projects You Wish You Had Thought of Sooner
With some of us still working remotely, some still under a legitimate quarantine and some of us making the conscious choice to be cautious and stay home, it’s fair to say that as a society we have spent more time at home in 2020 than any previous year. During COVID-19 quarantine this spring, when most […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
