• Design Tips

    Choosing the Right Curtain Length for Your Windows

    Curtains are a great way to soften the appearance of a room, add some texture, and create privacy. But when it comes to choosing the right length, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. It’s important to take into account your window size, your window placement, and how you want the curtains to hang. So let’s break down some tips and tricks for finding the perfect curtain length for your windows.

  • Design Tips

    Designing an English Cottage Style House

    We’re in the process of designing a new home, and we’re leaning heavily toward an English cottage style. Our goal is to design a house that is beautiful and timeless with lots of curb appeal! We also want to downsize. The home we currently live in is almost six thousand square feet, which is way more than we need at this stage of our lives. Since cottages are smaller in size, this is another reason we’re choosing this style of home. We’re starting the design process by visualizing the exterior front elevation. So in this article, we’re going to discuss some of the exterior design features important in creating an English cottage.

  • Kitchen

    Quartz Backsplash: Is it Right for Your Kitchen?

    Quartz has become a popular backsplash material, for both its durability and its aesthetic value. A quartz backsplash can add an element of sophistication and style to a kitchen. We’ve used a quartz backsplash in two kitchen designs, including our own. And after three years of using our kitchen on a daily basis, we couldn’t be happier with our decision. Let’s take a closer look at using quartz as a backsplash so you can decide if it is right for your kitchen!

  • Paint

    How to Get Paint Off Hardwood Floors

    If you have ever painted a room in a house, chances are you have spilled some paint on hardwood floors. In fact, if you are reading this article, I almost guarantee you’ve done this. Or maybe you are just asking for a friend. In either case, there’s no need to panic. We’ve all done it – myself included. It doesn’t matter if I’m using a paint sprayer or a roller. I always seem to spill or drip some paint. But the good news is, it can be cleaned up. And in this article, I’m going to teach you exactly how to get paint off hardwood floors!

  • Building Tips

    How Many Steps Are In a Flight of Stairs?

    If you have ever been involved in building a staircase, you have probably asked the question: How many steps are in a flight of stairs? In this article, we’re going to answer that question and tell you why it can vary based on a few different factors. Having designed and built several staircases myself, I can tell you that it is extremely important to do it right and according to your local building codes!