• Kitchen

    Built-In vs Counter Depth Refrigerator: Pros and Cons

    For the flip house kitchen, Henry will be building custom white oak panels for the refrigerator. This means that we will have to go with a built-in fridge instead of a counter depth. There does seem to be some confusion when it comes to these types of refrigerators. The names can be a little deceiving. So let’s look into the differences and the pros and cons of each.

  • Building Tips

    Difference Between New Construction and Replacement Windows

    What is the difference between new construction and replacement windows? And which one is the right choice for your project? These are questions that we had to ask as we planned our flip house project. Part of the project included a large addition. We also needed to replace and relocate several existing windows. So we decided that the best option was to go with new construction windows for the addition and the same windows for the existing part of the house, but with no nailing fin.

  • Building Tips

    How to Increase the Roof Pitch on a House and How Much it Costs

    We knew from the start that in order to totally transform the exterior of the flip house we had to increase the roof pitch. The house had a typical split foyer look, even though it wasn’t a split foyer. This look was created by the cantilevered second story and the low roof pitch. The cantilever we could live with, but the roof pitch had to change! I’m going to give you some insight into how we increased the pitch of the roof and roughly how much it cost.

  • Lighting

    Our Favorite Living Room Floor Lamps

    I’ve been wanting a floor lamp in our living room for a while, and I finally took some time to do some shopping to find the perfect one for this space. I ended up finding one at World Market that had recently been discontinued, but I was lucky and got one of the last ones! I love how it looks in our living room and ties in with all of the other black accents.

  • Outdoor Living

    Liven Up Your Porch With These 5 Porch Decor Ideas

    Do you have a porch? Are you looking for ways to decorate it for the spring and summer seasons? If so, you’re in luck! In this post, we’ll share some great ideas for turning your porch into a cozy and inviting space. So relax on your porch swing, surrounded by beautiful plants and décor, and enjoy the sunshine and fresh air!