Happy Home Blog Archives

Guest House Remodel

By Stearns Design Build|2021-07-08T12:28:44-07:00June 30th, 2021|Projects|

We recently completed a guest house renovation that will blow you away! In order to get this guest house in livable condition, we had to do extensive work to repair the rot damage. This is an older home, likely built in the 1940s. The building had considerable rot including its structural members, exterior

Ways To Make Your Home A Happier Place

By info@|2023-01-30T06:54:48-08:00November 3rd, 2020|Happy Home Blog|

Here at Stearns, our goal is to create a space that puts our clients at ease, allowing them to feel comfortable and happy in their homes. Your home should reflect your personality, while simultaneously functioning as the home base and happy place for you and your family. Enter our company slogan: “We Design and

Stearns Storage Guide

By info@|2021-09-01T07:45:06-07:00August 17th, 2020|Happy Home Blog|

Storage can be tricky when designing a home and if it isn't done correctly, you’ll end up with tons of wasted and unused space. It can pose an especially large challenge when you’re limited by small spaces. One of our goals as a company is to take our client’s challenges in their home to create custom rooms to fit

The Importance of Home Maintenance During Covid-19

By info@|2021-12-09T12:04:16-08:00July 20th, 2020|Happy Home Blog|

2020 in America. As you know, we’re living in unprecedented times that are wildly and certainly unpredictable. The unforeseen COVID-19 pandemic has drastically affected the lives of everyone here in the United States and around the world, while forcibly changing the way our society functions—at least for the time being. Due to the urgency of

Working From Home: Redesign Your Space

By info@|2020-05-14T10:14:11-07:00May 14th, 2020|Happy Home Blog|

So many of us are newly working from home and will be for the foreseeable future. We have some top tips for creating a designated + desirable workspace in your home. Creating this new space in your home will not only help you stay in the right frame of mind but will also create a clearer

COVID-19 & Aging In Place

By info@|2020-05-01T09:12:04-07:00May 1st, 2020|Happy Home Blog|

We are just beginning to see the negative effect of COVID-19 in nursing homes all around the country. For now and for the foreseeable future, things don’t look too good for older folks; they are dying from COVID-19 at significantly higher rates than younger individuals. Furthermore, when living in a retirement community or nursing home,

Time To Renovate!

By info@|2020-04-15T09:39:55-07:00April 15th, 2020|Happy Home Blog|

We can all agree, life has thrown us some curveballs this year. We have been home for a few weeks due to COVID-19 and it is making us a little stir-crazy. At Stearns Design Build, we are all about happiness. Our purpose is to design and build happiness, which is our tagline. For us, this

Thyme to Grow: Planter Boxes

By info@|2020-04-03T09:15:03-07:00April 3rd, 2020|Happy Home Blog|

During these uncertain and challenging times, we’ve been thinking of creative + functional ways to serve you. We have decided to make planter boxes for all of your gardening needs + seeds. During both World Wars, the government educated people on how to garden, from tilling soil and sowing seeds to harvesting and preserving crops,

Get your DIY Project Started Now with Stearns!

By info@|2020-04-01T06:48:05-07:00April 1st, 2020|Happy Home Blog|

Are you working on a DIY home project? We want to help! During these uncertain and challenging times, we’ve been thinking of creative + functional ways to serve you. We are now offering virtual consultations for your DIY projects. Some projects may include: patching drywall, installing plank flooring, repointing mortar, air sealing, replacing siding & rotten

Outdoor Kitchens!

By info@|2020-03-11T12:19:26-07:00March 11th, 2020|Happy Home Blog|

Spring is here in College Station and Bryan. Summer is just around the corner! Everyone already wants to spend more time enjoying the outdoors! It’s a perfect time to start planning and building your outdoor kitchen. A great outdoor kitchen is at least a couple of notches above a beautiful patio furniture set and your

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