Happy Home Blog Archives

Aging in Place: Bathroom Remodel

By info@|2019-09-19T09:34:15-07:00September 19th, 2019|Happy Home Blog|

There are so many great reasons to remodel your bathroom! 1) Increase the value of your home 2) Improve energy efficiency 3) Enhance aesthetics and so much more! At Stearns Design Build, we are advocates of Aging in Place. Being at home allows seniors a higher level of independence, while also reducing the stress of

Maximizing Curb Appeal

By info@|2019-09-04T09:50:11-07:00September 4th, 2019|Happy Home Blog|

A lovely home with simple lines that are hidden by a single color of paint. This home’s existing beauty has been hidden by the improper use of color. A significant change in paint was applied to accentuate the different elements of the exterior of the home. Such as the windows, trim, and doors. A new

Blue-tiful Kitchen

By info@|2019-08-20T09:29:28-07:00August 20th, 2019|Happy Home Blog|

"Stearns did an excellent job and our kitchen turned out better than I could have dreamed. We had been overwhelmed by all the potential choices before we engaged Stearns, and we found their design services to be hugely helpful. I was especially impressed by their professionalism. They told us exactly what everything would cost and

Is HomeAdvisor a Good Way to Find a Contractor?

By info@|2019-03-15T13:16:52-07:00March 15th, 2019|Happy Home Blog|

HomeAdvisor.com is a popular site that spends a lot on marketing. So, are they a good resource for finding a contractor? My answer is that depends. So, let’s break it down. Pros HomeAdvisor has some great content, though some of it needs to be taken with a grain of salt. There is no licensing of

Mastering Color in Residential Remodeling

By info@|2019-03-08T10:21:03-08:00March 8th, 2019|Happy Home Blog|

My name is Hugh. But today we will be talking about color so, today, I am Hue: a person of color. The color palette is such a powerful and unifying element in interior design that it is to a where we start. In the process of guiding clients through selections and interior design, we start

Speaking to Your Home

By info@|2019-01-14T10:53:24-08:00January 14th, 2019|Happy Home Blog|

I have always advised those who seek to build a home to camp on the land at least once, and through the course of a year if possible, before embarking on design. “let the land speak to you,” I advise. And the same is true of those who have bought a home and want to

Nature’s Free Energy Audit on a Frosty Morning

By info@|2018-12-11T08:52:19-08:00December 11th, 2018|Happy Home Blog|

You can learn a lot about building science on a frosty morning drive. The next time you are driving down a residential street on a frost morning, notice the roofs. Are they all glittery or is the frost patchy or all together absent in some places? The patterns of frost say a lot about the

6 Reason to Consider Us for Your Next Remodeling Project

By info@|2018-12-04T08:52:32-08:00December 4th, 2018|Happy Home Blog|

Because your home is your family’s sanctuary, finding the right remodeler is almost as important as finding the right family doctor. We might be the right company to provide care for your home. Here are five key reasons why our clients have chosen us. 1. Project Management Clean projects with a focus on dust

Nine Ways to Save Money on a Kitchen Remodel

By info@|2022-07-20T11:30:29-07:00May 25th, 2018|CTA Consultation, Happy Home Blog|

Unfortunately, kitchens are expensive. Everything is either high end finish, appliances, or fixtures. Regardless of the scale of your project, whether you are just looking to make some minor changes or rip everything out, there are strategies for saving money. Have a Plan Having a plan is a good idea both in terms of an

Stearns Design Build Opens Custom Cabinet Shop

By info@|2018-05-08T18:22:19-07:00May 8th, 2018|CTA Consultation, Happy Home Blog|

College Station, TX, Stearns Design Build, a local residential remodeling company, has announced that they are now offering furniture grade cabinets to the general public. For some time, Stearns Design Build has built high-quality custom cabinet for their remodeling clients. In a desire to better control quality in cabinetry Stearns Design Build started building

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