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Resolutions For Your Home

By Stearns Design Build|2022-08-24T07:54:19-07:00December 22nd, 2021|Projects|

Here we are, beginning a new year! These last couple of years have been a whirlwind! Many of us are spending much more time at home than in years past. NOW is the time to reimagine your space and make it your own. So many of us make resolutions to change or adjust our

The Road To Stearns Custom Homes

By Stearns Design Build|2022-11-09T08:26:16-08:00December 13th, 2021|Projects|

In 1993, I graduated from Texas A&M with a degree in Psychology. Waiting to start graduate school the following year, I started taking on remodeling jobs. Having worked my way through college as a carpenter, this was familiar territory for me. Soon I had a couple of guys working for me and a fair

Kitchen Refresh in College Station

By Stearns Design Build|2023-03-02T07:34:19-08:00October 11th, 2021|Projects|

How often have you looked at a specific room in your house, wishing you could refresh the space? While many of our projects are completely remodeled, so often, we have clients that want a refresh on a specific space in their home. This client’s home was built in 2003, so a significant amount of

Now & Then: Bryan & College Station

By Stearns Design Build|2021-09-24T11:42:54-07:00September 24th, 2021|Projects|

I was a young child when my family moved to the Brazos Valley in 1967 and I am infused with these clay soils. Back then, Bryan had about 30,000 residents, and College Station about half that number. Presently, College Station and Bryan are the 13th-largest metropolitan area in Texas with 273,101 people combined.

Home Office Addition

By Stearns Design Build|2021-09-03T07:36:04-07:00September 3rd, 2021|Projects|

Home Office Addition: A Day in the Life Of Working From Home Can You Relate? The commotion happening in her home is just not conducive for work. Zoom meetings were constantly being disrupted and it was difficult to stay focused with her to-do List looming and growing longer by the minute.

Why You Should Make Home Maintenance A Priority

By Stearns Design Build|2021-12-09T12:02:23-08:00July 23rd, 2021|Projects|

Everyone wants a happy and healthy home, am I right? Home maintenance is such an essential and vital element of being a homeowner. Almost daily, we witness what happens when home maintenance isn’t a priority. I’m here to tell you that we completely understand. So often, homeowners either don’t

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

Picking the Right Contractor: Why You Shouldn’t Choose the Cheapest Option

By info@|2025-06-24T09:46:56-07:00September 2nd, 2020|Happy Home Blog|

In the realm of home remodeling, the decision to embark on a project is often met with excitement and the anticipation of transforming your living space. However, the crucial step of choosing the right contractor can make or break the entire experience. Much like hiring a licensed inspector to assess

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

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