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The Road To Stearns Custom Homes

By |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

Greene and Greene

By |2015-10-20T22:00:50-07:00October 20th, 2015|CTA Consultation, Projects|

 If you were to ask me who my favorite Architect is, I would not hesitate to say that it is Greene and Greene.  While in fact this was two architects, they were brothers who worked together around the turn of the last century.  Their work largely defined the Arts and Crafts movement in America.  Their

Pruning Bushes and Trees

By |2015-03-03T20:31:44-08:00March 3rd, 2015|CTA Consultation|

As a general practice, we do not include yard work in our maintenance list but this is one that impacts the health and durability of your house. Tree branches rubbing or falling on the house can do a tree-mendous amount of damage. Vines growing on the house can also do damage. It is a good idea to do this chore early in February before spring starts to set in but once the worst of winter has passed.

Biophilia

By |2014-11-04T17:25:59-08:00November 4th, 2014|CTA Consultation|

To the extent that we seek “green” or sustainable solutions, it is not enough to consider the resources that we use in building, we must consider our relationship to all resources. We must design homes that put us into relationship with life’s resources so that we can become aware of our part of a process of dynamic balance.

Do you use Houzz.com?

By |2014-08-18T16:36:08-07:00August 18th, 2014|Community, CTA Consultation|

Have you been to Houzz? Houzz is a social media website dealing with home design ideas, from furniture and fabrics to custom and homes and remodeling projects. Houzz is a place for homeowners to browse a database of more than two-million photos of residential interiors and exteriors. Home owners can browse photos by room, style,

How to Choose a Contractor

By |2012-01-12T19:28:20-08:00January 12th, 2012|CTA Consultation|

We at Stearns Design Build will be more than happy to answer any questions. Eight key points that will help you select the right contractor for you and your remodeling project.Professional Standing: A good place to start when considering a contractor is their professional standing.  Find out what professional organizations they belong to.

You Can Avoid a Home Buying Disaster

By |2011-01-25T20:37:37-08:00January 25th, 2011|CTA Consultation|

Remodeling your home, in College Station, is a great way to avoid having to buy a new home in the first place. American homes are poorly built and not made to last. I hate to say that. I don’t mean to be unpatriotic or negative. But it is time that we told the

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