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.
There are many advantages to standing seam metal roofs, especially for hot climates.
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,
Do you have a parent or grandparent that grew up during the Depression? I love the resourcefulness and frugality of so many who grew up in those tough times. While later generations, including my own, loudly encourage us to reduce, reuse and recycle, the Greatest Generation quietly set the example of self reliance and intentionality.Our
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.
This blog builds upon the kitchen de-cluttering ideas we've already discussed, and will hopefully get you geared up for finding those underutilized areas of your kitchen that can be harnessed for maximum functionality. Even if you have a large kitchen, these ideas can help keep it open, organized, and original.
An outdoor kitchen is a great addition to your home. In the summer months, cooking outdoors allows you to decrease extra cooling loads on your air conditioning that comes from heat created in your kitchen (from turning on the oven, etc). Outdoor kitchens also provide a great transitions space that connects you and your home to your surrounding environment. Outdoor kitchens can be as useful and unique as their indoor counterparts—it’s all up to what you choose to include in the design!
Our green building tip-from-the-past for today is that a local material available to you is your existing home. In the past, families built on to their homes, or adapted certain room functions to make the building usable and comfortable as they grew. You can similarly be sustainable through managing and improving your “home resource” to ensure it continues to be your present sanctuary while having the ability to be available for future generations.
Air Sealing Attic: Spot Sealing vs Unvented Attics in Bryan–College Station In Bryan–College Station, many homes struggle with uneven temperatures, elevated energy bills, and moisture-related concerns that trace back to one overlooked issue: air leakage at the attic level. While insulation often gets the attention, insulation alone does not control airflow. Without proper air sealing
Stearns Design Build. Remodeling in Bryan and College Station. 18 years ago in December of 1993, I had just finished a degree in psychology, Linda was teaching and our Daughter, Kira, was a baby. I started taking on small remodeling projects intended to last until May when we would move to Austin for graduate school.
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