July 11, 2011 - Posted by Annabelle Sheean - 0 Comments
Demolition may very well be the most exciting and speedy phase of construction. For a complete demotion, a home can come down and be entirely removed from the site in a day or two; for a thorough remodel (where large portions of the structure are maintained) the entire demo process can be completed within a week. But while demolition is typically fast and messy, it’s not necessarily mindless and uncomplicated. There’s actually quite a bit to know about demo; beginning demolition without a clear strategy can have significant time and financial repercussions later.
We just completed the demolition on a current project of ours and it’s a good time to share some knowledge and site photos. This
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July 10, 2011 - Posted by Hayden Beggs - 0 Comments
As the housing market continues to limp along, and as people downsize home improvement plans to simple tinkering, it’s wise to think in terms of not letting things go to pot around the property.
Even when home construction began to dive five years ago, home remodeling kept going – and even briefly picked up steam as homeowners decided to sit tight and renovate rather than sell. Today, it’s more like circling the covered wagons against the arrows of outrageous misfortune. Los
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July 10, 2011 - Posted by Jessica Pownall - 0 Comments
Clear Space, Clear Mind
In today’s hectic world, the ability to retreat to a place of quietude is essential. What better place than for your home to serve as the sanctuary into which you are able to escape and re-charge. Komal Sheth, Allied Member ASID, founder of Spaces Designed in Austin, suggests starting with a simple and minimal design approach. “A clear space means a clear mind.” Your home should serve as not only a place to eat, sleep and congregate, but just as importantly, a haven that creates a mood of tranquility that is comfortable and prepares you for the chaos outside, suggests Sheth.
So how does one begin this design transition you ask? Be go
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July 10, 2011 - Posted by Annabelle Sheean - 0 Comments
They say that building a new home can be one of the most stressful challenges a couple will ever face. The tremendous amount of decisions required seems to never end and can make even the closest couples question the reasons why they got married. 
It can be argued that building a log home involves even more decisions but if you take the time to plan properly it really can be a fun and rewarding experience.
The best advice that you will hear from most log home manufacturers and builders is too perform your due diligence and research every aspect of your project. Everything begins with the land on which you plan to build. That secluded mountain property you fell in love with may appear to be heaven on earth until you discover that the access road will not permit the large trucks required to deliver your logs. Obv
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July 9, 2011 - Posted by Hayden Beggs - 0 Comments
Classic can mean a lot of things. On occasion, it means ‘boring’ but only to those who don’t know better.
Trestle desks are an antique favorite and still around today because they’re just plain great. By design, they pack plenty of open space for getting real work done along with built-in storage space for books on the trusty legs.
Another classic: the Anglepoise lamp. Created in 1932, this light is still iconic and recognizable because some things are just too good to fade away. You can position it virtually any way you want for kicking back with a good book or leaning in while you’re focused.
Finish off your office with a few last touches. The Umbra
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