I was just thinking, have you ever counted how many times per day do you go up and down your stairs? I currently live in a row home and as a result I probably go up and down the stairs in my home at least 15 times everyday. Railings are something I think most of us take for granted, until they aren’t there. It is so important…

Welcome to our “how to” for building a modern fireplace mantel! While working on the design for our recent Hilldale Avenue Home Remodel we chose to play up the modern look of the original home. With that in mind, building a custom modern fireplace mantel came naturally. Building a mantel not only offered the opportunity for a unique piece to fit the look of the space, it was also less…

We are always looking for the simplest ways to solve problems. When we were dealing with a small bathroom and trying to figure out the best way to layout the space, we knew we had to put the shower along the window. Although it offers great light and ventilation, this is less than ideal from a privacy standpoint…

Looking for ways to increase the functionality of your mudroom and considering building a mudroom bench? Lucky you - this is a handy “how-to” to help you build your own mudroom bench!  We have received numerous comments from people saying they wish they could recreate the mudroom bench…