Designing for entertaining and everyday life
Many Austin homes are designed for entertaining, but fewer are designed for everyday life. Let’s discuss some of the design principles that can create a functional layout for weekday dinners and homework as well as a big party.
Choosing a cooktop or range that’s right for you
How you cook on your cooktop and how you use your oven will determine which range is right for you. There are multiple configurations, in every price point and appliance line, to accommodate every cook. What is right for you comes down to how you use your kitchen. Let’s talk about what you should consider.
Vent hoods: more than an afterthought
Kitchens get hot. Grease happens. Proper ventilation doesn’t just protect your health, it protects your cabinets, your paint, your lights and your sanity. They are required for both gas and electric/induction cooktops and ranges. Here’s a rundown of what you should consider in deciding what vent hood to go with.
Add space and style to your Austin home with a tailored addition
When you’re loving your Austin neighborhood but your home is feeling tight, building a thoughtful addition can be the perfect solution. Whether you’re creating a new bedroom suite, a home office, or expanding your living and storage footprint — a custom addition gives you freedom to stay where you love while adding comfort, functionality and value.
Aging in place with Austin’s HOME initiative
Recent changes to the local development code, known as the HOME initiatives, have opened up many beneficial options to facilitate aging in place needs.
All about back up power generators
Since the great freeze of 2021, there has been exponential growth in back up power generators in Austin. When the power goes out, our generators kick in automatically, tapping the existing natural gas supply to keep your home up and running.
Austin Energy Green Building: what it means to be an AEGB builder
As an Austin Energy Green Building participant, we don’t just say we build green, we certify it. Learn more about this innovative program and what it means for you.
All about wallpaper
Wallpaper is beautiful, expensive and difficult to coordinate. Here are a few tips we’ve learned over the years.
Make your guest bath a statement
Your guest bath is the perfect opportunity to get creative and show off a little bit. Don’t let it be an afterthought. Make it a statement!