Construction for Dummies: Passive House Wall Construction
Construction on this Meadowlark house includes a different type of exterior wall, roof and...
A Memory of Light: Sunlight and Architectural Design
We’ve been designing homes around the position of the sun since we started taking shelter millennia...
Your Kitchen, Your Way: Cabinet Accessories
One of the easiest ways to organize your kitchen is to add a few specialty cabinets and/or inserts....
Bringing it Home and Keeping it All in the Family
We have stepped outside of our usual geographic area and headed north to Midland to help build a...
Toy Overload
I’m overrun by toys. I love the chaos of family life and the squeals from the family room when the...
Changing History: Remodeling Homes in Historic Districts
Historic Home Remodeling Tips When we moved to Ann Arbor in 2009, my wife and I were drawn to the...
The Problems with Paint
Paint color is one of the most flexible elements in a space. It’s easy to change and inexpensive to...
What We Find Behind Drywall: The Challenges of Remodeling Older Homes
Discovering Hidden “Treasure” Remodeling an existing home presents many challenges that are not...
A Letter from the Designer: Houzz is Not Your House
My Dearest Client, While we have been careful not to lead you astray, we designers have failed to...