Spaces for Life: Too much of a good thing–an overwhelmed industry causes problems
By Lance McCarthy Have you ever discovered a restaurant before anyone else? Maybe a small, intimate Italian place with great food and friendly staff that
Spaces for Life: 5 of my favorite gadgets for the home
By Lance McCarthy When I was an English teacher, we read a Ray Bradbury book called the Martian Chronicles. One of the chapters described a
Spaces for Life: Diary of a homeowner – What it feels like to live through a major remodeling project
By Lance McCarthy I haven’t talked much about it but as you may know, my family suffered through a house fire in January and have
Spaces for Life: Interview with an Architect
By Lance McCarthy One of the most misunderstood parts of a project is the role of the architect/designer. We see a wide spectrum of personalities,
The Point of No Return
Have you ever gone past the point of no return with something? In movies, this is the point in the plot where the character does
How much does an addition cost? (Part II)
Last week we talked about how much an addition or large remodeling project could cost. Trying to do that in 500 words or less is
How much does an addition cost?
It is the age old question. After talking to clients about adding more bedrooms, bathrooms and what color the cabinets should be, the conversation always
If these walls could talk…
Do you find your house mysterious and perplexing? A friend recently showed me several new cracks in his walls. He said he was worried his
Rosetta Stone for contractor speak
Ever traveled abroad and wished you could understand what the locals were saying to each other? It can be a frustrating experience. On a short
Patios 101 Pt. 2
Patios 101 It’s time for part two of our series on patios! This time around we are talking about: What to watch for when creating