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Why You Should Make Home Maintenance A Priority
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Why You Should Make Home Maintenance A Priority

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Why You Should Make Home Maintenance A Priority

By Stearns Design Build|2021-12-09T12:02:23-08:00July 23rd, 2021|Projects|

Everyone wants a happy and healthy home, am I right? Home maintenance is such an essential and vital element of being a homeowner. Almost daily, we witness what happens when home maintenance isn’t a priority. I’m here to tell you that we completely understand. So often, homeowners either don’t

Guest House Remodel
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Guest House Remodel

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Guest House Remodel

By Stearns Design Build|2021-07-08T12:28:44-07:00June 30th, 2021|Projects|

We recently completed a guest house renovation that will blow you away! In order to get this guest house in livable condition, we had to do extensive work to repair the rot damage. This is an older home, likely built in the 1940s. The building had considerable rot including its structural members, exterior

Garage Conversion
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Garage Conversion

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Garage Conversion

By Stearns Design Build|2021-06-28T11:41:54-07:00April 30th, 2021|Projects|

What do you do when a pandemic hits and you need more space? You convert your garage into a livable space! This project was done for a professional couple who had two children, plus a grandchild move back home due to the Pandemic. We helped the family add over 600 SF to their

The Value of a Free Estimate
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The Value of a Free Estimate

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The Value of a Free Estimate

By Stearns Design Build|2021-03-30T09:31:04-07:00March 26th, 2021|Projects|

Main Points: Not everyone is knowledgeable enough to give an accurate estimate. Not everyone is honest enough to give an accurate estimate. Precision estimates take time to prepare. Never sign a contract based on an estimate alone.

Honoring Black History Month: J Max Bond Jr
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Honoring Black History Month: J Max Bond Jr

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Honoring Black History Month: J Max Bond Jr

By Stearns Design Build|2021-02-12T08:57:42-08:00February 12th, 2021|Projects|

In honor of Black History Month, we want to dedicate a blog to an influential African American individual in a field related to the environment and/or building science. Architect J. Max Bond Jr. was “regarded as a mentor, a voice of social responsibility in practice, and a magnetic presence.” He passed away back in

New Year = Time To Remodel
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New Year = Time To Remodel

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New Year = Time To Remodel

By StearnsDesignBuild|2023-02-04T14:22:28-08:00January 1st, 2021|The Business of Happy Homes Blog|

Here we are, finally beginning a new year. The beginning of our new decade did not go according to plan. Let’s be honest - 2020 was rough. With all the challenges that happened last year, I think we can all agree and appreciate two things: There are better times ahead in the New Year

Ways To Make Your Home A Happier Place
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Ways To Make Your Home A Happier Place

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Ways To Make Your Home A Happier Place

By StearnsDesignBuild|2023-01-30T06:54:48-08:00November 3rd, 2020|The Business of Happy Homes Blog|

Here at Stearns, our goal is to create a space that puts our clients at ease, allowing them to feel comfortable and happy in their homes. Your home should reflect your personality, while simultaneously functioning as the home base and happy place for you and your family. Enter our company slogan: “We Design and

Stearns Design Build’s Home Remodeling Process
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Stearns Design Build’s Home Remodeling Process

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Stearns Design Build’s Home Remodeling Process

By StearnsDesignBuild|2022-09-08T08:39:17-07:00October 12th, 2020|The Business of Happy Homes Blog|

Making the decision to remodel your home can be very daunting. For many, it can take months or years to take that leap of faith and let people into your home, which is your safe space. Here at Stearns, we’ve spent years fine-tuning and meticulously planning to make it as painless as possible. Let’s walk

Picking the Right Contractor: Why You Shouldn’t Choose the Cheapest Option
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Picking the Right Contractor: Why You Shouldn’t Choose the Cheapest Option

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Picking the Right Contractor: Why You Shouldn’t Choose the Cheapest Option

By StearnsDesignBuild|2022-07-22T07:08:48-07:00September 2nd, 2020|The Business of Happy Homes Blog|

Recent data shows that major home improvement and remodeling projects are happening more than ever during the global pandemic. It appears that sheltering in place inspires remodeling your space! Remodeling your home is a big project, whether it's your entry room or the guest bathroom. “In fact, nearly four in five homeowners reported that they

Stearns Storage Guide
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Stearns Storage Guide

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Stearns Storage Guide

By StearnsDesignBuild|2021-09-01T07:45:06-07:00August 17th, 2020|The Business of Happy Homes Blog|

Storage can be tricky when designing a home and if it isn't done correctly, you’ll end up with tons of wasted and unused space. It can pose an especially large challenge when you’re limited by small spaces. One of our goals as a company is to take our client’s challenges in their home to create custom rooms to fit

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