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New Year = Time To Remodel

By |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

By |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

By |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

By |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

Exterior Siding 101: How to Choose the Best Siding For Your Home

By |2024-01-03T07:15:09-08:00July 27th, 2020|The Business of Happy Homes Blog|

Throughout the south, brick + rock are a very popular choice for home exteriors. In fact, many neighborhoods require a large percentage of this on the exterior of their homes because it is seen as a higher status and more elite than other materials. This is actually counterintuitive due to the fact that rock

Contemporary + Modern Home Renovation: Part 3

By |2021-07-08T09:16:50-07:00June 25th, 2020|The Business of Happy Homes Blog|

Lastly, as we move from the kitchen in Part 2 to the master bathroom, we stayed with the same contemporary modern vibe from the rest of the home. In the master bathroom, his and her sink vanities were nestled in opposite corners, separated by a large charcoal garden tub and small shower stall. Removing the

Contemporary + Modern Renovation: Part 1

By |2020-06-15T11:11:17-07:00June 15th, 2020|The Business of Happy Homes Blog|

We recently finished a full home renovation in College Station, Texas.  We’ve divided this renovation into a three-part blog series to guide you through each element of this redesign. Our end goal was to effortlessly tie together each space of this home and now, we’re excited to visually guide you through this incredible transformation. Let’s

COVID-19 & Aging In Place

By |2020-05-01T09:12:04-07:00May 1st, 2020|The Business of Happy Homes Blog|

We are just beginning to see the negative effect of COVID-19 in nursing homes all around the country. For now and for the foreseeable future, things don’t look too good for older folks; they are dying from COVID-19 at significantly higher rates than younger individuals. Furthermore, when living in a retirement community or nursing home,

Get your DIY Project Started Now with Stearns!

By |2020-04-01T06:48:05-07:00April 1st, 2020|The Business of Happy Homes Blog|

Are you working on a DIY home project? We want to help! During these uncertain and challenging times, we’ve been thinking of creative + functional ways to serve you.  We are now offering virtual consultations for your DIY projects. Some projects may include: patching drywall, installing plank flooring, repointing mortar, air sealing, replacing siding & rotten

Sense of Place: Lighter + Brighter Homes

By |2021-01-26T13:52:28-08:00January 21st, 2020|The Business of Happy Homes Blog|

Your home is a special place. It should be your sanctuary, where you feel content & safe. Creating that happy space requires careful planning. It takes an understanding of how a home’s design affects our emotional state and how to maximize the positive effects. Neuroscientists + psychologists have joined forces with architects + interior designers

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