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Enhancing Energy Efficiency: The Foundation of Every Project at Stearns Design Build

By |2024-02-08T06:26:04-08:00August 6th, 2023|CTA Consultation, The Business of Happy Homes Blog|

At Stearns Design Build, we don’t just construct houses; we build and remodel homes that embody comfort, sustainability, and innovation. Our journey towards crafting exceptional living spaces begins with a crucial step that forms the bedrock of every project – a free energy assessment. This isn’t just a technical procedure; it’s a testament

Green Building: Exploring the Timeline

By |2019-11-21T09:27:57-08:00November 21st, 2019|The Business of Happy Homes Blog|

As we all know, green building has really taken shape and increased in popularity in the last few decades. Many choose to build green as a quality of life choice: to ultimately preserve our earth’s natural resources while reducing negative impacts on our environment.  But WHEN did green building begin? While there are numerous definitions

The Transitions Approach to Design: Health, Happiness, Nature + Space

By |2022-09-08T12:50:48-07:00November 1st, 2019|The Business of Happy Homes Blog|

When we envisioned what kind of company Stearns Design would be, we focused on the matter at hand: Designing and Building Happiness. While this is our company tagline, it means more than just a marketing slogan. Designing and building Happiness is based on substantial and empirical evidence. Studies show that individuals who follow the

Aging in Place

By |2022-01-20T13:24:59-08:00October 23rd, 2019|The Business of Happy Homes Blog|

Seniors are staying in their homes longer, otherwise known as aging in place. This is significantly affecting their quality of life, all while dealing with financial issues.  Being at home allows seniors a higher level of independence, while also reducing the stress of individuals having to relocate. As you can imagine, a sense of connection

Food For Thought

By |2019-10-17T12:23:43-07:00October 17th, 2019|The Business of Happy Homes Blog|

Do you want value?  Of course, you do. Doesn’t everyone?  But what does that mean?  Value is not a fixed point. It is an equation.  An often-used example in discussions of value is the fine Italian shoes that cost twice as much as a regular pair of shoes but last four times longer.  The Italian

Beautiful Bathroom Remodel in Bryan, Texas

By |2023-10-16T16:18:16-07:00October 11th, 2019|The Business of Happy Homes Blog|

Before the remodel, this bathroom was not functional at all! It was a large space that felt very crowded, so our intention was to increase the size and maximize the space.  Everything in this bathroom was cramped together and let's not forget the awful phonebooth shower. (fingers crossed phonebooth showers stay in the past!)  Collectively, we set

Stunning Kitchen Renovation in Bryan, Texas.

By |2019-10-07T12:55:00-07:00October 7th, 2019|The Business of Happy Homes Blog|

What do you do when you move into a home that has a cozy kitchen that absolutely has nothing to do with your style and was designed for the previous owner? Well, you tear it out and make it your own. This kitchen went from a farm-style to an Italian-style kitchen. Plenty of storage and

The Importance of Home Maintenance

By |2019-09-17T13:24:29-07:00September 17th, 2019|Happy Stuff|

We are excited to announce a new division of Stearns Design Build, Stearns Home-Care. As remodelers, on a daily basis, we see the impact of a lack of maintenance. Often homeowners just don’t know how to do the maintenance. Other times they are busy professionals that don’t have time. The most troubling is when we

Blue-tiful Kitchen

By |2019-08-20T09:29:28-07:00August 20th, 2019|The Business of Happy Homes Blog|

"Stearns did an excellent job and our kitchen turned out better than I could have dreamed. We had been overwhelmed by all the potential choices before we engaged Stearns, and we found their design services to be hugely helpful. I was especially impressed by their professionalism. They told us exactly what everything would cost and

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