McKeesport Downtown Housing, formerly a YMCA, is an 84-unit SRO for people at risk of homelessness. The old brick and terracotta building was important historically for McKeesport. The decision to design the project to Passive House criteria actually went a long way to making the pro-forma work. This project was the first large scale retrofit to be designed to meet Passive House Standards in the US. Another major concern of the project team was to maintain the historic charm of the building. Space was at a premium and a reorganization of space allowed for making larger resident rooms. Through a community process with various stakeholders, amenities were identified and added to the project, including a community room, a bike storage area, exterior smoking balconies, single-user rest rooms, a bed bug room for non-toxic treatment of bed bugs, and communal kitchens to provide healthy options for food. The renovation includes new additional lighting, air-conditioning, make-up air and ventilation systems, an elevator, and cooking facilities. A cold-weather shelter, 60-day emergency housing, bridge housing, and section 8 apartment rentals make up the housing programs within the shelter. Thoughtful Balance designed the interiors, and selected the furniture for durability and resistance to bed bugs. The project team worked closely with Zola Windows to specify a unique uPVC window that not only offers passive house performance levels at an affordable cost, but also harmonizes with the building’s historic aesthetic. Zola’s American Heritage SDH (simulated double hung) from the popular, budget-friendly Thermo uPVC line was specified for the project. The windows implemented in this project feature a lower tilt & turn window and a fixed upper for maximum airtightness and thermal performance. The implementation of these windows helped the project team achieve a very significant energy consumption reduction of at least 75%. Photographer: Alexander Denmarsh

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Small eclectic light wood floor kitchen/dining room combo photo in Melbourne with white walls

Our client purchased what had been a custom home built in 1973 on a high bank waterfront lot. They did their due diligence with respect to the septic system, well and the existing underground fuel tank but little did they know, they had purchased a house that would fit into the Three Little Pigs Story book. The original idea was to do a thorough cosmetic remodel to bring the home up to date using all high durability/low maintenance materials and provide the homeowners with a flexible floor plan that would allow them to live in the home for as long as they chose to, not how long the home would allow them to stay safely. However, there was one structure element that had to change, the staircase. The staircase blocked the beautiful water/mountain few from the kitchen and part of the dining room. It also bisected the second-floor master suite creating a maze of small dysfunctional rooms with a very narrow (and unsafe) top stair landing. In the process of redesigning the stairs and reviewing replacement options for the 1972 custom milled one inch thick cupped and cracked cedar siding, it was discovered that the house had no seismic support and that the dining/family room/hot tub room and been a poorly constructed addition and required significant structural reinforcement. It should be noted that it is not uncommon for this home to be subjected to 60-100 mile an hour winds and that the geographic area is in a known earthquake zone. Once the structural engineering was complete, the redesign of the home became an open pallet. The homeowners top requests included: no additional square footage, accessibility, high durability/low maintenance materials, high performance mechanicals and appliances, water and energy efficient fixtures and equipment and improved lighting incorporated into: two master suites (one upstairs and one downstairs), a healthy kitchen (appliances that preserve fresh food nutrients and materials that minimize bacterial growth), accessible bathing and toileting, functionally designed closets and storage, a multi-purpose laundry room, an exercise room, a functionally designed home office, a catio (second floor balcony on the front of the home), with an exterior that was not just code compliant but beautiful and easy to maintain. All of this was achieved and more. The finished project speaks for itself.

McKeesport Downtown Housing, formerly a YMCA, is an 84-unit SRO for people at risk of homelessness. The old brick and terracotta building was important historically for McKeesport. The decision to design the project to Passive House criteria actually went a long way to making the pro-forma work. This project was the first large scale retrofit to be designed to meet Passive House Standards in the US. Another major concern of the project team was to maintain the historic charm of the building. Space was at a premium and a reorganization of space allowed for making larger resident rooms. Through a community process with various stakeholders, amenities were identified and added to the project, including a community room, a bike storage area, exterior smoking balconies, single-user rest rooms, a bed bug room for non-toxic treatment of bed bugs, and communal kitchens to provide healthy options for food. The renovation includes new additional lighting, air-conditioning, make-up air and ventilation systems, an elevator, and cooking facilities. A cold-weather shelter, 60-day emergency housing, bridge housing, and section 8 apartment rentals make up the housing programs within the shelter. Thoughtful Balance designed the interiors, and selected the furniture for durability and resistance to bed bugs. The project team worked closely with Zola Windows to specify a unique uPVC window that not only offers passive house performance levels at an affordable cost, but also harmonizes with the building’s historic aesthetic. Zola’s American Heritage SDH (simulated double hung) from the popular, budget-friendly Thermo uPVC line was specified for the project. The windows implemented in this project feature a lower tilt & turn window and a fixed upper for maximum airtightness and thermal performance. The implementation of these windows helped the project team achieve a very significant energy consumption reduction of at least 75%. Photographer: Alexander Denmarsh

Client was preparing for a change in eating habits and wanted to clear unhealthy options out and make room for new items. We emptied out the entire pantry, did a sort and purge, moved less frequently used items to the top and bottom, and arranged healthy snacks right at eye level. We kept her baking staples (flour, sugar, honey, etc.) but put them all together and on the top shelf.

eternAL in matte white. A healthy, zen kitchen designed by one of our favourite holistic designers! This one is a beauty. Soothing soft tones, created by Cynthia Campbell. We're in love with how this turned out. Handle-less custom coated Gola profile, fully integrated dishwasher and fridge and check out the hood fan cover! Custom designed and custom built from 100% powder coated aluminum. The design answers many of the questions we are asked by our client: Can you make handle-less doors/cabinets? Can we use any handles or pulls that we like? YES! Can you build custom features like a wine rack, integrated appliances or hood fan covers? YES! If we decide on Gola profile for the handle-less option can it be the exact same colour as our kitchen? YES! Is your product non-toxic and healthy for our family? YES! Warm and contemporary it fits our eternAL series perfectly: Contemporary style with warm colours make this line truly timeless. Like it's very meaning: e·ter·nal [əˈtərn(ə)l/adjective] - "Def. Lasting or existing forever; without end or beginning.", this line combines a timeless design with a set of colour schemes that will stay contemporary for years to come.

Integrated fridge and pantry cabinet can be seen at the back by the door. eternAL in matte white. A healthy, zen kitchen designed by one of our favourite holistic designers! This one is a beauty. Soothing soft tones, created by Cynthia Campbell. We're in love with how this turned out. Handle-less custom coated Gola profile, fully integrated dishwasher and fridge and check out the hood fan cover! Custom designed and custom built from 100% powder coated aluminum. The design answers many of the questions we are asked by our client: Can you make handle-less doors/cabinets? Can we use any handles or pulls that we like? YES! Can you build custom features like a wine rack, integrated appliances or hood fan covers? YES! If we decide on Gola profile for the handle-less option can it be the exact same colour as our kitchen? YES! Is your product non-toxic and healthy for our family? YES! Warm and contemporary it fits our eternAL series perfectly: Contemporary style with warm colours make this line truly timeless. Like it's very meaning: e·ter·nal [əˈtərn(ə)l/adjective] - "Def. Lasting or existing forever; without end or beginning.", this line combines a timeless design with a set of colour schemes that will stay contemporary for years to come.

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Are you looking for the perfect late spring and early summer wispy, white, fragrant flowering tree? If so, the fringe tree is what you are looking for! Not only do these trees create a beautiful addition to any yard, they can also make it look like it snowed when their petals fall. These trees don’t grow as tall as some other flowering trees, making them perfect for planting close to your patio, in small yards, under power lines, or as a shrub border. Our team at Five Star Tree Services has come up with some tips on how to care for these delightful trees and the different varieties they come in. Fringe Tree Appearance The average height of a fringe tree is about 10-20 feet tall. This makes it easy for it to fit into any garden nicely. The most prominent thing about this beautiful tree is its white fragrant flowers which bloom in May and early June. These flowers are grouped together in thin, fleecy hanging bands that are 6-8 inches long. These flowers appear all over the tree just before all the leaves start to sprout. After the flowers have fallen, you can enjoy the oval-shaped, dark green leaves for the summer and then the delightful yellow leaves during the fall. The female trees can produce a blackish-blue fruit after the flowers fall, this is a great way to attract your local birds. The bark on the tree is scaly and has red furrows with dark brown ridges. It does best in full sun with well drained but moist soil. It can also tolerate drought and is good with air pollution. With its strong branches but delicate flowers, in order to maximize your enjoyment of the flowers, make sure to plant this tree somewhere that is sheltered from the wind. The Facts Fringe trees are actually related to the olive family and are native to easters North America. They naturally grow on streambanks and hillsides in moist woods. Due to the tassel-like flowers, another name for this tree is Old Man’s Beard. As a remedy for gallbladder inflammation, previously, the bark from the fringe tree has been used in herbal medicine. It has also historically been used as a way to treat wounds. Varieties of Popular Fringe Trees There are 2 popular fringe trees: Chionanthus Retusus- this is a Chinese fringe tree. It is tall with lush branches and beautiful leaves. Other varieties under this are: -Pizazz -Carolina Moonlight -Rubrum -Emerald Snow -Burgundy -Snowdance Chionanthus Virginicus- this is the native easters North American fringe tree we have been focusing on. Care Instructions Luckily, these trees are easy to care for. To have a happy tree and many blooms, follow these tree care tips. Growth Zones- 3-9 Plant- in moist soil that has good drainage. Height- 12-20 feet when mature. The growth rate is about 6-10 inches a year. Sun Exposure- full sun Flowers- May to early June. The blossoms usually last about 2 weeks. Prune- Do not prune during dormant times. Once the tree is older, it won’t require much pruning. Simply cut out damaged, weak, or dead branches. Deer Resistance- deer rarely damage these trees. Threats With this easy to care for tree, you don’t have to worry about much. However, there are a few pests to look out for. In order to fight off pests like spider mites and scales, proper planting, watering, and fertilizing will keep it healthy and pest free. If a tree gets stressed, borers will take this opportunity to tunnel inside the tree and eat the bark. To keep these trees safe, avoid injuring them. These trees can also act as a secondary host for the emerald ash borer. Avoid planting a fringe tree in known areas where these invasive insects like to live. How Five Star Tree Services Can Help If you have been looking for the perfect flowering tree to plant in your yard, the fringe tree might be the best one for you! If you have any questions about what trees are best for your property, make sure to give us a call at (416) 990-3355! Here at Five Star Tree Services, we can offer different options and also offer you our Richmond Hill Tree Planting Services!

Smoke Grey, Silver frame. Elegant and time-less. Beautiful mix of modern with warm wood highlights and unique stone countertops. This is what our customer had to say: "Patricia and Santi care about their products, quality, and exceeding client’s expectations. Their drawings were well detailed so we could envision the end product and easily refine our requirements early in the process. Santi’s craftsmanship is superb and his attention to detail is readily apparent when seeing him work. He came up with several innovative solutions to overcome on-site challenges. Patricia was very helpful in providing design options to get the best layout. They deliver what they promise when they say they will and stayed on budget. We’re loving our new kitchen!! " Adrian, Pender Island. Elegant.Modern.Smart.Durable.

Our client purchased what had been a custom home built in 1973 on a high bank waterfront lot. They did their due diligence with respect to the septic system, well and the existing underground fuel tank but little did they know, they had purchased a house that would fit into the Three Little Pigs Story book. The original idea was to do a thorough cosmetic remodel to bring the home up to date using all high durability/low maintenance materials and provide the homeowners with a flexible floor plan that would allow them to live in the home for as long as they chose to, not how long the home would allow them to stay safely. However, there was one structure element that had to change, the staircase. The staircase blocked the beautiful water/mountain few from the kitchen and part of the dining room. It also bisected the second-floor master suite creating a maze of small dysfunctional rooms with a very narrow (and unsafe) top stair landing. In the process of redesigning the stairs and reviewing replacement options for the 1972 custom milled one inch thick cupped and cracked cedar siding, it was discovered that the house had no seismic support and that the dining/family room/hot tub room and been a poorly constructed addition and required significant structural reinforcement. It should be noted that it is not uncommon for this home to be subjected to 60-100 mile an hour winds and that the geographic area is in a known earthquake zone. Once the structural engineering was complete, the redesign of the home became an open pallet. The homeowners top requests included: no additional square footage, accessibility, high durability/low maintenance materials, high performance mechanicals and appliances, water and energy efficient fixtures and equipment and improved lighting incorporated into: two master suites (one upstairs and one downstairs), a healthy kitchen (appliances that preserve fresh food nutrients and materials that minimize bacterial growth), accessible bathing and toileting, functionally designed closets and storage, a multi-purpose laundry room, an exercise room, a functionally designed home office, a catio (second floor balcony on the front of the home), with an exterior that was not just code compliant but beautiful and easy to maintain. All of this was achieved and more. The finished project speaks for itself.

Speedy, versatile and a good option for healthy meal preparation, Steam Ovens are the go-to appliance for the kitchen.
Transitional kitchen photo in Austin

Modern Farmhouse Exterior Photo by: Leslie Goodwin Photography
Example of a farmhouse entryway design in Toronto with a gray front door

Client: Private Architect: Cousins & Cousins Architects Contractor: Romark Projects Ltd Photography: Jack Hobhouse
Inspiration for a small contemporary built-in desk light wood floor and beige floor home office library remodel in London with white walls

For this driveway entrance project, our team revitalized the front bed by rebuilding a low stacked-stone retaining wall and completely redesigning the surrounding landscape. We carefully prepped and graded the planting bed with fresh, nutrient-rich soil and a protective layer of pine straw mulch to promote healthy root growth. To complement the existing stone pillar and wooded backdrop, we selected and installed a curated mix of ornamental shrubs, perennials, and evergreens, creating a clean, welcoming accent for the home’s main approach. To safeguard the investment against local wildlife, we customized the build by incorporating discreet deer netting suspended on durable green posts directly around the bed—a specific solution requested by the homeowner. This functional barrier protects young plants while they establish without detracting from the overall curb appeal. At Pine Valley Turf Management, we tailor every landscape design to our clients' unique challenges, offering creative, practical wildlife deterrent options alongside high-quality hardscape and plant installation.

Solid Glass Backsplash Design: Cold Brew Artist: Rocco Pisto - Seamless appearance - Tempered glass with high heat durability - Affordable option to tile & stone - Easy to clean - Stain resistant - Adds value to your home - Sophisticated appearance - Antimicrobial/Antibacterial - Made in the USA

Not all waterfall projects need to be on a grand scale. Even modest projects such as this is an opportunity for natural color, textures, and pleasant sounds. Waterfalls splashing in a pond aerates it, keeping it healthy and mosquito-free. Add some boulders and bright lush plantings and you have a little bit of paradise. www.deckandpatio.com

Shaw's Color of the Year choice for 2017 is an earthy, healthy and rich shade they are calling Lush. Don't be afraid to use Lush in your home - it's a striking shade that we guarantee you'll be seeing more of in 2017!

Wallpaper Installation – Dining Room in Milpitas Elevate your dining experience with professional wallpaper installation in Milpitas. As your local wallpaper specialist, I create sophisticated entertainment spaces that blend Silicon Valley modernity with timeless elegance. ✔ Dining Room-Specific Expertise Formal pattern matching for seamless elegance Light-reflective finishes to enhance evening ambiance Durable scrubbable vinyl for easy cleaning ✔ Milpitas-Tested Solutions High-tech adhesives that withstand temperature fluctuations Fade-resistant materials for sunlit rooms Low-VOC options for healthy gatherings ✔ Signature Services Accent walls to highlight china displays Ceiling treatments with metallic accents Wallpaper repair for high-traffic areas Why Milpitas Homeowners Choose Us: ✔ Entertainment-Ready – Completed before your next dinner party ✔ Precision Tech-Inspired Designs – Flawless geometric alignment ✔ Free Design Consultation – Silicon Valley aesthetic expertise ✔ 1-Day Transformation – Minimal disruption Popular Milpitas Dining Styles: • Tech Modern – Circuit board-inspired metallics • Wine Country – Vineyard-themed textures • Asian Fusion – Silk-inspired designs • Mid-Century Retro – Atomic-era patterns Serving All of Milpitas – From historic districts to new developments.