Karen was an existing client of ours who was tired of the crowded and cluttered laundry/mudroom that did not work well for her young family. The washer and dryer were right in the line of traffic when you stepped in her back entry from the garage and there was a lack of a bench for changing shoes/boots. Planning began… then along came a twist! A new puppy that will grow to become a fair sized dog would become part of the family. Could the design accommodate dog grooming and a daytime “kennel” for when the family is away? Having two young boys, Karen wanted to have custom features that would make housekeeping easier so custom drawer drying racks and ironing board were included in the design. All slab-style cabinet and drawer fronts are sturdy and easy to clean and the family’s coats and necessities are hidden from view while close at hand. The selected quartz countertops, slate flooring and honed marble wall tiles will provide a long life for this hard working space. The enameled cast iron sink which fits puppy to full-sized dog (given a boost) was outfitted with a faucet conducive to dog washing, as well as, general clean up. And the piece de resistance is the glass, Dutch pocket door which makes the family dog feel safe yet secure with a view into the rest of the house. Karen and her family enjoy the organized, tidy space and how it works for them.

The large island countertop is ideal for preparing meals or setting a buffet. Kevin chose to have an island without cooktops or sinks to prevent the island to get cluttered with dirty dishes or pots, which keeps it clean.

colorful art, glass on stairs, open stairway, recessed lighting
Example of a trendy wooden straight glass railing staircase design in Boston with wooden risers

Erin Lau
This is an example of a traditional landscaping in Seattle.

This large window means less wall cabinets so the dishware is stored in a drawer. To prevent shifting and breaking, we used these clever peg dividers.

retaining wall built to prevent further eroding of bank. Optional garden space provided

LeafGuard® Brand Gutters in Terratone were installed to prevent further rot to the home's fascia boards.
Large arts and crafts red two-story house exterior photo in Minneapolis with a shingle roof

The original siding on this house started showing wear in a few places. We patched the siding where needed and repainted the entire house with Sherwin Williams Latitude paint to prevent further deterioration.

We'll take extra precautions if you have landscaping that is close to your home, to help prevent overspray from getting on your shrubbery.

Install Docking Drawer Blade Series outlets into built-in closet drawers to create hidden charging stations while preventing cord and device clutter from taking over surfaces.

Permeable courtyard area prevents water from entering garage and eliminated cracked asphalt patch. Cobblestones border the asphalt.
Trendy home design photo in Boston

The glass doors are frosted to allow for privacy while bringing in natural daylight into the space. Ideal lighting like this improves mood, alertness, and overall health while preventing excessive glare and heat gain.

This St. Paul, MN homeowner wanted to prevent cracking to her stucco siding and opted to have LeafGuard® Brand Gutters installed.
Mid-century modern beige stucco house exterior photo in Minneapolis with a shingle roof

Scott Buley/High Tech Turf/Rain Garden Nursery/LandscapeMakeover.biz. To prevent this from seeding, they simply "dead-head" new seed once a year. Zero seedlings to date.

Standing seam is one of. our most popular roofs. Ours is built stronger than the competition to prevent unsightly oil-canning, strengthen, and enhance the overall design.

CLM Interiors installed Trusscore Wall&CeilingBoard and Trusscore SlatWall in this basement laundry room to combat high humidity and prevent the growth of mold and mildew.

Sealant applied to sashes and wood epoxy applied to decayed wood bottom corner. Sealant will prevent the absorption of water and prolong the paint life. Epoxy is structurally strong and will not crack or separate.

Three car temperature controlled garage discretely accessible via tunnel which passes below living room. Entire drive and drive court is heated, preventing snow accumulation.

Custom decorative single gate with 2 side panels that are hand forged with high quality craftsmanship having french design, art nouveau style to match the rest of the house. An anti rust prevention zinc metalized treatment was applied on the raw iron to minimize maintenance on the gate.