The Porch House sits perched overlooking a stretch of the Yellowstone River valley. With an expansive view of the majestic Beartooth Mountain Range and its close proximity to renowned fishing on Montana’s Stillwater River you have the beginnings of a great Montana retreat. This structural insulated panel (SIP) home effortlessly fuses its sustainable features with carefully executed design choices into a modest 1,200 square feet. The SIPs provide a robust, insulated envelope while maintaining optimal interior comfort with minimal effort during all seasons. A twenty foot vaulted ceiling and open loft plan aided by proper window and ceiling fan placement provide efficient cross and stack ventilation. A custom square spiral stair, hiding a wine cellar access at its base, opens onto a loft overlooking the vaulted living room through a glass railing with an apparent Nordic flare. The “porch” on the Porch House wraps 75% of the house affording unobstructed views in all directions. It is clad in rusted cold-rolled steel bands of varying widths with patterned steel “scales” at each gable end. The steel roof connects to a 3,600 gallon rainwater collection system in the crawlspace for site irrigation and added fire protection given the remote nature of the site. Though it is quite literally at the end of the road, the Porch House is the beginning of many new adventures for its owners.

Chicagoland Home Products provided a custom storage solution in this children’s play area in Chicago, where there was play space but no place to put away and store the toys. With careful planning, quality design and installation, CHP left room for the kids to roam, access the play table and utilize the hutch that was already in the room. Flanking both sides of the hutch, from which unicorns can now survey a much tidier domain, drawers and storage shelves provide a home where toys can take a time-out and wait for kids to call them into action. Now, properly stored stuffed animals, games, books and more give little feet space to move about. Base molding keeps things that roll and bounce from getting trapped under the storage cabinets. Crown molding seems an appropriate touch in this small kingdom. The units are dressed in glossy white from the top shelves down to the drawers. That’s what Chicagoland Home Products can do for your child’s things in his or her playroom. CHP can, also, provide wonderful storage solutions for your toys in the garage and basement. In fact, wherever storage and productivity answers are needed in office or home, one call to CHP will give you the help you need. Contact us now for a free in-home consultation.

This Bozeman, Montana tiny house residence blends an innovative use of space with high-performance Glo aluminum doors and proper building orientation. Situated specifically, taking advantage of the sun to power the Solar panels located on the southern side of the house. Careful consideration given to the floor plan allows this home to maximize space and keep the small footprint. Full light exterior doors provide multiple access points across this house. The full lite entry doors provide plenty of natural light to this minimalist home. A full lite entry door adorned with a sidelite provide natural light for the cozy entrance. This home uses stairs to connect the living spaces and bedrooms. The living and dining areas have soaring ceiling heights thanks to the inventive use of a loft above the kitchen. The living room space is optimized with a well placed window seat and the dining area bench provides comfortable seating on one side of the table to maximize space. Modern design principles and sustainable building practices create a comfortable home with a small footprint on an urban lot. The one car garage complements this home and provides extra storage for the small footprint home.

Nestled in the heart of Dallas, our clients enjoy a 4-acre estate where they have developed the property for a "park" and "garden" like feel with lots of privacy and sound barrier from the neighbors and busy street along the front. They travel a lot for work and want to be able to come home and enjoy their own backyard oasis that is properly maintained and cared for. They also have 4 grandchildren who live on part of the property and roam around everywhere, so having lots of manicured lawn space to drive their toys around on, explore, etc. is important too. We service the property one day per week, since they retain a full-time porter. However, he is stretched thin as doesn't tend to much of the landscaping as needed as he's typically working on other side projects for the client. In order to complete our maintenance work within 5 hours on our service day, we work diligently with the client and the client’ assistant to constantly communicate issues we see and/or need to have resolved. Thankfully our client is very quick to respond and allows us an abundance of freedom to make necessary improvements when deemed necessary. Additionally, last minute work functions and/or parties are often hosted at their house. We often times have to respond quickly with an extra service visit, service date change, seasonal color change, bed mulching, etc. to help get it ready for their company. We value the trust and communication we have with this client and look forward to working with them for years to come!

Is a stone sink good? Natural stone sinks like marble and granite are known for being almost indestructible. With proper care they last a lifetime because of durability and strength of the stone. At the Architecture Stones shop in Rockville, MD we take pride in creating stone sinks that accommodate our costumers’ needs and become focal points of any kitchen or bathroom. Stone sink is one of our specialities along with fireplace mantel fabrication and installation, marble kitchen countertops, granite countertops, quartz countertops fabrication and installation, bathroom vanity top replacement, stone shelves, shower thresholds, marble table top and any other type of stone table top fabrication and installation. As a stone-supply company with many years of experience and more than 4,000 stone slabs on site to choose from, we are recognized as a one-stop-shop and one of the leading stone suppliers for homeowners located in the DC Metro Area including Rockville, MD, Bethesda, MD, Chevy Chase, MD and other surrounding areas.

We stripped off the existing roof and inspected all deck boards for water damage or rot. To prevent water damage from ice dams or a driving rain, Ice Dam and Water Shield was installed along all the rakes, eves, vent pipes, chimney, dormers and skylights. This roof is ready for the next blizzard, nor’easter or hurricane! (Speaking of hurricanes – our GAF Timberline HD Lifetime Roofing system can sustain winds up to 130 mile per hour!) Drip edge was installed along the rakes to improve water shedding efficiency – it pushes water off the roof and away from the home. It also prevents water penetration from a wind-driven rain and deters insects.Underlayment, a felt/paper product, was installed on the entire roof for additional protection between the roofing shingles and roof deck. GAF Pro-Start Eave/Rake Starter Strip was installed for maximum wind resistance. (You can learn more about Starter Course Shingles by reading this roofing blog) A GAF Cobra Ridge Vent was installed to allow proper ventilation of moisture and heat in the attic. This helps prevent mold and ice damming (since we’re talking ice dams – here are a few helpful ice dam protection tips) This GAF roof is featured in Williamsburg Slate, a beautiful color-blended, architectural shingle.

Dramatic home bar separated from dining area by chainmail curtain. Tile blacksplash and custom wine storage above custom dark wood cabinets with brass pulls.

FENCE STAINING & GATE REPAIR — HANDYMAN KATY TO RICHMOND, TX (77407) Client: Kurt Location: Richmond, TX 77407 Scope of Work: Pressure washing and staining a fence section, plus shoring up a sagging gate Fence maintenance is the kind of job that gets put off until the HOA letter shows up. Kurt stayed ahead of it. Victor and Manuel arrived on time and started by pressure washing the section to strip off dirt, mildew, and surface buildup. Once it dried out properly, they applied a coat of exterior wood fence stain in the color Kurt supplied for HOA compliance. Prep is most of the work on a staining job. Stain going over a dirty or damp board is stain that peels in a year. While they were out there, they also shored up a sagging gate so it swings and latches right again. Start to finish, two hours. Kurt, thank you for having our Katy handyman crew out and for keeping an eye on the small maintenance stuff before it turns into a big repair. And thank you for the 5-star review! Glad Victor and Manuel took care of you. Fence looking tired in Katy or Richmond? Text a handyman a photo and we’ll respond same day. #HandymanKaty #KatyHandyman #FenceStaining

Nestled in the heart of Dallas, our clients enjoy a 4-acre estate where they have developed the property for a "park" and "garden" like feel with lots of privacy and sound barrier from the neighbors and busy street along the front. They travel a lot for work and want to be able to come home and enjoy their own backyard oasis that is properly maintained and cared for. They also have 4 grandchildren who live on part of the property and roam around everywhere, so having lots of manicured lawn space to drive their toys around on, explore, etc. is important too. We service the property one day per week, since they retain a full-time porter. However, he is stretched thin as doesn't tend to much of the landscaping as needed as he's typically working on other side projects for the client. In order to complete our maintenance work within 5 hours on our service day, we work diligently with the client and the client’ assistant to constantly communicate issues we see and/or need to have resolved. Thankfully our client is very quick to respond and allows us an abundance of freedom to make necessary improvements when deemed necessary. Additionally, last minute work functions and/or parties are often hosted at their house. We often times have to respond quickly with an extra service visit, service date change, seasonal color change, bed mulching, etc. to help get it ready for their company. We value the trust and communication we have with this client and look forward to working with them for years to come!

FENCE STAINING & GATE REPAIR — HANDYMAN KATY TO RICHMOND, TX (77407) Client: Kurt Location: Richmond, TX 77407 Scope of Work: Pressure washing and staining a fence section, plus shoring up a sagging gate Fence maintenance is the kind of job that gets put off until the HOA letter shows up. Kurt stayed ahead of it. Victor and Manuel arrived on time and started by pressure washing the section to strip off dirt, mildew, and surface buildup. Once it dried out properly, they applied a coat of exterior wood fence stain in the color Kurt supplied for HOA compliance. Prep is most of the work on a staining job. Stain going over a dirty or damp board is stain that peels in a year. While they were out there, they also shored up a sagging gate so it swings and latches right again. Start to finish, two hours. Kurt, thank you for having our Katy handyman crew out and for keeping an eye on the small maintenance stuff before it turns into a big repair. And thank you for the 5-star review! Glad Victor and Manuel took care of you. Fence looking tired in Katy or Richmond? Text a handyman a photo and we’ll respond same day. #HandymanKaty #KatyHandyman #FenceStaining

Nestled in the heart of Dallas, our clients enjoy a 4-acre estate where they have developed the property for a "park" and "garden" like feel with lots of privacy and sound barrier from the neighbors and busy street along the front. They travel a lot for work and want to be able to come home and enjoy their own backyard oasis that is properly maintained and cared for. They also have 4 grandchildren who live on part of the property and roam around everywhere, so having lots of manicured lawn space to drive their toys around on, explore, etc. is important too. We service the property one day per week, since they retain a full-time porter. However, he is stretched thin as doesn't tend to much of the landscaping as needed as he's typically working on other side projects for the client. In order to complete our maintenance work within 5 hours on our service day, we work diligently with the client and the client’ assistant to constantly communicate issues we see and/or need to have resolved. Thankfully our client is very quick to respond and allows us an abundance of freedom to make necessary improvements when deemed necessary. Additionally, last minute work functions and/or parties are often hosted at their house. We often times have to respond quickly with an extra service visit, service date change, seasonal color change, bed mulching, etc. to help get it ready for their company. We value the trust and communication we have with this client and look forward to working with them for years to come!

Nestled in the heart of Dallas, our clients enjoy a 4-acre estate where they have developed the property for a "park" and "garden" like feel with lots of privacy and sound barrier from the neighbors and busy street along the front. They travel a lot for work and want to be able to come home and enjoy their own backyard oasis that is properly maintained and cared for. They also have 4 grandchildren who live on part of the property and roam around everywhere, so having lots of manicured lawn space to drive their toys around on, explore, etc. is important too. We service the property one day per week, since they retain a full-time porter. However, he is stretched thin as doesn't tend to much of the landscaping as needed as he's typically working on other side projects for the client. In order to complete our maintenance work within 5 hours on our service day, we work diligently with the client and the client’ assistant to constantly communicate issues we see and/or need to have resolved. Thankfully our client is very quick to respond and allows us an abundance of freedom to make necessary improvements when deemed necessary. Additionally, last minute work functions and/or parties are often hosted at their house. We often times have to respond quickly with an extra service visit, service date change, seasonal color change, bed mulching, etc. to help get it ready for their company. We value the trust and communication we have with this client and look forward to working with them for years to come!

Nestled in the heart of Dallas, our clients enjoy a 4-acre estate where they have developed the property for a "park" and "garden" like feel with lots of privacy and sound barrier from the neighbors and busy street along the front. They travel a lot for work and want to be able to come home and enjoy their own backyard oasis that is properly maintained and cared for. They also have 4 grandchildren who live on part of the property and roam around everywhere, so having lots of manicured lawn space to drive their toys around on, explore, etc. is important too. We service the property one day per week, since they retain a full-time porter. However, he is stretched thin as doesn't tend to much of the landscaping as needed as he's typically working on other side projects for the client. In order to complete our maintenance work within 5 hours on our service day, we work diligently with the client and the client’ assistant to constantly communicate issues we see and/or need to have resolved. Thankfully our client is very quick to respond and allows us an abundance of freedom to make necessary improvements when deemed necessary. Additionally, last minute work functions and/or parties are often hosted at their house. We often times have to respond quickly with an extra service visit, service date change, seasonal color change, bed mulching, etc. to help get it ready for their company. We value the trust and communication we have with this client and look forward to working with them for years to come!

FENCE STAINING & GATE REPAIR — HANDYMAN KATY TO RICHMOND, TX (77407) Client: Kurt Location: Richmond, TX 77407 Scope of Work: Pressure washing and staining a fence section, plus shoring up a sagging gate Fence maintenance is the kind of job that gets put off until the HOA letter shows up. Kurt stayed ahead of it. Victor and Manuel arrived on time and started by pressure washing the section to strip off dirt, mildew, and surface buildup. Once it dried out properly, they applied a coat of exterior wood fence stain in the color Kurt supplied for HOA compliance. Prep is most of the work on a staining job. Stain going over a dirty or damp board is stain that peels in a year. While they were out there, they also shored up a sagging gate so it swings and latches right again. Start to finish, two hours. Kurt, thank you for having our Katy handyman crew out and for keeping an eye on the small maintenance stuff before it turns into a big repair. And thank you for the 5-star review! Glad Victor and Manuel took care of you. Fence looking tired in Katy or Richmond? Text a handyman a photo and we’ll respond same day. #HandymanKaty #KatyHandyman #FenceStaining

Is a stone sink good? Natural stone sinks like marble and granite are known for being almost indestructible. With proper care they last a lifetime because of durability and strength of the stone. At the Architecture Stones shop in Rockville, MD we take pride in creating stone sinks that accommodate our costumers’ needs and become focal points of any kitchen or bathroom. Stone sink is one of our specialities along with fireplace mantel fabrication and installation, marble kitchen countertops, granite countertops, quartz countertops fabrication and installation, bathroom vanity top replacement, stone shelves, shower thresholds, marble table top and any other type of stone table top fabrication and installation. As a stone-supply company with many years of experience and more than 4,000 stone slabs on site to choose from, we are recognized as a one-stop-shop and one of the leading stone suppliers for homeowners located in the DC Metro Area including Rockville, MD, Bethesda, MD, Chevy Chase, MD and other surrounding areas.

This project began with precise field measurements and coordination with the existing roof edge and window layout to ensure clean alignment and proper water management. Our team prepared a custom subframe system designed to support the aluminum composite panel (ACP / ACM) gutter cover while allowing for thermal movement and long-term durability. The aluminum composite panels were fabricated with folded edges and return details to fully conceal fasteners and create sharp, continuous lines along the roof perimeter. During installation, each panel was carefully leveled and aligned to maintain consistent joints and a seamless visual flow across corners and transitions. Special attention was given to edge detailing, underside coverage, and integration with the soffit and wall finishes. The system was installed to protect the gutter assembly, improve water control, and deliver a clean architectural appearance with a low-maintenance aluminum finish. The final result is a durable ACP / ACM gutter cover system that enhances the building’s exterior geometry while providing long-term protection and a refined modern look.

Nestled in the heart of Dallas, our clients enjoy a 4-acre estate where they have developed the property for a "park" and "garden" like feel with lots of privacy and sound barrier from the neighbors and busy street along the front. They travel a lot for work and want to be able to come home and enjoy their own backyard oasis that is properly maintained and cared for. They also have 4 grandchildren who live on part of the property and roam around everywhere, so having lots of manicured lawn space to drive their toys around on, explore, etc. is important too. We service the property one day per week, since they retain a full-time porter. However, he is stretched thin as doesn't tend to much of the landscaping as needed as he's typically working on other side projects for the client. In order to complete our maintenance work within 5 hours on our service day, we work diligently with the client and the client’ assistant to constantly communicate issues we see and/or need to have resolved. Thankfully our client is very quick to respond and allows us an abundance of freedom to make necessary improvements when deemed necessary. Additionally, last minute work functions and/or parties are often hosted at their house. We often times have to respond quickly with an extra service visit, service date change, seasonal color change, bed mulching, etc. to help get it ready for their company. We value the trust and communication we have with this client and look forward to working with them for years to come!

"Mesmerizing would be an understatement for this rug. This unique hand knotted original Persian rug will keep your eyes glued to the floor. With the cream as its primary color this stunning rug is a gem in itself. Product Features:- Construction: Handmade Technique: Hand knotted Persian Wool Shape: Rectangle Pile: 0.75 inches Pattern: Oriental Material: Persian Wool Weight: 19.63 lbs Origin of Manufacturing: India Recommended Use: Indoor Eco-Friendly: Yes Shipping: Free Shipping Handmade by skilled artisans enhancing in-depth color and product durability Oriental designed and weaved by hand knotted technique with higher knots per square inches. Soft wool yarn with pile height of 0.75 inches for underfoot comfort Designer area rugs perfect for Living Room, Bedroom, Study Room, Dinning Room, Foyer. Free shipping and quick order dispatch. With quality product we deliver quality services to customers. Weave:- Hand knotted rugs are among the connoisseurs’ and collectors’ favorites, as every knot of the rug is perfected by a skilled weaver’s hands, without any machine's intervention. The quality and cost of a hand knotted rug are determined by the number of knots per square inch, as some fine weaves can take up to a year to create a single master-piece rug. Rugs weaved through hand knotted technique can be designed very beautifully and its sturdiness will be alive for countless years. The price is a bit high but the quality of construction is appreciable. Material:- In the universe of rug-fabrics, wool is considered one of the finest, owing to the touch, feel & practical benefits of this natural wonder-fiber. Wool has many qualities that place it far ahead in the rug-making business – e.g. high durability, warmth, rich look & feel etc. Wool is a pre-eminent choice for a classy rug that can last you for decades. Pile:- The rug is quite thick which make its very sturdy and can bear high traffic without any wear and tear. Its long durability and less vulnerability of inner surface to dust is guaranteed by its high density weaving. Proper Set Up & Care:- The rug is weaved by the expert artisans with high density for its unmatched durability. It can be placed on high traffic areas with proper care. It can be installed over any kind of surface and creases can be removed just by rolling up the rug in reverse order. Floor Protection:- For floor protection, this rug can be used with pads that keep the safety of the floor intact. Be it the stone flooring, wooden or tile flooring, the rug pads will be the best for protection. Cleaning Methods:- It is advised to choose the vacuum cleaning option as the material is wool and the weaving is hand knotted. For any stain, the users can opt for professional dry cleaning method."

An Arts & Crafts Bungalow is one of my favorite styles of homes. We have quite a few of them in our Stockton Mid-Town area. And when C&L called us to help them remodel their 1923 American Bungalow, I was beyond thrilled. As per usual, when we get a new inquiry, we quickly Google the project location while we are talking to you on the phone. My excitement escalated when I saw the Google Earth Image of the sweet Sage Green bungalow in Mid-Town Stockton. "Yes, we would be interested in working with you," I said trying to keep my cool. But what made it even better was meeting C&L and touring their home, because they are the nicest young couple, eager to make their home period perfect. Unfortunately, it had been slightly molested by some bad house-flippers, and we needed to bring the bathroom back to it "roots." We knew we had to banish the hideous brown tile and cheap vanity quickly. But C&L complained about the condensation problems and the constant fight with mold. This immediately told me that improper remodeling had occurred and we needed to remedy that right away. The Before: Frustrations with a Botched Remodel The bathroom needed to be brought back to period appropriate design with all the functionality of a modern bathroom. We thought of things like marble countertop, white mosaic floor tiles, white subway tile, board and batten molding, and of course a fabulous wallpaper. This small (and only) bathroom on a tight budget required a little bit of design sleuthing to figure out how we could get the proper look and feel. Our goal was to determine where to splurge and where to economize and how to complete the remodel as quickly as possible because C&L would have to move out while construction was going on. The Process: Hard Work to Remedy Design and Function During our initial design study, (which included 2 hours in the owners’ home), we noticed framed images of William Morris Arts and Crafts textile patterns and knew this would be our design inspiration. We presented C&L with three options and they quickly selected the Pimpernel Design Concept. We had originally selected the Black and Olive colors with a black vanity, mirror, and black and white floor tile. C&L liked it but weren’t quite sure about the black, We went back to the drawing board and decided the William & Co Pimpernel Wallpaper in Bayleaf and Manilla color with a softer gray painted vanity and mirror and white floor tile was more to their liking. After the Design Concept was approved, we went to work securing the building permit, procuring all the elements, and scheduling our trusted tradesmen to perform the work. We did uncover some shoddy work by the flippers such as live electrical wires hidden behind the wall, plumbing venting cut-off and buried in the walls (hence the constant dampness), the tub barely balancing on two fence boards across the floor joist, and no insulation on the exterior wall. All of the previous blunders were fixed and the bathroom put back to its previous glory. We could feel the house thanking us for making it pretty again. The After Reveal: Cohesive Design Decisions We selected a simple white subway tile for the tub/shower. This is always classic and in keeping with the style of the house. We selected a pre-fab vanity and mirror, but they look rich with the quartz countertop. There is much more storage in this small vanity than you would think. The Transformation: A Period Perfect Refresh We began the remodel just as the pandemic reared and stay-in-place orders went into effect. As C&L were already moved out and living with relatives, we got the go-ahead from city officials to get the work done (after all, how can you shelter in place without a bathroom?). All our tradesmen were scheduled to work so that only one crew was on the job site at a time. We stayed on the original schedule with only a one week delay. The end result is the sweetest little bathroom I've ever seen (and I can't wait to start work on C&L's kitchen next). Thank you for joining me in this project transformation. I hope this inspired you to think about being creative with your design projects, determining what works best in keeping with the architecture of your space, and carefully assessing how you can have the best life in your home.