By Ann Robinson and Annie Vernon Look around your house. Check out the front porch, the hallways, the bathrooms, the doorways. If someone who uses a wheelchair or a walker or even a cane came to your home, how easy
Phasing a project can make cents
By Ann Robinson and Annie Vernon By remodeling one bath at a time, the family in this home was able to balance their desire for two beautiful new bathrooms with their need for at least one functioning bath throughout the
Old frat house getting makeover
By Ann Robinson and Annie Vernon We have enjoyed writing this column for several months now and hope some of our ramblings have been useful and educational. For those of you still wondering if you have the time, interest, or
Be active part of neighborhood
By Ann Robinson and Annie Vernon Think about the neighborhood you live in. We’ll bet that as soon as you did, a wide variety of characteristics instantly sprang to mind. A neighborhood is a neighborhood because of its distinctive characteristics.
Programming key to good design
By Ann Robinson and Annie Vernon Last week we gave you a homework assignment. Have you spent the week browsing magazines, checking out books and setting your TiVo to record home design shows? Hopefully you are filling your mind with
Do homework before renovating
By Ann Robinson and Annie Vernon Would you ever walk up to a Nordstrom sales associate, and say, “I want a new wardrobe. Please create one for me, and I’ll pick it up next week”? Or would you sit down
How to fund your home remodeling jobs
By Ann Robinson and Annie Vernon Happy New Year! The holiday rush is over, and the time for resolutions is here. So what are some of yours? Get your body back in shape? Get your budget back in shape? What