When you think of architecture, the first thing that comes to mind for most people is the enormous skyscrapers they see downtown on their way to work.  The huge buildings with windows glaring in your eyes scream great architecture at…

With summer here, it's always good to make sure to keep your patio updated with seasonal touches. You don't want to be the one house on the street that's behind on the new trends. Updating your home will give you…

Excited for the long weekend ahead? Who isn’t?! If you’re planning on having a party this weekend, we know things can get a bit hectic. Does the place look good? Do you have enough red, white and blue? What should…

It’s hard to believe how far the developments in family homes have come. While many may think that having the bigger and better home designs is the best way to go, that simply can’t be said today. The shipping container…

Whenever one visits Michigan, they can expect to find many beautiful and significant trademarks that make the mitten state so great. With various cities and hot spots to explore, it’s really hard to easily get bored. One particular idea that…

To the dismay of Northern Michigan recreationalists, Lake Charlevoix’s, ”The Landing” dockside restaurant was slated for demolition and replacement by an RV park a few years ago.  The loss would have been devastating to the boating culture, as very few…

With the tiny house" and shipping container house trends on the rise, it's a strange evolution that living in a big, open barn is also a trending concept known as the "Barndominium". It's not only fun to say, but converting…

Spring is here.  It’s time to start dreaming about how to enjoy the outdoors again. Turns out, at least according to the home building industry insiders that I know, enjoying the outdoors is now top priority in custom home designs…

Gov Committee, Don't take this as confrontational or critical...these are thoughts from an owner of a 15 person private sector firm out in the trenches... I work solely in the private sector so the issue of QBS doesn't affect me…

Switching a paint color is commonly suggested as a quick way to breath new life into a space. Rather than browsing through paint chips at your local hardware store for hours, consider these alternatives: Think texture, not just color. Wall…