Undertaking a kitchen remodel is no small task and can quickly become overwhelming when faced with all the details. But it doesn't have to be that way. Below might be four of the most...
Basements are notorious for being moisture magnets, and wood and moisture do not get along. Physics is working against us when it comes to our below-ground living spaces. However, this does not automatically mean...
All the details of a home remodel come together to create a beautiful space, and lighting can make or break it. Incorrectly lighting a room can make it feel dull or dark. To avoid...
In the vast world of cabinetry, there are two main categories of cabinet finishes; stained and painted. Both can be modified by adding a glaze to the mixture. You can even go as far...
It can seem like there is an endless amount of decisions when it comes to remodeling your bathroom, but we want to make this as easy and fun for you as possible. Here is...
As an architect for over 37 years and a contractor for over 33 years, I have continually been asked this question. My quick answer is that it is always desirable from the contractor end...
I have often told my clients that you would not go to a foot doctor if you needed brain surgery.
Both are “Doctors” but obviously do totally different things and require very different skills to...
This is a follow up on my blog on how to deal with your Insurance Company on a fire loss. (See May 25th 2011 Stan Better’s Blog).
I received a huge response on my previous...
Stan Better Architects is a part of the Stan Better Family of Companies which also includes Stan Better Construction. As a Design Build firm our approach to the design build process is unique. Many...
I am sure everyone has been experiencing our historic amounts of rain for this April. As a consequence of all this water, we have been getting numerous inquiries about water in basements. I thought...