Up-set and Dropped Beams: Remodeling Options

No, this isn’t a post about the emotional intelligence of structural beams. Instead, let’s consider the different options for removing a wall, and how those choices look and feel in a finished room. When your Architect has determined that a wall is a structural or load-bearing wall, what does that really mean? Usually, it meansContinue reading “Up-set and Dropped Beams: Remodeling Options”

Visitability: Benefits to Both You and Your Visitors

None of us are getting any younger. Some of us have trouble maneuvering steps or seeing in dim lighting. Kids and grandkids come in strollers. An injury or surgery can make everyday living more challenging. Sickness or new medications can make you unsteady on your feet. Visibility means allowing everyone to be able to visitContinue reading “Visitability: Benefits to Both You and Your Visitors”