Managing heating costs doesn’t mean you have to set your thermostat way down. There are a few simple you can take to keep your Des Moines home cozy throughout cold… Continue reading 9 Ways to Increase Home Energy Efficiency
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DESIGN WITH LESS STRESS
There are many ways to design with less stress when working with an interior designer. At Forget Me Not Design, we like to focus on a goal that the homeowner… Continue reading DESIGN WITH LESS STRESS
NEW ELECTRIC FIREPLACES: THE OPTIONS ARE ENDLESS
Electric fireplaces look great! They have come a long way since the cheap looking models of the past. Gone are the days of electric fireplaces being mostly decorative. Today’s models… Continue reading NEW ELECTRIC FIREPLACES: THE OPTIONS ARE ENDLESS
HOW TO KNOW IF YOU SHOULD HIRE A DESIGNER FOR YOUR REMODEL
YOUR PROJECT WILL REQUIRE PULLING A PERMIT. All large remodels and many smaller remodels require a permit and inspection from the city. Things that trigger needing a permit include (but… Continue reading HOW TO KNOW IF YOU SHOULD HIRE A DESIGNER FOR YOUR REMODEL
Why Not So Big House Principles Are More Important Than Ever Before
The Not So Big House, A Blueprint for the Way We Really Live, by Sarah Susanka was originally published in 1998. Twenty-two years later, as Americans struggle with a global… Continue reading Why Not So Big House Principles Are More Important Than Ever Before
Outdoor Living: How It’s Changed Throughout 2020
This year has been trying to say the least; but, within the chaos, we have found new ways to live our lives to the fullest. One of the most transformed,… Continue reading Outdoor Living: How It’s Changed Throughout 2020
Decorating for the Holiday Season & Beyond!
Decorating for the Holiday Season & Beyond! By Rebecca Zoet, owner + designer of This New Old House It’s the holiday season and the halls are decked at the… Continue reading Decorating for the Holiday Season & Beyond!
Check Out Our October Blueprint
The October 2019 Blueprint Is Here! In this month’s Blueprint you’ll find some great information on the Des Moines area home building & remodeling industry. Our feature articles this month… Continue reading Check Out Our October Blueprint
Meet Our Members:Steve Schrodt
Today Dan sits down with Steve Schrodt, Membership Committee Chair of the Home Builders Association of Greater Des Moines, to chat about his journey in the home building industry, his… Continue reading Meet Our Members:Steve Schrodt
Tour of Remodeled Homes: Recap
The 2019 Tour of Remodeled Homes Thanks to all of you that made it out to the 2019 Tour of Remodeled Homes September 21st & 22nd! We wanted to do… Continue reading Tour of Remodeled Homes: Recap