Drew Ward

Design Series: Turning a Rec Room into a Master Suite

The transformation of the Greenwood house rec room into a stunning master suite is one of our favorite renovations yet. Raising the floors, reworking walls, and adding a master bath turned this space from a sunken afterthought into a bright, functional retreat. With features like a modern double vanity, a spacious walk-in shower, and a separate toilet room for added convenience, this suite is designed for both comfort and style. Would you prefer it as a bedroom or a bonus room? Let us know your thoughts!

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Demo Day: Dumpsters, Crow Bars, Sledge Hammers, and Tetanus Shots

Remodel, Spaces

To successfully execute a demo day, ensure you have dumpsters for debris, basic tools like crow bars and sledge hammers, and keep your tetanus shot current to avoid accidents. Consider whether to DIY or hire professionals, as this choice will significantly impact your labor budget. Choose wisely to save money.

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Fort Morgan Vacation: Family Fun

Alabama, Places

Fort Morgan, Alabama, is a favored family vacation spot, offering diverse accommodations, dining, and activities. Renting houses through Reed Real Estate is popular to avoid crowds. Key dining options include Sassy Bass and Jesse’s on the Bay. Family-friendly attractions range from The Wharf to fishing off the beach, ensuring fun for everyone.

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The Ultimate Kitchen Remodel Reveal: Custom Features You’ll Love

Remodel, Spaces

After months of planning and design, we’ve remodeled our kitchen into a stylish and functional space. Highlights include an appliance garage for clutter-free countertops, a vertical utensil drawer, a split farmhouse sink, and beautiful brass hardware. This transformation reflects our personality and is ready for making memories in our home.

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Design is in the Details: How Thoughtful Choices Transform Your Space

Design, Remodel, Spaces

When it comes to home design, the magic is in the details. While major renovations get the spotlight, it’s often the smaller, thoughtful choices that can truly elevate a space. From hidden functionality to streamlined aesthetics, small changes can make a big difference. If you’re planning a kitchen remodel or looking to refresh your home, these ideas—along with insights from The Kitchen Remodeling Journey series on Spaces And Places—are worth considering. 1. Transitioning from Floor Vents to Below-Cabinet Toe-Kick Vents Floor vents are functional, but they often disrupt the clean lines of a room and limit furniture placement options. By

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The Kitchen Remodeling Journey: All the Flooring Choices

Remodel, Spaces

When we picked out the flooring for our kitchen remodel, we faced so many choices. There are a variety of factors that come into play such as looks, price, durability, and what type of flooring works best for your space. Know your Style It may help to use a designer at this stage. Do you prefer the look and feel of hardwood? Do you like the feel of carpet underneath your feet? Or do you prefer the straight lines and balance of a good tile? Also, it’s important to take into account your furniture and other accessories so that you

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Where to Stay on the Beach in Costa Rica

Costa Rica, International, Places

The thought of a trip to Costa Rica usually involves some vision of a beach. While there are great things to do and see inland, great options on the coast abound. As you can see from this map of Marriott Bonvoy Properties, the majority of options are on the Pacific coast, regardless of whether they are owned by Marriott or not. The Caribbean coast of the country is less developed and harder to get to. On the Pacific Coast, the majority of options are in Guanacaste Province on the Northern peninsula of the country. We’ve stayed in two different Marriott owned

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The Kitchen Remodeling Journey – Step 3: Pick your Appliances

Remodel, Spaces

Appliances need to be selected before getting started on any remodel because their size will dictate all other decisions. As I mentioned in Step 1 of our kitchen remodel journey, seeking inspiration by looking at other kitchens helped us realize that we needed more fridge space than we had originally designed for. We were able to resize cabinet space to accommodate the fridge we selected before getting the cabinetry contractor involved because we knew the exact dimensions of the fridge we wanted. We also decided to get both a beverage cooler and an ice maker and had to reconfigure some

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3 of the Best Napa Valley Wine Tastings

California, Places, United States

3 of the Best Napa Valley Wine Tastings Whether you desire Napa’s known for Cabernet Sauvignon or a great glass of sparkling wine, Napa Valley has an almost endless array of offerings for wine tastings and tours at a variety of price points. Regardless of budget or tasting preferences, we recommend hiring a guide or utilizing a tour service for both safety and the quality of your experience. We used Tim with Napa Terroir Wine Tours on our last trip to Napa Valley and had a wonderful experience. Tim curated our tour based on our preferences for off the beaten

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The Tomato Place

Mississippi, Places, United States

The Tomato Place When we travel, I often find that it’s the stops at local, small businesses that I tend to enjoy the most. When it comes to local places to eat, I have learned that if it has the name of a fruit in it then you better try it out! After stopping for lunch at The Tomato Place, I can safely say that my theory still holds true. Utilizing TripAdvisor On a recent road trip with our family of five, we were traveling through Mississippi and I read about a place on TripAdvisor just off our route on U.S. Highway

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