Sammy Blackowiak

One of the biggest things we see homeowners regret after a remodel isn’t the paint color or the cabinet style—it’s not thinking far enough ahead. When you’re in the middle of making hundreds of decisions, it’s easy to design for today  and forget about what you (or the next owner) might need years down the road. Here’s how to avoid that trap. Think About Lifestyle Changes Maybe you don’t have kids yet, but plan to. Or maybe your kids are little now, but in five years they’ll be teenagers with...

Every now and then, a project comes along that tests your vision in the best way possible. The kind where you walk into a space that’s completely gutted — walls down to the original lath, no kitchen, no bathrooms, no layout that makes any sense — and you have to trust your gut that it can become something beautiful. That was this house. Tucked in the quiet Diamond Lake neighborhood of South Minneapolis, this 1910 home had so much potential, even if it wasn’t obvious to everyone at first. It...

Wall-mounted faucets are having a moment—and for good reason. They bring a sleek, modern aesthetic to bathrooms while offering practical...