Terra Firma, a Minneapolis, MN-based custom remodeling firm melds expert craftsmanship and green building practices into its conscientious remodeling work. Since my brother actually used to work as a finish carpenter for the firm, I've also been able to admire the firm's work up close and personal. I was recently impressed by the firm's renovation of a Lake of the Isles home. Built in 1973, the Read more

So far, we've toured several rooms in Ashley and Andy's Huntsville, AL, home, including the dining room, their living room, and kitchen. Today, we'll take a look at their bedroom. The couple had plenty to contend with in this room as well, including a giant terrarium left by the prior tenants that once housed an alligator(!), mold issues, nasty carpet, and a closet that needed to be demolished. Read more

Welcome back to our continuing home tour of photographer and DIY homeowner Ashley Vaughn! In case you missed it, I recommend checking out her living room and kitchen remodels before taking a turn around the dining room. Like those other two rooms in this circa-1903 home, Ashley and her husband Andy had to complete major renovations before it was a usable space. Ready to tour this delightful Read more

Last week, I introduced you to photographer and DIY homeowner extraordinaire Ashley Vaughn with a tour of her lovely living room. She and her husband Andy, of Vertical House Records, have given their circa-1903 Huntsville, AL, home a top-to-bottom makeover. The next room that Ashley's sharing with us is her kitchen. Ashley told me that extensive water damage and poor upkeep made renovating the Read more

To say that Huntsville, AL, residents Ashley and Andy are ambitious DIYers is an understatement. The married duo, who also work together at White Rabbit Studios, a lifestyle photography and design company, completely renovated a circa 1903 home by themselves. The over 2,000-square-foot house includes four bedrooms, two baths, a living room, dining room, kitchen, and a deep front porch. Due to Read more