jkeppersMar 30, 20191 minHome CentralFor many, the kitchen is the true center of home life. A place to cook, to congregate, to socialize, to organize. But sometimes this can ...
jkeppersOct 18, 20181 minFrost WallsHere we see the footings and frost walls of the new home installed to the level of the basement floor. The frost walls are created with I...
jkeppersOct 15, 20181 min3d Design - See it before it's built!It's important to understand your house addition (or new home or office project, for that matter) before it's built. Three-dimensional sk...
jkeppersOct 10, 20181 minIt Doesn't Have to be BigThis sun room/entry porch addition fits seamlessly into the original home and provides a much needed entry vestibule and enclosed porch f...
jkeppersOct 8, 20181 minArchitects and BuildersArchitects know design. Builders know how to build. They are two very different skills. I know this because I worked for sixteen years at...
jkeppersOct 5, 20181 minThe difference a trained eye makesAs an architect, I'm trained to consider aesthetics when designing a home or remodel. By paying for good design upfront, you can avoid de...
jkeppersSep 29, 20181 minDeck TilesDeck tiles offer a refreshing change from the same old "wood strip" look you usually see. They are a perfect fit at this Mediterranean st...
jkeppersSep 27, 20181 minOrnate Bedroom NicheThis ornate and formal master bedroom with its ornamental woodwork and arched niche actually responds to some practical issues. The bedro...
jkeppersSep 21, 20181 minA Special DeckOne special element can make a huge difference. The corner steps on this wood deck add something really special to this otherwise typical...