Love Where You Live | 04.17.11

How to De-clutter

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Love Where You Live | 04.12.11

Love Where You Live - Again

We buy a house because of the vision we have for it. We see ourselves living here. We see our family future here. Then slowly we begin to look at our house differently.

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Client Talk | 04.12.11

Client Talk

"Thompson Remodeling provided amazing expertise from design all the way through to punch list. We were guided every step of the way and the communication was so timely that we never had to ask "what is next?" They have an amazing team and we will definitely be working with them again!" (comment via GuildQuality)

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Thompson Times | 04.1.11

Remote Home Management

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Thompson Tips | 03.24.11

What To Do When a Carbon Monoxide Alarm Goes Off

Last night at 11:15 Kristin and the kids were asleep and I was sitting in my chair watching TV when all of the detectors in the house went off at once and a none too reassuring voice shouted, “Carbon Monoxide Alert…[repeatedly].” So what are you supposed to do then? Here’s what we did.

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Love Where You Live | 03.24.11

5 Minutes, Less Stress

Last Wednesday I tripped over something at the bottom of our staircase down to the basement. I needed to bring up all the Christmas decorations and what was before me felt like a sea of stuff in the basement. Emotions I dare not share welled up inside me and I went on a 5 minute power clean. I didn’t call a family meeting, I didn’t ask for help, I just started stacking and sorting.

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Love Where You Live | 03.24.11

Take Off Your Shoes

Since the last time we connected I have attended the National Remodeling Show in Indianapolis and have become a Certified Renovator through the EPA’s Lead Safety program. In response to these two experiences I have one mental picture that I’d like to share and one action that I am asking you to take.

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Thompson Times | 03.24.11

10 Stocking Stuffers for $5 - $15

1. Spyder Scraper ($13) – this blade turns a reciprocating saw into a power scraper

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Thompson Times | 03.24.11

4 Tool Buying Tips

Ask yourself these questions before buying any tool:

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Love Where You Live | 03.24.11

Tips for Installing a Glass Tile Backsplash

Glass tile is a beautiful addition to any home, but installing it can be tricky. Follow these tips below to make sure your work is as beautiful as your vision.

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Love Where You Live | 03.24.11

Guest Room Design Tips

What is the qualitative value of your guest room? Quantitatively speaking it allows for 2 more people to “sleep” in your home.

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Love Where You Live | 03.24.11

Beat the Heat

5 Tips to beat the heat in a poorly performing house:

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