As a gallery owner, Bradley Vite knows that sometimes you find art and sometimes art finds you. In 1997, this penchant for serendipity brought Vite more than unique paintings and s...
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Life + Spaces magazine takes you inside the home of Interior Designer Carols Brademas, owner of Interiors, Etc. in Mishawaka, IN, and shares her thoughts on the subject of interior...
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Area family strives to leave small footprint in their neighborhood.
Heather Reser is passionate about the environment. Whether it is recycling, animal rights, or green building, s...
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Up until a few years ago, terms like wind turbines, clerestory windows, or LEED® certification were known mostly to architects, builders, and those focused on transforming buildin...
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It started as a small In-Spa-Ration.
Then it became a bigger In-Spa-Ration.
Now it is a really big Caribbean Dream.
Dennis and Joyce Dudycha know a thing or two about relaxing. T...
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When the priests of St. Joseph Catholic Church stand at the entrances on Sunday mornings before each Mass greeting people, they are literally welcoming the approximate 750 families...
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One of the most frequent questions I am asked is “Which is better in a landscaped bed? Mulch or stone?” As a long time gardener I have experimented with many different gardeni...
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1. On mantels, buffets, or over mirrors, use a garland of artificial greenery for the base, and tuck in clippings of several varieties of live greenery (from your outdoor shrubs a...
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You know how it feels when you treat yourself to the luxury suite at a really nice hotel? That’s the same experience homeowners Adam Clingan and Melissa Tipton enjoy everyday in ...
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More than 2,000 years ago, a man set wheels in motion that in the late 20th century inspired Thomas Gordon Smith to build a house.
The man of old was a Roman architect by the name...
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It was the week after the Colts won the Super Bowl. The boiler, which provided heat in our 30-year-old house, had been performing about as well as Rex Grossman during several days ...
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Kurt and Kristy Kruggel have created the ultimate “staycation” right in their own backyard. Just last fall they completed a major patio remodel project, which includes a seven-...
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A house wraps its arms around you and over time becomes a home. Through the long lens of 33 years, Jeff and Jamie Helman reflect on their life together and the home they built in 1...
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Interior Designer: Richard Samuels Owner of Interiors by Design
Biography: I have been designing residential and commercial interiors for more that 25 years. I am an Allied Membe...
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Anyone who has ever thought about remodeling a kitchen or bathroom, or maybe adding on a whole new room edition, has probably stared fear and anxiety right in the face. Doubts abou...
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By June 15, Heather Reser hopes to have the keys to her new green home. The project, which started in November, 2008, has been challenging and rewarding to Reser in ways she hadn...
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Some homeowners, when they build, give their contractor a huge amount of leeway once the architectural plans are finalized. On the opposite end of the scale are other homeowners, u...
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He wanted the feel of the outdoors. She wanted to have a brighter area in the house, away from the sun. A four-season porch by Peacock & Company made both of them happy. Jim and P...
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Each home is stunning and unique, yet functional and built with today’s savvy homeowner in mind.
The Elkhart County Builders Association and the Home Builders Association of St...
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Backpacks. Coats and boots. Sports equipment. This is the stuff of life. It accumulates at your back door, if you’re a busy family with children. But for Kristen and Mike Mo...
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Be careful what you wish for, you just might get it!
Tim and Meg Shelly recite that old saying with a wry grin and a laugh. And why not. They had only one room left to ...
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Countertops have gone crazy.
In the old days, say about 20 years ago, you just had lots of laminate to choose from. Sure, it was dependable and affordable.
But now, s...
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Friends gave them three weeks. Three weeks tops, then they’d either have strangled each other or abandoned the trip.
Joe and Joyce Kulesia laughed about it then ...
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When you think about “green”—the movement encouraging the world to become more environmentally friendly—which generation comes to mind? X? Y?
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If there is one theme surrounding the green home building project Heather Reser took on it would be “light.” Just ask what her favorite overall thing is about t...
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Local Genealogist Offers Advice
Within the first five minutes of arriving in Sopron, Hungary, Gary Gabrich felt his ancestors calling to him. A retired architect and third-gene...
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Think about people you see on a daily basis – neighbors, friends, co-workers – how much do you really know about them? Who’s the best cook? Which on...
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Traci Clark’s kitchen is fabulous. From smooth granite counter tops, to crème colored maple cabinets, to the wrought iron detail sprinkled throughout, it looks...
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You might not realize it, but music is everywhere in our lives. Think about jingles you hear on radio and television commercials, or music you download onto your Mp3 player...
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Do you ever find yourself exhausted after a long day? Think about all you accomplish – from work, to cooking, cleaning, parenting, working out, and maybe grabbing a f...
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Why should I want to put a geothermal system in my home?
Geothermal systems have been named “the most energy-efficient and environmentally sensitive system you can install...
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Most of us know exactly how our dream home would look. We know where it would be built and how many bedrooms it would have. We’ve imagined the theme for each ro...
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If you’ve ever explored the possibility of remodeling your home or building an addition, you know even the thought of it can be exhausting. Figuring out how to take t...
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Creating a unique, inviting and personal space is about more than just selecting paint colors and flooring. We went inside the Sweet Water showroom this issue to explore this ide...
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For most people, a recession signals a time to cut expenses and save. For Adlai Schrock, it was a time to utilize his natural carpentry skills which led to building a business.
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Sometimes bad things happen to good people. Fire destroys homes and businesses. Pipes burst, soaking water into floors, walls and furniture. Most of us will never have to g...
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Ten years ago I was invited to do a river cruise in France, and as a Francophile, what could be more appealing? It was the beginning of a new travel phase in my twenty-year caree...
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