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New Carriage-Style Garage
Since the 100+ year old house didn't have an attached garage, a complementary and easily accessed one was needed. Roof pitch,...
mary3454
Aug 21, 20251 min read


New Barndominium
This new custom "barndominium" is a combination of an expansive living space attached to a significant storage and working shop building....
mary3454
Aug 21, 20251 min read


Cabin in the North Woods
This traditional-style custom cabin was built in northern Minnesota as a family getaway. Looking over the lake, the deck and stairs...
mary3454
Aug 21, 20251 min read


A New Home For Future Needs
This new custom home has many ideas for future needs. A current health condition may require one of the owners to live on one level and...
mary3454
Nov 4, 20241 min read


Old house, new kitchen
I had the pleasure of photographing this finished kitchen designed for a house built in 1889. The kitchen/laundry area had last been...
mary3454
Jul 18, 20241 min read


Custom Lake Home
After searching for just the right lot for the new home, the owners of this custom home found a lot that needed some clearing and the...
mary3454
Jul 18, 20242 min read


Custom Kitchen Remodel in an Historic Home
Mostly original, the kitchen in this over 100-year-old house had just worn out. The owners made a valiant effort to work in it as long as...

Mary Schmelzer
Jun 17, 20243 min read


An Old-House Attic Becomes New Family Space
The Owner wanted to know if we could reinvent the attic in her 100+ year-old house as a place for her teenage children to hang out. She...

Mary Schmelzer
Jun 17, 20243 min read


Welcome to "Swoopy Island"
Swoopy Island curves gently, offering a spacious place for entertaining, chatting with the cook, and for wide open views of the outdoors....

Mary Schmelzer
May 29, 20243 min read


Outdated Kitchen Remodeled to Blue Kitchen
Not every kitchen layout works for every family. The owners of this kitchen found themselves hemmed-in during cooking and unable to...

Mary Schmelzer
May 29, 20242 min read


Attaching a New Garage to an Old Farmhouse
Living in a very old farmhouse can be challenging in Minnesota winters when your garage isn’t attached. But how do you attach a two-car...

Mary Schmelzer
May 29, 20242 min read
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