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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 211 min read
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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 211 min read
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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 211 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Outdated Kitchen Remodeled to Blue Kitchen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
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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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