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    More roster turnover has Crean in remodeling mode with all players he recruited – Online Athens

    - May 4, 2020 by Mr HomeBuilder

    Tom Creans third Georgia mens basketball team will certainly have his fingerprints all over it.

    Not a single player will remain from the roster he took over from Mark Fox in March of 2018.

    The players Crean will have this coming season will all have been recruited to Georgia by him. That became assured over the weekend after forward Rayshaun Hammonds became the seventh player from this past seasons roster to depart. Hammonds is staying in the NBA draft where he joins Bulldog teammate and possible No. 1 overall pick Anthony Edwards.

    "Im just in the process of building our team on a daily basis," Crean said. "We are certainly in a remodeling phase with all that we are losing this year with the three senior guards and Anthony and Rayshaun. Out staff is working very hard at being flexible and focused on helping our current players finish the semester and understand what they have to do to improve."

    College basketballwith underclassmen leaving for the NBA and an active transfer portalhas become a sport where rosters are often in flux from season to season.

    The Bulldogs again are in that mode after losing four of their top five scorers and rebounders from a team that went 16-16 overall and 5-13 in the SEC. In addition to losing Edwards and Hammonds, guards Jordan Harris, Tyree Crump and Donnell Gresham completed their eligibility and forwards Rodney Howard (transfer to Georgia Tech) and Amanze Ngumezi (transfer to Jacksonville State after being suspended) are now elsewhere.

    Georgia is set to bring in at least six newcomers for the 2020-21 season including four-star recruits in guard K.D. Johnson from Hargrave Military and forward Josh Taylor from Norcross.

    Crean indicated that Georgia could be looking for more on the transfer market.

    An intriguing name popped up on Sunday: Arizona State big man Romello White, who played at Wheeler High in Marietta, could be a graduate transfer.

    "We are actively recruiting and we would like to get older and more experienced," Crean said.

    George Mason graduate transfer guard Justin Kier adds an experienced presence to the Bulldogs. He played in just nine games last season due to a foot injury and led his team in scoring in 2018-19 at 14.5 points per game while averaging 6.5 rebounds per game.

    "Justin brings shooting, attack off of the drive, spacing, playmaking and unselfishness to the offensive side," Crean said. "Defensively, he rebounds the ball extremely well for a guard and can defend the ball. Hes been extremely well coached. There is no doubt about that."

    Hell join a core that includes sophomores that were part of one of the SECs top recruiting classes a year ago: guard Sahvir Wheeler and forwards Toumani Camara and Christian Brown.

    Wheeler averaged 9.0 points and a team-high 4.5 assists per game. Camara, who averaged 6.6 points and 4.4 rebounds per game and tied for the team-high in blocks with 18, is listed as the No. 30 overall pick for 2021 by NBADraft.net.

    The 6-foot-9 Hammonds had an uneven junior season but led the team in rebounding at 7.3 per game and was second in scoring at 12.9.

    "Rayshaun improved in many areas," Crean said. "We would have loved to coach him in his senior year but now we will support and help him every step of the way. Rayshaun and his family made the decision that they feel is best for them and his future. My role is to provide information and then support that decision the best I can."

    Some highly-sought after targets remain involved with Georgia.

    Top 6 pic.twitter.com/snxT8VgPAf

    Five-star center Moussa Cisse from Memphis lists the Bulldogs in his final six along with Kentucky, Florida State, Memphis, Georgetown and LSU. Five-star 2021 forwards Jonathan Kuminga and Michael Foster are also considering Georgia. They both could reclassify to 2020, but the G-League is also attracting elite prospects.

    "Not having the spring, and in all likelihood not having the summer, is hard for all programs but especially with our youth and lack of scoring returning," Crean said. "We will remain very active."

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    Everything You Need to Know to Upgrade Your Kitchen in 2020 – The DC Post

    - May 4, 2020 by Mr HomeBuilder

    Its no secret that kitchen remodeling can be super unnerving. The project involves a plethora of tasks that include planning, budgeting, finding the right designer, and so on. All our efforts to elicit information from different resources is hardly gratifying. How do you deal with the situation?

    Simple. You take one step at a time. Start out with aligning your priorities and your budget, then the right choices will follow.

    Now, considering the prime role that your kitchen plays, all your invested efforts are bound to be a big pay off in the future. We arent only broaching the resale value but also the changed status as a modern kitchen it implies that the space must be treated with deserved reverence.

    Despite all, why are we petrified at the idea of starting a kitchen remodel? Its simple. We are scared of details and dont know how to handle them. So, how do we go about?

    Thats where we have you completely covered! This article treats you to all the basic information for a kitchen remodel.

    Ask yourself the reasons to renovate your kitchen. Follow this up by drawing a line between what your kitchen needs and what you want but can do without. Figuring out the basic purpose will help you invest where it is needed without going overboard.

    A well-defined budget is your best guide here. Concentrate on the areas that need maximum attention and then put the not so urgent ones on hold. You can even DIY certain tasks to save money.

    By all means, indulge in DIY projects wherever feasible, but leave the intricate tasks to seasoned professionals. Its not going to do you any good if in the end your project is affected by your overambitious DIY aspirations.

    Make sure that the design theme of your kitchen aligns with the rest of your house. If it doesnt, time to go back to the drawing board!

    Isnt this one of the primary reasons to opt for a remodel? Needs change with the change in time. Your children are perhaps on their way to becoming teens. You may have your parents living with you who may be in their advanced years. It follows that your kitchen storage must meet every new and changing need. In other words, you have to plan ahead of time. If youre planning to upgrade your kitchen, new cabinetry can contribute greatly to sprucing up your space.

    The appliances in your kitchen exude style and grace with their presence. Their functional efficiency adds to the overall picture of a contemporary kitchen. Make sure that your kitchen imbibes sleek appliances with clean lines and high-tech features. Invest in hidden, built-in appliances to save space and add a statement to your space.

    Lights here and lights there! What a difference lights make on the ambiance of your space!

    I suggest you go overboard with them to add sparkle to your kitchen (literally)! Go for task lighting under the cabinets. A series of pendants can be used in a small kitchen and to brighten up your island. You may have led strips along the edges of cabinets and a chandelier for a dramatic impact. However, remember to keep aside a dedicated budget for this aspect, and you can have all the fun as you go along!

    * This article is posted by and in partnership with Kitchen and Bath Shop, a kitchen and bathroom remodeling store located in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington D.C.

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    Hogan Design & Construction (HDC) Celebrating 20 Years of Community Collaboration and Remodeling, Renovation, and Home Building Excellence – PR…

    - May 4, 2020 by Mr HomeBuilder

    I cant think of a better place or a better team as I look to the future of my business

    GENEVA, Ill. (PRWEB) May 04, 2020

    In April of 2000, Brian Hogan, owner of Hogan Design & Construction (HDC), had the vision to be more than a construction company and a desire to go beyond building. Hogan imagined a process that focused on building relationships and breaking free of industry norms and preconceived notions from which, expectations are understood, embraced, and eventually surpassed. This is the HDC foundation and formula for success.

    Your needs above all else are more than a mantra at HDC. Providing residential and commercial clients with an innovative full-service remodeling and home builder solution is just the beginning of the proven HDC process, developed and honed over the past 20 years. The dedicated team of HDC designers, project managers, carpenters, and support staff are committed to delivering fully functional dream spaces, transforming homes and businesses alike with Design-Build and Selection Assisted Build services.

    With the launch of a new website, award-winning project design, and quality craftsmanship, HDC has built a reputation based on integrity, dependability, and customer service excellence. Generosity and kindness describe the HDC company and community philosophy. Through sponsorships, charitable donations of time and talent, and activism, the HDC team contributes to their community, finding and at times, creating causes and collaborative cooperatives that improve the quality of life in their region.I cant think of a better place or a better team as I look to the future of my business, said Brian Hogan, Owner, and Founder of Hogan Design & Construction (HDC). I look forward to the next 20 years, to serving my community and industry with pride and admiration.

    Established in 2000, Hogan Design & Constructions (HDC) proven process has been developed and honed since our inception 20 years ago. We have built a reputation based on our integrity, dependability, high-quality work, and excellent customer service & satisfaction. We dont just build spaces. We develop long-lasting relationships that deliver your dreams. For more information on HDC, please visithttp://www.hdcbuild.com. Beyond Building.

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    Are you looking for a Construction Company in West Hollywood – Newark, NJ – Patch.com

    - May 4, 2020 by Mr HomeBuilder

    NA Design Buildersare here to help you out in your home construction work!

    We provide best Construction Services in your region, We are known by our name.

    The top reason you may consider home renovation is increasing livability and comfort in your house. Everyone wants to feel safe and comfortable at home. The best home remodeling improves the house's level of comfort and functionality.We at NA Design Builders make your dreams come true by providing you our best services. Its ourresponsibility to provide you such comfort that you want and its our mission too.

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    Home Remodeling, Bathroom Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling....and many more.

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    Hillwood highlights lots of character and charm – Montgomery Advertiser

    - May 4, 2020 by Mr HomeBuilder

    Paul Sullivan, Special to the Advertiser Published 9:00 a.m. CT May 3, 2020

    One Hillwood home is for sale on Croom Drive for $299,900 and includes four bedrooms and two bathrooms within 3,553 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1963 but was remodeled in 2012. (Contributed)(Photo: Contributed)

    Hillwood offers spacious homes for families who want to spread out as well as patio designs for empty nesters fond of living in Midtown Montgomery.

    The neighborhood stretches from Zelda Road in the west to near Perry Hill Road in the east. Hillwood homes line Vaughn Road and lots back up to Interstate 85 in the north.

    Dozens of family homes rest on larger lots, many with mature shade-providing trees. Near Zelda Road, patio homes provide retirees and empty nesters with low-maintenance living in the middle of all that Midtown has to offer.

    Hillwood is centrally located with Interstate access quickly at Perry Hill and Zelda Road, Realtor Ryan Beesley said. The Zelda Road shopping and dining corridor is minutes away by car, and really within walking distance. Vaughn Road Park is minutes away. Hillwood has large lots and mature trees.

    Hillwood features custom-built homes, constructed from as early as 1964, Beesley said. A Hillwood address is also close to shopping in Old Cloverdale. The popularity of the location has led many homeowners to remodel houses.

    Hillwood is a good mixture of single and two-story homes, he said. Hillwood is a very settled neighborhood. And as the name implies, lots of mature trees and lots of neighbors out walking. It is a very friendly neighborhood of well-maintained homes. Lots of older homes have been remodeled to current taste and style, especially in the kitchens and bathrooms.

    One home is for sale on Croom Drive for $299,900, and includes four bedrooms and two bathrooms within 3,553 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1963 but was remodeled in 2012. The home is the best price per foot in the neighborhood, Beesley said. The remodeling provided stunning updates and appeal. The rooms are large.

    The renovation resulted in a gourmet kitchen, four large bedrooms, including two master suites, and the other two bedrooms share a Jack-n-Jill bath. A fireplace, covered outdoor living area, garage and parking pad add to the appeal of the home.

    The design also includes a half bath off the laundry room as well as another half bath near the den. The remodeling including many upgrades, Beesley said.

    Many people have lived in Hillwood for generations, Beesley said. And lots of younger professionals have moved in as well. The neighborhood has lots of character and charm.

    Near Jackson, Baptist South hospitals

    Easy interstate access

    Family, patio homes

    Popular public, private schools nearby

    Near Vaughn Road Park

    At least 16 homes have been sold in the past year

    The homes were sold in a price range from about $164,000 to about $395,000

    At least eight homes are for sale

    The homes are priced in a range from about $150,000 to $384,900

    Homes for sale measure from 1,980 square feet to more than 3,500 square feet

    To view properties or to inquire about any future open house dates and times, contact Realtor Ryan Beesley at 334-315-2417.

    Directions: From downtown Montgomery, travel east on Interstate 85 and take the Ann Street/Zelda Road exit. Take right on to Zelda Road. Travel past McDonalds and Sexton Tire and take a left on Malone Drive to enter Hillwood.

    Source: Realtor Ryan Beelsey

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    Updated Virus Guidelines Offered for Construction Jobsites – Kitchen and Bath Design News

    - May 4, 2020 by Mr HomeBuilder

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    WASHINGTON, DC The Construction Industry Safety Coalition (CISC), an organization that represents 25 construction trade associations, has updated its guidance for construction-related business owners, employees and subcontractors regarding coronavirus exposure prevention, preparedness and response.

    The CISCs Coronavirus Preparedness & Response Plan applicable for home builders, residential remodelers and related industry professionals describes how to prevent worker exposure to coronavirus, protective measures to be taken on jobsites, personal protective equipment and work-practice controls to be used, cleaning and disinfecting procedures, and what to do if a worker becomes sick.

    The updates include significant revisions and additions to the CISCs original guidelines related to COVID-19, including: new guidance on the use of face coverings, including masks and cloth coverings; a new section, Guidance for Critical Infrastructure Employers, based on CDC guidance; procedures for screening and allowing visitors onto jobsites, and an appendix on the procedures for monitoring the temperature of workers.

    The safety plan is customizable for companies vying to meet state requirements for a coronavirus response plan and includes a graphic-based poster intended for display, according to the CISC.

    The guidance is available by visiting http://www.buildingsafety.org.

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    How to hit a chip shot and how to break a window, according to a pro golfer – Golf.com

    - May 4, 2020 by Mr HomeBuilder

    By: Nick Piastowski May 2, 2020

    Thomas Bjorn's chip shot goes a little right during an instructional video.

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    Thomas Bjorn provided a window into how to play like a professional golfer.

    Now he needs a new one.

    As part of the Callaway Golf Tour Tips series, the longtime pro and 2018 European Ryder Cup captain broke down a chipping drill on a video earlier this week. He set up a green mat inside his home in London, plopped down a few balls and opened the glass doors into his patio to demonstrate.

    His lesson focused on using one arm to chip. It helps with body movement in the stroke. It takes away wrist movement.

    Ideally.

    Bjorns first shot rocketed through one of the windows next to his patio door.

    When you try and film a @CallawayGolfEU Tour Tip but you havent picked up a club since Feb! he tweeted.

    His fellow pros broke down after his breakdown. Even the Callaway company.

    It tweeted a picture of orange practice balls which are softer.

    Hi @thomasbjorngolf, Your recently ordered package of practice balls are on their way to you! Many thanks, #TeamCallaway the company tweeted.

    On a video released Saturday, Bjorn gave the full instruction. And he hit three balls through the opening. Without a scratch.

    So hitting pitch shots, one of the great exercises you can do is to hit them with one arm because it enables you to be able to turn the body instead of just using your arms, he said. If you only use your arms, then your hands will break down because of the weight of the club. So what I try and do is I stand up with one arm and try and turn, which is now the camera, and to the ball and through.

    Good stuff.

    One Twitter user liked the initial lesson more.

    This one is so much more boring without windows being broke tweeted @delaney_rob

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    $1.6 Million Homes in California – The New York Times

    - May 4, 2020 by Mr HomeBuilder

    San Francisco | $1.595 MillionA condominium unit in a Victorian house built in 1900 and recently renovated, with two bedrooms and two bathrooms

    This house, which now contains two residential units, was built in 1900 and recently renovated by Jeff Schlarb Design Studio. (Mr. Schlarbs studio occupies the buildings ground-floor commercial space.) It is in the Presidio Heights neighborhood, within walking distance of well-known restaurants, the Sacramento Street Shopping District, known for its concentration of high-end design stores, and the Laurel Heights campus of the University of California, San Francisco. The Presidio, an 18th-century Spanish fort and the beloved outdoor space that surrounds it, is four blocks away.

    Size: 1,435 square feet

    Price per square foot: $1,111

    Indoors: A short staircase leads from the ground level to the units front door and a foyer with a frosted-glass window and refinished hardwood floors. Down a hallway is an open living-and-dining area with graphic wallpaper on one wall, a marble fireplace and sliding-glass doors that open to a deck. The dining space flows into a windowed kitchen with marble counters, room for a breakfast table and an adjacent pantry space.

    The bedrooms are also off the main hallway. Closest to the living area is a guest room with three windows and space for a queen-size bed. Across the hall is a bathroom with a stall shower and a single vanity.

    At the end of the hall is the master suite, with a decorative fireplace and a bay of windows looking out at the Victorian houses across the street. A small adjoining room could be used as an office or a nursery. The en suite bathroom has a double vanity and a combination tub and shower.

    Outdoor space: Off the main living area is a deck with space for a small table and chairs, and south-facing views of the San Francisco skyline.

    Taxes: $19,459 (estimated)

    Contact: Missy Wyant Smit, Compass, 415-203-7747; missysmit.com

    The section of the Hollywood Hills surrounding Laurel Canyon is known for its privacy: Many of the homes are on twisty, dead-end streets, and driveways are so steep its easy to miss them. This house is on the outskirts of the Mount Olympus neighborhood, which is equally private, but within walking distance of the Sunset Strip. Central Hollywood is 10 minutes away by car, and downtown Los Angeles is a 30-minute drive.

    Size: 1,324 square feet

    Price per square foot: $1,171

    Indoors: A steep driveway leads to the front yard, which is landscaped with succulents. Stairs paved in terra-cotta ascend to the front door, which opens to a small foyer. A wide, arched doorway divides the entry from the living room, which has dark wood floors and stucco walls.

    The owner, who bought the house in 2018, updated it but retained much of its 1920s charm, including the centerpiece of the living room: a fireplace with a brick hearth and its original plaster ornamentation.

    Two sets of French doors open to a street-facing balcony. Above, overlooking the living area, is the dining room, with its own small patio. Behind it is the kitchen, which was refreshed by the owner several years ago. White cabinets with white marble counters line the walls, and a laundry nook is tucked into one corner.

    The hallway behind the living and dining rooms connects two of the bedrooms and one of the bathrooms. The master, which has two walk-in closets, looks out onto the street and has access to the rear patio. The second bedroom, currently used as a den, also has access to the patio. Between the bedrooms is a bathroom with a copper vanity and a glass-walled walk-in shower.

    The third bedroom is down a hallway behind the kitchen. It has room for a queen-size bed, and access to a bathroom with a walk-in shower.

    Outdoor space: Nearly every room in the house is connected to outdoor space. Off the living room is a front-facing patio with a Spanish-tile floor and a roof overhang for shade. Along the back of the house is a larger patio that could be used as an outdoor dining room. A third small patio, accessible through one of the bedrooms, has a terra-cotta fountain. The attached garage holds one car.

    Mendocino, on the North Coast of California, was founded in the 1850s as a logging community. This house was built by a lumberman named Charles Cavanaugh, and sits next to Mendocino Presbyterian Church, built in 1868 and one of the oldest continuously operating Protestant churches in California. Today, the community attracts artists and weekenders, drawn by the ocean views and abundance of bed-and-breakfasts and cozy restaurants. The small-town seaside vibe of Mendocino was immortalized on the television series Murder, She Wrote, where it stood in for coastal Maine.

    This property backs up to about 75 acres of parkland and is within walking distance of Big River Beach, where the Big River meets the Pacific Ocean. San Francisco is about a three-and-a-half-hour drive to the south.

    Size: 1,700 square feet

    Price per square foot: $938

    Indoors: Turning onto the driveway from the street takes you past a garage and a cottage used as an art studio. A wooden footpath leads from the cottage to the main house.

    The front door, inset with a marine-themed stained-glass window, opens into a living room with a fireplace, hardwood floors and white-painted ceiling beams and crown molding, as well as French doors that open to a deck. A half bathroom sits between the fireplace and a staircase to the upper level.

    To the right of the living room is an open dining and kitchen area. Built-in storage forms a window seat along one wall, and a marble breakfast bar faces the kitchen, which has new stainless steel appliances and a farmhouse sink, as well as a separate bar area and wine refrigerator. A small hallway off the kitchen leads to the laundry room, a walk-in pantry and a door to the yard.

    On the second level, at the top of the stair landing is a bathroom with a double-vanity topped in white marble and a separate shower and soaking tub. Just down from the bathroom are the two bedrooms. The master has a wall of windows looking out over the deck to the ocean in the distance; the second bedroom, has sloped ceilings and space for a full-size bed and a desk.

    Outdoor space: Off the living room is a large deck with a hot tub, overlooking the beach. There are three additional structures on the property: a guest cottage with room for two beds; another cottage, closer to the street, that could be used as a home office or an art studio; and a detached garage with space for two cars.

    Taxes: $17,688 (estimated)

    Contact: Kira Meade, Mendo Sothebys Internationals Realty, 707-357-2194; movetomendocino.com

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    SF McDonalds Workers Protest Over Alleged Lack of Coronavirus Protections – Eater SF

    - May 4, 2020 by Mr HomeBuilder

    Workers at the McDonalds restaurant on San Franciscos Fillmore Street went on strike Thursday, saying that their colleagues are falling ill but must still come to work.

    According to a Wednesday tweet from the East Bay chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), at least one worker planned to strike Thursday after discovering confirmed cases of COVID-19 among her co-workers and no response from management.

    At the April 30 demonstration, numerous cooks and cashiers told the San Francisco Chronicle that at least four employees of the restaurant at 1100 Fillmore Street had tested positive for the new coronavirus (COVID-19). The group also made a complaint to the San Francisco Department of Public Health, alleging that employees have come to work while visibly sick, and when personal protective equipment was in short supply at the restaurant, employees were told to wear coffee filters as masks.

    Peter Ou, the franchisee who owns and operates that McDonalds (and who also sold the notoriously troubled Haight and Stanyan McDonalds to the city of San Francisco for a reported $10 million in 2017), denies the claims that any workers have fallen ill, and says that the restaurant is in full compliance with all state-level orders, including sick pay and PPE requirements. Meanwhile, company-owned McDonalds in the U.K. will reopen on May 13, despite health and safety concerns from workers, who are asking how theyll be able to find personal protective equipment (PPE) to wear to work when healthcare workers in the region remain unsupplied.

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    AIA Home of Distinction: Turning Up the Brightness in a Mercer Island Split-Level – Seattlemag

    - May 4, 2020 by Mr HomeBuilder

    The goal of the house, aesthetically, was the integration of all the parts and pieces, rather than just letting things float on their own, says Williams. That seamless design aesthetic manifests in details large and small. More plate-glass railings on the interior stairs eliminate any visual barrier between front door and main floor, whichhouses Parhams essential living spaces: media room, kitchen and master suite. Theres also not a door hinge in sight on this floor; pocket doors disappear into walls, and massive sliding glass doors whoosh quietly open to the courtyard and deck, flooding the space with fresh air as well as brilliant daylight.

    In the kitchen, granite countertops flecked with royal blue inspired the azure back-painted glass behind the stove (also a sleek disguise for the kitchen exhaust hood) and coffee bar. These saturated colors sizzle against the muted blond and dark wood cabinets, which conceal a staggering amount of storage space. Customizable LED track lighting above the kitchen and living areas enables Parham to continually tweak his illumination, and a tomato-red light fixture (a dimmable, 4,000-Kelvin color temperature LED, which appears much closer to natural light than the traditional Edison bulb) pops like a piece of contemporary art, complementing the Saarinen Tulip chairs and table below. Im very particular about my lighting, says Parham, who says he prefers natural daylight whenever possible. So, every fixture in the house is dimmable, unless its in the garage or the mechanical room. Even the closets.

    Through another light-sealing pocket door, the media room, built to Parhams own design specifications, features a full Dolby Atmos sound system, four cushy movie-theater-style chairs, a bar with stool seating and well-vented rollout racks for storing all the necessary A/V equipment. (LED lights are set inside those tech cabinets, so nothing distracts from a film should a cabinet be opened during a screening.) I spend a lot of time in this room every day, says Parham, a self-described movie buff. In the master bedroom, another projector screen can drop down from the ceiling at the touch of a button, as can motorized shades that obscure the wall-size glass door that opens from the bedroom onto the courtyard. Im kind of a home-automation buff, too, he says.

    Materials inside and out were chosen for their durability, sustainability and simple as is beauty. Unpainted concrete and clear-coated aluminum exteriors are juxtaposed against a backdrop of greenery, and brick and cedar accents combat what Williams describes as a perennial aesthetic problem with suburban lots: the street-facing garage. Look closely, Williams says, and youll notice that, in addition to the overhead doors, theres a main door leading into the garage, but all those edges meld into the pattern of the cedar, making the garage a less prominent design feature. Were trying to draw peoples eyes to the front door and the main body of the house, Williams says.

    Four years into his residence here, Parham is never quite done making adjustments; he says the new acoustic panels he recently installed in the media room have greatly improved the sound quality, and hes always modifying his lights. But not to worry, says Williams, while sharing with Parham a beloved proverb of unverifiable origin: The man who finishes his house, dies, Williams says, with a laugh. So youve gotta keep at it.

    This Mercer Island home was selected by a panel of architects for the AIA Seattle Home of Distinction program for its level of detail, quality of craft and its exceptional specificity of design to this particular client. Dreaming about a home design project and not sure where to start? AIA architects can help:aiaseattle.org/askanarchitect

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