WHAT INSPIRES ME
I meet remarkable people through Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. They face life with strength, perseverance and hope. Part of my job is to tell their stories through design. I start by looking for combinations of colors and textures that have something to do with the person who will use the room.
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EXTREME MAKEOVER HOME EDITION: Behind-the-Scenes

I knew I was in for an exciting build when the EMHE bus rolled into Lyme, New Hampshire to help the Marshall family. We needed to get Jay and Elena and their eight kids out of their moldy, crumbling home. The house wasn’t good for anyone’s health, particularly son Cameron who was battling leukemia. Read More

SHED SHAPE-UP
Instead of piling things into your shed and slamming the door closed hoping it'll stay, why not actually think about what has to go in there and create the shed of your dreams? For example, put the gear you use most often - like weed killer and gloves - front and center. Stick the seasonal or less-used items on a higher shelf. Sounds simple and makes sense, huh?
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