Magazine - Sioux Falls Home Building, Remodeling, Landscape and Design

C-Lemme Companies LLC

May 01, 2012

Like many entrepreneurs, Dan Lemme ventured into the home building business with his own construction company at a young age. He reflects on 37 years in an industry that has seen its fair share of ups and downs. Through it all, the professionals at C-Lemme Companies have listened carefully to their clients’ ideas and dreams for the future. Since the needs of each client are different, interpretation of those needs is the most important aspect of every project. C-Lemme Companies LLC...
C-Lemme Companies LLC
Comfortable Contemporary

May 01, 2012

Cool, clean, contemporary, filled with character. These words describe the most recent showcase home created by Yetman Custom Homes. The front exterior offers a lower profile, and the first indication of the clean lines used throughout the home. As you pass through the large front doors you notice the stylized grid design running through the frosted glass inserts, a design you soon discover repeated in several key areas of this beautiful home. Upon entry, you find yourself in the squared...
Comfortable Contemporary
Granite? Marble? Quartz? Laminate? Stainless Steel?

May 01, 2012

With all of the countertop options out there - it’s enough to make a person want to bury their head in the sand and say “forget it! Someone just choose for me!” You don’t have to do that. With a little education and thought, picking out color, style and material for your new kitchen countertop can be simple. It doesn’t need to be difficult if you are aware of your choices and know your budget. Let’s talk budget first because really, doesn’t budget...
Granite? Marble? Quartz? Laminate? Stainless Steel?
Customized Fabric Vases

May 01, 2012

Not sure what to do with all of your floral shop vases? Customize them to fit anyparty themeor decor by simply wrapping them in strips of fabric. This project ANYONE can do! Baby shower, Mother's Day, wedding, a birthday party or just bringing in fresh flowers from the garden, this is an easy and affordable way to make any container beautiful.Depending on the size of your vase, you will needaround 1/4 yard of fabric. Rip your fabric in approximately 2 inch strips. Start with a scissor...
Customized Fabric Vases
Ask a Banker, not Bob

May 01, 2012

While Bob, the barista at the coffee shop, may like to serve up all kinds of advice with your latte, when it comes to financing one of the largest purchases you may ever make, it’s best to ask the experts for advice. Whether you are a first-time home buyer, someone who is upsizing or downsizing or whether you want to save money by refinancing, it’s important that you fully understand everything involved in the process and work with a mortgage loan professional who can provide...
Ask a Banker, not Bob
Uniquely Yours

May 01, 2012

The housing market is heating up again and you’re probably thinking it's time to build a new home or remodel the home you’re in. Your first call should be to Hjellming Construction! They’ve been constructing quality custom homes and remodeling projects that are uniquely yours for over 50 years. Hjellming Construction has the vision and expertise to turn your dreams into reality. Your satisfaction is Hjellming Construction's main concern. Their objective is to...
Uniquely Yours
The Elements of Great Landscapes

May 01, 2012

Your home’s landscape has the potential to be great. The elements that make for great landscapes aren’t all about aesthetics, however. Much of what makes for a great, or not so great, landscape depends on how well the landscape serves the functions that each of our landscape’s must. I would like to discuss a few of the elements I feel make for successful landscapes. First is your landscape’s architecture. The design of your outdoor spaces should complement your...
The Elements of Great Landscapes
Julie Johnson

May 01, 2012

Julie Johnson has been a licensed REALTOR since 1989. After 15 years working as a Surgical Technician, Julie returned to school to work on her business degree and after taking a career assessment she realized “Real Estate” would be her next adventure! She has always loved homes from styles to décor, she loves the whole package. Working with people came naturally after working in the Operating Room for years and knowing that she could surely handle stress. So marrying what...
Julie Johnson
Living Workspace: The Emerging Home Office

May 01, 2012

Do you currently work from home? If not, it could be in your future. Thomas Fischer, Dean of the University of Minnesota College of Design, recently wrote an article in the Public Sector Digest regarding the emerging economy. In it, he shared a Fortune 100 statistic predicting that in the next 10 to 15 years, the majority of the American workforce will work from home. This is due to a rising number of self-employed and freelance-based entrepreneurs - termed contingent workers - being employed...
Living Workspace: The Emerging Home Office
Quality is Priority

May 01, 2012

Have you grown tired of the way your home or business looks or functions? Would you like to rearrange your interior space or transform the look of your exterior? Is it time to add aging-in-place modifications to your home? If so, share your thoughts with the experts at Jarrod Smart Construction and watch as they turn your vision into a detailed design that will bring a breath of fresh air to your property. While studying engineering and business in college, Jarrod picked up a few...
Quality is Priority
Justin Heng

Apr 01, 2012

Justin Heng is a father, car enthusiast, philanthropist, thrill seeker, culinary artisan, entrepreneur, and Realtor. Born in 1979, Justin has been a lifelong resident of Sioux Falls. Having graduated from Washington High School, he has dedicated his life to the pursuit of excellence, both in his personal life as well as his business life. When Justin was just 18, he opened his first business with his father. He has always had an entrepreneurial spirit that is still evident today. He has...
Justin Heng
Hardscapes Outlet

Apr 01, 2012

We Are Your One-Stop Source for Friendly expert Service! Have you noticed the days are getting longer? That means spring is just around the corner and it’s time to start making plans for your next do-it-yourself outdoor home-improvement project. Hardscapes Outlet has everything you need to add elegance, curb appeal, functionality and value to your home. Just take your ideas to any of their eight locations where friendly experts will supply you with the materials and advice you need to...
Hardscapes Outlet
Boring Bathroom Makeover

Apr 01, 2012

RecentlyI gavea builder-gradebathroom a budget friendly face lift.The roomhadgood bones with black granite counter tops, custom cabinets and a tiled floor....it was justpretty boring. To give it an upgrade without spending a lot, I started with a bold paint design anda black and tan color scheme. With black and tan, it doesn't matter whether the decor is traditional or contemporary. Like the basic black dress, it just always fits in. I started withwide horizontal stripes. Horizontal...
Boring Bathroom Makeover
Is it all Relative?

Apr 01, 2012

Less than a year ago I wrote an article for this same publication touting how low mortgage interest rates were and that anyone looking to buy a home, should. “Don’t hesitate! Get the deal while it’s hot! Rates can’t go any lower!” Well, I was wrong! Since July of 2011, interest rates on home loans have been consistently below 4% on 30-year and 15-year conventional rates. With my 18-plus years of experience in this industry, I would have bet that when rates...
Is it all Relative?
Building Your Vision - From Start to Finish

Apr 01, 2012

Falls City Construction is a visionary remodeling, restoration and construction company that understands the value of craftsmanship. With nearly 50 years of combined experience, the partners behind Falls City Construction have crafted a solid reputation in the industry and more than their share of beautiful homes. Owners Lydell Larson and Tom Heckel have a “down home” charm they are able to communicate with their clients throughout the entire remodeling process. Whether it is...
Building Your Vision - From Start to Finish
Turning concrete from ordinary to the extraordinary

Apr 01, 2012

Decorative Concrete Do you remember when concrete was just plain concrete? Well, those days are gone for good! Now you can have your boring gray slab transformed into a decorative eye-catching masterpiece that is sure to enhance the landscaping and curb appeal of your home or business. Kwik Kerb®by Spronk has many viable and cost-effective alternatives from which to choose. Decorative Concrete Edging Kwik Kerb®by Spronk developed the Eurostyle style of concrete edging that is...
Turning concrete from ordinary to the extraordinary
Passion in a Garden? Imagine...

Apr 01, 2012

Passion in a garden, are you out of your mind. That’s it! That’s what it’s all about. When it comes to designing a garden, first I think it starts with finding your passion. If you take a moment to think of some of the most important things in your life I am willing to bet there is a place for it in the garden. There are so many different elements that can be part of a garden. Size, family, utility, sport, entertainment, retreat, therapy, education, healing and family this...
Passion in a Garden? Imagine...
Why Metal? Why Now?

Apr 01, 2012

Does never having to replace your roof sound good? Well, it sounded like a great idea to over 4 million homeowners that decided to invest in a metal roof. With the ever-changing improvements in building materials its no surprise that there is a new roofing product available today that is more hail-resistant, wind-resistant, and is lighter weight. Needless to say, when comparing the life of such a product to any conventional roofing material, it blows everything out of the water. This new...
Why Metal? Why Now?
Chocolate Decadence

Apr 01, 2012

Unique and one-of-a-kind is what you find when you step into this latest Trademark Homes custom home nestled in a quiet, secluded neighborhood on the far east edge of Sioux Falls. Surrounded by a variety of other fines homes offering more earthy tones, this home stands out with its dark chocolate palette accented by white edging and the grays and muted tans of natural stone. As you reach for the doorknob to enter, you notice a simply designed stainless door pull, offering the first glimpse...
Chocolate Decadence