Roofing Decluttering Want to make your life less stressful? Adhering to the old adage, “a place for everythingandeverythinginitsplace”andfindingwaystodeclutterandgetorganized can help you achieve that goal. “The hottest trend in decluttering is installing a mudroom during a remodel,” says Curtis Dorian, owner of Dorian Bahr in Richardson. “It’s the perfect place for people coming in and out of the house to stow shoes, backpacks, baseball equipment and more.Itcanbeaccessedfromthesideorbackofthehouseorthroughthegarageandis a super organized area with things like shelving, cubbies with drawers, hooks.”He adds that the mudroom is also a good place to keep hygiene for dogs and animals.“People are installing commercial sinks to wash their dogs and to have a wet area,”Dorian says. Built-in millwork in areas throughout the home are helping homeowners stay organized. Dorian’s company will tear out closets and install built-ins, shelves, hooks, bins, drawers and shoe racks and then add lighting to illuminate the space. “Women like to have a means of organizing their shoes and purses, and we like to create a system for storing men’s ball caps, watches, bow ties, cummerbunds, belts and ties,” notes Dorian.“We’ve built a docking station in a closet for men’s keys, wallets, phone and other small necessities.” Because of the universal use of technology, USB ports are now being installed in closets, drawers, behind beds and in kitchens. In kids’ rooms, Dorian says they’ll transform a closet or an area in the room into a “station” with drawers and trays to storetheirtoys,artsupplies,socks,etc.Officeshavealwaysbeenagoodplaceforbuilt- ins, but it’s also popular to create“towers”on top of bathroom counters, complete with electrical for curling irons, hair driers and misters, and drawers that have lights that automatically turn on when they are opened. Dorian says a very prevalent trend in bedrooms is the use of multiple bins for dirty clothes–oneeachfordarks,whites,delicateitemsortowelssothattheyaresorted prior to washing laundry.“These bins are often color-coded, as color is recognizable and memorable,”he says. In the kitchen, Dorian Bahr is building pullout bin drawers underneath sinks and stove tops for shallow, small items, and in the garage, built-in bins, cabinets and drawers are helping homeowners organize tools, paint cans and other supplies. Dorian points out that installing built-ins does require an investment, but it’s worth it to get organized and to do so with quality. Editor’s Note: Business partners, Curtis Dorian and Michael Bahr showcase some of the nation’s leading manufacturers in their showrooms, featuring a mixture of traditional and soft-edge moderndesigns. Theirclientsenjoyahugeselectionofluxuryfurnitureandfabricsinaboutique atmospherecomplimentedbyattentive,personalservice. Dorian Bahr CorporateOffice 908BusinessParkway,Richardson dorianbahr.com 214.698.9936 It’s a well-known fact that we all need a good roof over our heads. Repairing or replacing your roof is an important part of updating your home for immediate enjoyment (and dryness!), but it also adds a great deal of value to your property. Craig Dyer, owner of DMS Contractors in Frisco, is loved for his unsurpassed craftsmanship and service, and is also passionate about building relationships and trust with his clients. This father of four says99%ofhisbusinessisstormrelatedorfromrepairwhentheroof doesn’t pass the inspection during a home sale. However, when he does replace a roof, homeowners can add a bit of style and choose from a bigger selection of colors in asphalt shingles than in the past. “We can help them upgrade from three-tab or flat brick-like shingles tomoredecorativearchitecturalshinglesthataredimensionaltolook like a wood shake roof,” he says. “If it’s a more heavy-duty product they’re looking for, they can upgrade to Class 4 shingles, which are hail-resistant and in some cases can lower insurance costs.” DMS Contractors also installs new or replacement gutters, with colors that may match the exterior paint of a home. DMSContractors contractdms.com 972.292.7282