Prior to purchasing the house, Jim and Kathy Farstad brainstormed with us the potential for the house to be livable and changeable as family needs changed. Because the house is small, every bit of space is utilized for this family with four children. The phases were often in response to their growing family, but each time they made a conscious decision to not overbuild, and to select quality over quantity of space, and to retain a comfortable size for when the children are gone.

1. Playhouse: With no garage, a two-story structure was designed with room for storage such as kid's bikes, gardening tools and trash on the bottom floor, and a playhouse on the top floor.
2. Basement: Remodel space for family room, computer/study area, bath, laundry and children's bedroom.
3. Porch: Restore the front porch and make the space 3-season, and landscape the front yard.
4. Addition: Expand the back of the house for kitchen and bedroom above, remodel the dining and living rooms, and add artglass windows on main floor.
5. Lot Change: After the neighboring house burned down, the lot was subdivided between our client and the neighbor on the other side. Survey, City approvals and property descriptions were finalized.
6. Garage and Office: Utilizing the partial lot from next door, a new garage was built with an open air covered walkway to the house. An office space was incorporated over the garage, allowing the client to work at home.