Who's That Publisher Guy?

Hi, and welcome to HomeStyleChoices.com. My name is Rob Levesque and I created and maintain this site.

Who am I and why did I start this?

I'm a former engineer with what some might call a geeky fascination for all the stuff that's available to design and decorate a home. I know what it's like to go through a home remodel and how long it can take to find the right products and make all the necessary choices.

So I combined that curiosity and a natural penchant for research into a way that might help others on that same journey.

If you really stop and think about it, most of the products that go into a home (aside from perhaps furnishings) have a technical nature about them. Sure, we want things that look nice but ultimately our satisfaction is tied to how well those products perform.

There are considerations that go along with any product, and none of them are absolutely perfect. I find that my technical background comes in handy when considering the various attributes of different products. (My wife likes to say that I'm just "practical"). Hopefully, some of that insight comes through on this website.

I look at home design as more than just defining the configuration of spaces and rooms. It's also about how we flesh out those spaces. You can take the same space and alter the design and style of it simply by the product choices you make. The style of fixtures and the type of surfacing materials you choose all roll into the concept of home design in my view.

When my family and I embarked on our own home remodeling project, I found that the design and research process was an exhausting and somewhat random process. The information wasn't consolidated, and it took an inordinate amount of time researching, collecting and assimilating this information. Then we had to figure out specifically which products we wanted and where to go to get them.

On top of that was the fact that I found some products purely by accident. That showed me that our choices were limited by what we were "aware of". It was one of these 'random finds' that prompted me to start this business, understanding that if there was a better resource for understanding what our options were from the start, we'd be better equipped to make more effective design and buying decisions.

Now I do this for others' benefit, hoping to alleviate some of the time and overwhelm that comes with remodeling or building a new home.

So explore the site, get informed about the choices you have and most importantly, enjoy the process.

Rob Levesque
Publisher/Editor