There are fireplaces, and then there are awesome fireplaces! If yours is just not “doing it” for you, and you just don’t enjoy sitting in front of it and gazing at the warm flames like

Transform your dreary,  unfinished basement into a space everyone can enjoy. Even a mostly below grade basement can be brightened up with window wells. These nifty constructions allow you to have windows installed with a

Now that we have had to turn our clocks back, it is getting dark really early! Now is the time to assess the state of your home and decide what it may need to turn

Everything from food prep to paying bills and charging electronics often happens in the kitchen/ dining area. Today’s homeowners prefer a clean look with small appliances tucked away in drawers and cabinets. Knowing just where

Who wouldn’t want a larger bathroom with walk-in shower? It seems to be the most popular bath remodel project that clients ask for in recent years. Increasing the size of the bathroom allows space for a

What makes every home unique are the details each homeowner includes in their home. Even something relatively minor, like kitchen cabinet hardware (hinges, knobs, pulls) and interior and entry door hardware can make a statement.

Uh-oh, Thanksgiving is not far away, and right on it’s heels is Christmas! If you’ve been putting off the kitchen remodel you need, and now it’s too late for the full-meal deal. But what can

If you like the look of something different, then you may be on the front of the trend to oil-rubbed bronze and yes, even black kitchen faucets. Why are so many faucets chrome? Well, they

When we are healthy and have no problems getting around, we don’t usually think about what would we need the world to be like if we had mobility issues? We don’t have to wait until

OK, to start with, there is the question of how much water is coming out of that shower head? Do you know? It costs money to provide and to heat it, so let’s get a

An open, airy kitchen provides a cheery space for family and guests to congregate before and after meals. Generally, kitchens are becoming less formal and much simpler than in years past. Clean lines and open

Are you not looking forward to winter because the kids will be stuck in the house from 4:30 on (which is when it gets dark in the winter here in Whatcom County)? Then maybe an

Studies are showing that more and more Americans are opting to eat at home instead of dining out. This means that the kitchen is taking on a more important role for the family. Convenient locations

This nifty piece of kitchen cabinetry adds countertop space, storage underneath in the form of shelves for cookbooks, drawers and cabinets. The top is usually extended 12 out on one side to provide countertop eating

While it’s great to have a day off work to celebrate the end of summer, how did this holiday get started, and what is it in celebration of? The nitty gritty is that the Labor

Pretty much everyone likes getting good deals and saving money, but most of us also like to splurge on some things. Sometimes, saving money can actually mean spending more in the long run when the

No matter what time of year it is, we all take showers, pretty much every day. So it’s important to have a shower that puts us in a good mood for the day, or has

Fall is getting closer . . . and back-to-school is near. So wouldn’t a laundry room fit right in with a laundry station, a pet feeding station, an organizational cork board, and open shelving for

Unless, of course, you just had yours done! Color, style and built-in conveniences are what make the cabinets, and with constant use, they can begin to show their wear. New cabinets will completely refresh your

If you can reorganize and equip your kitchen for it’s maximum utility, you may not need to expand the square footage. You can start by having the shelves replaced with cabinet height pullout drawers only

How cold the floor was in the bathroom and shower? Now is the time to get ready for next winter! Heated floors can be installed in the master bath, and a luxury item we all

This is all over the internet – home remodeling trends this year.  Here is a list for you to start on your own research. Do these match your own goals for updating your home? Remodeling

Decks with a view should recieve special treatment for their railings. To avoid blocking any of the view, there are railing systems that will keep you and your guests safe from any falls, while providing

We all love walking into a well-laid out bathroom with thoughtfully designed tile, lav, shower and maybe a roomy tub. However, to truly love a bathroom, all plumbing fixtures should be ergonomically easy to use

The biggest component of many bathrooms is the shower, and who wouldn’t love a large tiled shower? Usually the shower is tucked at one end of the room, or in a corner, so it has