Your home will benefit from a well-designed deck. It is one of the most desirable home improvement projects, for those who enjoy spending time outdoors. And Bellinghamsters love to be outdoors; it’s one of the

If your home has aged and your tastes have changed as well, it is time for some modifications and upgrades to breathe new life into your home. A designer stainless steel range hood over that

After reading numerous articles on the joys of removing a wall or portion therof, to make a kitchen brighter and open to family, along comes an article telling us the opposite. Isn’t that just like

What do we do when it’s hot and sunny in Bellingham? Well, if you’re not out kayaking, hiking, running or biking (most of which you can’t do ALL day), we like to hang out in

Ah, there’s nothing like a beautiful countertop to set off a new kitchen or bath! They don’t have to be expensive, but the upside of paying more for a more durable (and let’s face it

This kitchen was completely gutted, and appliances including the sink were relocated. This involved re-piping gas lines to the stove and water and waste lines to the sink. The results show that it was totally

Painting the bedroom is nice, but you mostly sleep there. The room that gets the most time-spent points is the kitchen. The largest areas you see when walking into the kitchen is the floor, followed

The basic types are Stock cabinets, Semi-custom, and custom cabinets. Stock are the basic cabinets that every major hardware store carries. These cannot be customized and must be purchased to fit the existing kitchen footprint.

To make a great deck or patio you need the right decking material, we have For decks: Cedar decking is durable and versatile, with a color range from light browns and tans to pink Pressure

Are you happy with your deck? As with other elements of the home, individual homeowners have different needs and wants for a deck. The basic elements are low-maintenance deck materials, easy access, good flow and

The same modifications for aging in place are appropriate for anyone who has had surgery, pregnant women (sometimes the balance is off . . . ), a broken leg, and other injuries. What are the

Every kitchen has cabinets, but not every kitchen has useful cabinets. Think about it; how many pans do you have to sort through to get the one you want? Is the bowl you need to

Whatever your budget, an outdoor kitchen can be built to fit. Sometimes, it’s a simple deck with a roof and portable barbecue; for others, it can be nearly as elaborate as the indoor kitchen, featuring

Easy access to the kitchen! And a great dining set, of course. Because of the fast-paced lifestyle of so many families, dining rooms have become a virtual extension of the kitchen. This allows the cook

Usually, it will be the kitchen and/ or the bath. Let’s look at the bathroom. Many decades ago the toilet moved from an outhouse to the comfort of the home. The original bathrooms were functional

You deserve a nice, stylish place to relax after a long day at work. Why not surround yourself with things you really want? Good lighting – this will include just the right type of light

It costs your hard-earned dollars to remodel your home. Don’t take chances that anything might go wrong! Hire a professional and check their license and references. Have a few conversations, so that you know you

This homeowner wanted to modernize their outdated kitchen cabinets and countertops. The orginal cabinet doors were a plain white with the method of opening consisted of hooking the fingers under the cabinet door and pulling.

It’s no secret that the population of people over 65 in the United States is increasing. Most of them would like to remain in their home as long as possible – who wouldn’t? Living in

Just as many of us turn to spring cleaning this time of year – thoughts about how to make changes to our homes come to mind as well. Perhaps it’s spending so much time indoors

You know that old saying “You can never be too rich or too thin”? OK, you can be too thin, but it’s just a saying, don’t analyze it. The analogy for your home is, you

Moving a doorway or removing a wall to improve layout is always a better investment than splurging on high end appliances or even custom cabinets. While your kitchen serves various purposes, it’s important to design

Few city lots have enough room to add onto a home at ground level, so most homeowners opt to go up. Another solution would be turning the garage into living space, but then you wouldn’t

Vertical, sliding shower wand bars are not designed as grab bars – for a sliding bar that you can trust to keep you from falling, you need an actual vertically mounted grab bar. They are

If your home sports a bathroom that is 60 square feet or less, then you know what I mean. Small can be beautiful, but it rarely is, unless someone has put a lot of thought