Sometimes you just have to have a room gutted to the walls and completely re-done. Either it is seriously outdated, or designed in a period style you just can’t live with  . . . or

That outdoor patio may have everything it needs – but does it? There’s something primeval and comforting about watching fire. As a plus, it provides warmth! Sitting around the fire, sipping wine, just invites conversation

Summers are much better when your home has a well-designed deck. Decks are wonderful for having backyard barbecues and summer parties. Add some lawn chairs, a stereo, a grill and friends and family! Humans used

Some people just like new stuff. But there are many reasons to stay in your current home; great neighborhood, close to work, and you just love the house. But homes are living things, and they

Not at all! Of course your bathroom has to have the square footage to accommodate both, and if it does, then you can certainly have the best of both worlds. (Of course, you can always

In the fairytale “Goldilocks and the Three Bears”, the little girl was testing the bears bowls of porridge, to find just the right one! A bowl of porridge is much easier to try out than

Any room can get old, and although it’s parts and pieces may not be worn out, so you don’t feel justified to really renovate the space, here are some things you can have your contrator

Ok, so you want to know what type of luxurious tile you can have installed over that heated bathroom floor. Well, what is the primary purpose of a bathroom? Uh, huh, the unglamorous toilet. However,

Many of our Pacific Northwest homes have fireplaces or wood stoves – because there’s nothing cheerier than zoning out in front of a fireplace on a long, chilly evening when the sun goes down at

The kitchen is one of the most used spaces in your home. Sooner or later, depending on usage, your kitchen will need a refresh or remodel for repairs and to keep it up to date.

The transition from fixed to adjustable, and then to roll-out cabinet shelves has forever changed the way homeowners view storage in their kitchens. Whether you utilize roll-outs, pull-outs, or blind corner storage solutions, the list

Hope to you all had a wonderful Christmas, and here we are, looking straight ahead to new years, 2019! Amazing! We won’t require you to fulfill any new years resolutions, but you have had time

Kitchens can have several different types of tiles, in different applications, and each will enhance your kitchen beautifully. When selecting tile consider where it will be installed. Glossy tile that goes o a wall will

While they are usually the smallest room in the house, bathrooms nevertheless can be thought of as being made up of several even smaller spaces. Shower space, toilet space, lav & sink space. I’ll stop

NAHB – National Association of Home Builders, helps members maintain professional standards, and provides ongoing certification classes for members. Membership in the NAHB assures homeowners looking for remodelors that member companies strive to maintain the

If your home is just plain boring, or you want to increase it’s value, or you love your house but it just isn’t working for you anymore . . . then it is time to

If you wondered why flags are being flown at half-mast today, it is in recognition of December 7, 1941, when American military base in Pearl Harbor was attacked by the Japanese Navy and air force.

Bathrooms tend to be cookie-cutter layouts during an era; efficient, but boring utilitarian rooms. When fixtures start to wear out, and perhaps there is concern of some leakage, due to the age of fixtures, it

The most common bathroom size is 8 by 5 feet. Just because the internet is loaded with huge gorgeous bathrooms, don’t think that they are all that common. So don’t feel bad about your small

Small galley kitchens can get hot quickly – invest in a good quality exhaust hood for your stove, and be sure that it exhausts to the roof, not the attic, or back into the kitchen! 

If you are way too young to worry about the infirmities of older age, think about what problems you would have at home if you broke your leg while snowboarding or biking in our Whatcom

Shelves and cabinets are the ultimate answer to clearing up your countertops, but then you probably knew that already, right? The solution really is to know how and where to implement storage solutions. So, here

Create an open floor plan with good flow by opening up the kitchen to the dining and living areas. This not only makes moving from one area to another easier, but makes the rooms feel

There’s no better time than winter to turn a boring bathroom into a spa retreat. While replacing a faucet, re-grouting tile, or repainting are relatively easy for some people to do, more ambitious jobs like

Typically, we think of bathrooms as the part of the house that most needs upgrading to be user-friendly to those with mobility issues or other age-related issues. However, the kitchen can really use some assistance