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This homeowner wanted to modernize their outdated kitchen cabinets and countertops.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

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 Either it is seriously outdated, or designed in a period style you just can’t live with  .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