We have been blessed (or not, if you have a hard time with too much heat!) with plenty of long, sunny days this summer, but the “handwriting is on the wall”; the days are getting

Remember how you felt when you first moved into your home? Love at first sight! So the years have passed, kids have come (or gone, depending on your age), and the house is in some

Just as in all things, when it comes to bathroom, we all have individual tastes. Think back many years ago, when bathrooms were first introduced inside the home! That was so exciting, people weren’t as concerned

Why?!! For heavens sake, remodel now, and enjoy it! It’s not unusual for home buyers to tear out parts of a home just purchased, simply because they have different tastes than the previous owners. Considering

Whew! We are having a very dry, warm summer here in Bellingham – instead of being unhappy about the heat (Bellinghamsters are not used to heat – temperatures over 75 for more than a couple

Whoah! There you were, dreaming of granite countertops, gleaming new appliances, and gorgeous cabinets that will finally allow you to get everything off the countertops. Did you know – it will take 4 – 6

Let’s face it. You have likes and dislikes, preferences in your home color scheme, flooring material, etc. But what about Fido and Cat?  I think my cat likes my house just because she can race

The ultimate results of your bath remodel project will depend on the quality of the company you choose. Right from their industry experience, planning skills, expertise, knowledge, workers, the merits of the company will work

OK, enough complaining about the trials and tribulations of small, even tiny, bathrooms (although the difficulties are real). What if you have a humongous bathroom, but it looks awful? Now that’s a problem we can

So many homes have small bathrooms – either the main bath is small or there is a guest bath that just seems way too small. No matter who uses it, they can feel cramped and

One great reason that comes to mind this time of year (our hot weather months), is that basements are spectacularly cool, compared to the rest of the house! You don’t even have to turn on

Homeowners are increasing the size of outdoor living spaces so they can enjoy a wider variety of activities outside. Especially here in Whatcom County and Bellingham areas, summers are the long days we look forward

A kitchen is the coziest space in a home and we all love gathering together there and eating something delicious. But summer is the time to enjoy fresh air and sunlight in gardens and on

Bathrooms put up with a lot of use and abuse – and all that moisture is hard on surfaces and finishes. At some point, it becomes difficult to properly clean the corners and cracks where

Replace the garage doors. There’s an amazing range of styles for garage doors; check them out and pick something that enhances your homes style. It will make a big difference, as garage doors usually face

You can have a simple deck built for your home – and there is nothing at all wrong with that! But what if you long for something more elaborate?  Decks can be clean, rectangular affairs

Indeed. What is the difference between a nice kitchen and a great kitchen? Two things, basically; a great kitchen is one that works for the way you use it, and it will be both practical

If your house is perfect, except that you could really use another bedroom, we totally understand. Sometimes you need a guest bedroom (because you hate giving up your bedroom for the in-laws visits), or you

Bathrooms suffer from a lot of exposure to moisture, and so require repair or updating more frequently than most parts of the house. When it is time for you to start planning your next bathroom

Not every home has an ideal spot to plop a kitchen pantry in; however with some thought, there are many clever ways to create pantry space.  Reclaim room from a hall closet that is next

If you are serious about how your food is prepared, then you are no doubt meticulous in selecting your kitchen layout and appliances. An epicurean’s kitchen is usually equipped with professional style appliances, sturdy and

Practical elements of kitchens can be easy to overlook; something you need, but not exactly exciting. How many cfm, where to exhaust it to . . . ho, hum, are you getting sleepy? Turn that

If your house suffers from small house syndrome, be assured that it can be remodeled to be the house of your dreams. Kitchen cupboards can be designed to go all the way to the ceiling;

There are many ways to upgrade a bathroom, here are some that you might like! Have your shower replaced, and include glass shower doors to open up the bathroom and make the shower itself brighter

There are so many ways to customize a kitchen, it might seem overwhelming at first. Here are some ideas to help narrow down those cabinet options: Kitchen cabinets can have a contrasting color in the