And you don’t like that? Add a colorful backsplash! Kitchen backsplash tiles can include bold colors and geometric patterns. Even though it is a trend to have colorful, patterned tiles installed for the backsplash,

Well . . . they can be. An old, hard to clean shower, not so much. So what you need is to have that old shower torn out and a wonderful, mildew-free shower built-in, just

If you are updating your bathroom purely to create the bathroom you’ve always wanted, you are free to focus on just that: your personal desires, unencumbered by what a future purchaser may want! Determine what

Anyone who has ever thought about redoing or designing their own kitchen will know that it’s probably easier, maybe less expensive (?) and less traumatic just to move to a house that already has a

  For many reasons it has become popular to replace tubs with large showers. For one thing, tubs use more water than a shower (usually!), and a tub bath requires more time. With a shower

What would make you love your kitchen? You probably spend a good deal of time in there, so you should enjoy it! Unless you’re really attached to your microwave. But, even if that might be

Here’s a good quote for that: “Trying to be happy by accumulating possessions is like trying to satisfy hunger by taping sandwiches all over your body.” The Happiness Initiative has a new handbook with simple

  Bellingham is a popular city for active retirees, with our close proximity to sea and mountains. But what happens when physical challenges make it hard to get around the house? One popular solution is to

Do you have an unappreciated and underused basement? Everyone can use more room; make that basement work for it’s living. Depending on your needs, you can have it turned into: A home theater – awesome!

Getting what you visualized, within your budget, and that functions as you thought it would, that is an effective kitchen remodel. How to achieve that? First determine what you want from your new kitchen. Is

Spring officially starts on Sunday, the 20th. What could make your home feel more like spring? You might be noticing a dinginess to the walls, now that days are getting longer and more light shines

Recommendations from friends are the best place to start your search for a qualified contractor. Before you make a decision, here are some things to consider: General contractors often win jobs based on their good

Homeowners love low-maintenance decks; add a roof or partial roof and you have a year-round outdoor living space. Decks make it possible to enjoy the outdoors without getting in your car and driving somewhere. Add

Daylight savings (we lose an hour of sleep) and St. Patricks day. What a stressful week! And a wind storm last night. What you need to do to keep your sanity is hire a contractor

Open up the home; you don’t have to expand the footprint of your home to give it more of that “open” feel. Many are choosing to have a wall removed and having a more functional

The eternal question. Any home already built was designed to meet someone else’s needs, not yours, and over time may have developed some additional quirks and issues. But it’s yours now, and in contemplating what

Are you looking forward to spring weather and the start of BBQ season? You might be more excited about it if you were confident that your deck is in great shape. It may be time

There are two kinds of rewards you can expect from upgrading your home; the one most of think of first is an increased value of our home; the next is a greatly increased enjoyment and

Many types of countertops are available. For the budget conscious, laminate is an excellent option. They come with a gel coating and high-quality printed patterns that mimic almost any natural material you can imagine. Acrylic

Before you start planning your kitchen remodel, it would be wise to find a contractor who specializes in kitchen and bathrooms. You don’t want to hire a roofer and framer just because they have ‘contractor’

We all love the convenience of showers, but who doesn’t enjoy a relaxing soak in a tub? If you have room for it, you can create a bathing experience to rival the Romans, and we

Many of our Bellingham clients request an instant-hot-water dispenser be included in their kitchen remodel. These neat little additions to the kitchen can deliver 60 cups of near-boiling water every hour and typically feature either

Common problems with existing bathrooms are: too small, worn out surfaces and fixtures, and water damage. Too small bathrooms can be tackled with one or more of these options: Move a wall out to make

A remodeled space in your home can have a profound effect on your sense of well being. A well designed and carefully built kitchen or bath remodel will do wonders for your morale and for

Research! The details of a full kitchen remodel can be broken down into layout, material selection, style and color scheme. Of course there are endless online resources, as well as printed magazines full of ideas.