Got a basement? Then you are lucky; you may have forgotten about that semi-used space, but it has been sitting there beneath you for years, just waiting to be brought into the light. Basements can

Fireplaces bring together an outdoor living area or patio. Similar to the attraction of a fireplace inside the home, an outdoor fireplace creates a central gathering spot. The outdoor fireplace is a great additon for

Many homeowners dream kitchens will have a separate, walk-in pantry loaded with shelves; pull out shelves, and counterspace for all the storage. No need to shlep out to the garage for certain items! Pull out

It’s never too late to invest in cooking skills and supplies that you might have acquired during the pandemic. Adequate storage for your utensils, appliances, and pantry items will make your kitchen more orderly, functional

The major factors in planning a bath remodel are: Plan for the space you have; if keeping to the same footprint, decide whether you have the budget to move plumbing fixtures, as this can add

When you are preparing for that kitchen upgrade, put some special research into finding the best backsplash for your new kitchen. There are so many options, for material, color, texture, and how much area you

Upgrading or improving your kitchen is one of the best things you can do for yourself and your home. Not all kitchens were designed originally for efficiency or style. If you hate preparing food or

It’s probably no surprise to homeowners everywhere, that the trend for several years now is to open the home up by reducing the amount of interior walls. The idea is to create one large living

Imagine a clutter-free kitchen with a spot for everything; how about an appliance garage? More people increase storage space in their kitchen so they aen’t having to run out to another part of the house,

Your shower doesn’t have to be a aboring place where you scrub down before or after work. Instsead, upgrade your shower and enjoy it to the fullest. Here are some great options to seriously improve

Many of us in the Whatcom county area love to grow things, and with a greenhouse the growing season can be extended. We recently built a little greenhouse for a previous client, it is almost

Spa style bathrooms have become very popular, as they provide a luxurious, relaxing space in our own homes. To elevate your bathroom beyond purely functional, here are some ideas to incorporate in your next bath

When you live in a home for many years, basements frequently become forgotten spaces for things no longer used. Hme renovation ideas for basements are everywhere, but have you been putting it off because you

If the summer feels like it’s passing you by, and you still don’t have an outdoor kitchen, then you need to start planning and budgeting for it. After visiting with friends and family who have

If they are of good quality – keep them and have them updated. Many older cabinets are made from actual plywood, which you won’t be able to get today. If the main problem is they

First thing, we all much prefer an organized kitchen, where it is easy to locate every item used in food preparation. So it goes without saying, maximize storage. But it needs to suit the way

Looking all over the internet, and talking to homeowners who call us for bath remodels, here are some of the reasons people want a bath remodel: Another reason we hear frequently, is the owner needs

If you have been longing for a large shower to replace a seldom used tub, you would be right in there with a majority of homeowners. Luxury showers are the dream of many of us!

Many older homes have wall to wall carpet, which cannot be replaced without a professional; so it usually remains in place way too long. There comes a time when shampooing the rug doesn’t really seem

Bathroom surfaces have to deal with a lot of moisture, so they tend to wear out or become difficult to properly clean. No one wants mold or mildew growing in the tile grout or around

One of the most under rated yet important elements of the modern kitchen is the quality of the exhaust fan. Cooking vapors are full of moisture and sometimes oils, and definitely smells. Some of those

If you have been in your home for a number of years, no doubt there are things about the home that are dissatisfactory and you would love to change them. Where to start? It’s a

Successful bath remodels require working with the constraints of the space you have to make important decisions about how the room functions and flows. This means working around the locations of shower, tub, vanity and

Not all home improvements require an addition or other major work. Sometimes we just need a little more light, or to have a room painted, or . . . there are many relatively small projects

Adding on to your existing home – creating a new bedroom suite, adding a bathroom or even building a second story can be a good way to make your house suit your needs. It can