Upgrading your kitchen is one of the most noticeable – and enjoyable – changes you can make to your home. To start, do your research! A kitchen has many features and functions, and there are

If you have ever wanted more than a BBQ on the deck, consider having an outdoor kitchen built. Today’s outdoor kitchens are increasingly a mirror of their indoor counterparts, with a variety of amenities that

Countertops wear out, as they are heavily used, and don’t get me started on what teen-agers with kitchen knives and block of cheese will do to the countertop. Cutting boards? Who needs those? So you

Do you love to soak in the bathtub? Many people are so busy they are all about the shower; even a spa-like steam shower probably does not take us as much time a relaxing soak

A beautiful tiled shower tends to be a centerpiece of a bathroom. While a tub is often still included, an eye-catching shower will become the focal point and often sets the tone of your design.

Everyone can use more space. Just look at garages with doors open, as you drive down a residential street this summer. It’s not just the concept of better storage; a house can feel too small,

This is one of the goals for most of us when considering our ideal kitchen. Who wants to spend half their time in the kitchen cleaning? So, let us consider what would make a kitchen

Think about your bathroom and how you use it? Don’t get weird now, the questions are: Do you mostly take quick showers and run off to work? Or do you like to have long soaks

Topping the annual ROI list in 2014 has been, surprisingly, a new steel front door; up to as much as 96.6 percent return on investment when the home is sold. A less expensive option if

Universal Design (UD) is the design of products and environments to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design. You might think of it as

When people say that the devil is in the details, they mean that small things in plans and schemes that are sometimes overlooked can cause serious problems later on. There is no place where this

Whatcom County residents are gearing up for the traditional 4th of July BBQ and the opening of the summer BBQ season. With the great weather that comes this time of year, decks are the way

So what can you do with that dark, junk-filled basement? You hate to waste the square footage using it as a place to toss stuff you don’t use very often, because you could really use

Why remodel your bathroom? Over the last 30 years or so, bathrooms have become an increasingly focal point of design in the home. As a consequence, more careful design and planning goes into bathroom remodels

A lot of Whatcom county residents tend to be into natural foods, outdoor exercise, and generally healthy eating. Of course we have plenty of gourmets, but healthy foods can be prepared and served as elegant

You need a plan to guide you as you evaluate your needs, set goals, find inspiration and select products. Do you want a retreat, or an efficient bathroom to just get things done? Maybe one

So you have been in your home for many years and the kitchen seems worn and bathrooms are dated. What should you do? The popular website  Houzz.com did a survey that found that the majority

Where can you go to find qualified remodelers for barrier free kitchens and baths? Recommendations from friends are great, but if that is not an option for you, NAHB, the National Association of Home Builders,

The following information is from BIAWC, the Building Industry Association of Whatcom County, the professional association for ethical and skilled contractors. Their organization provides advice for homeowners looking for remodeling as well as new construction

What do you need to know to have a kitchen remodel that you’ll be happy with? Well, no doubt this list will vary somewhat depending on your circumstance, but for a general list that covers

Kitchen design in the Pacific Northwest is probably driven by the fact that those who are drawn to our rainy, green and mild climate are tend to love natural materials and lots of windows. Better

Rising awareness of water conservation and new laws that limit water consumption mean that some people are moving away from multiple-body sprays in showers and jetted tubs. Steam and sauna are excellent alternatives that use

If you need to upgrade a small bath that‘s long past it’s prime, and you want it to be both practical and visually pleasing, here are a few small bath remodeling ideas to create a

  In most counties, decks need a permit for construction if they are off the ground. In Whatcom county this height starts at 30 inches. A skilled contractor can handle the permit, the structural engineer

Bathrooms are the most hazardous room in the house! Small spaces, wet floors and hard surfaces can make it dangerous for those with balance problems, low vision and just inaccessible to wheelchairs. Whatcom County attracts