Bamboo has been recommended as an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional wood flooring. It grows far faster than trees and so can be harvested far more frequently than the 40 year span most trees require to

Willow Creek vanity in shaker style. There are a nearly endless number of styles and colors to choose from, which is wonderful, but may make it hard to come to a decision when making your selection! The

Cree’s award wining LED bulb We often get asked what is the best type of lighting. Everyone knows incandescents are on their way out – but what is the best replacement?  It depends somewhat on

Here are some amazing bath tubs! Copper – yes its pricey, but unique and beautiful! If you are tired of the same old white porcelain or common, fiberglass tubs, check out the variety of sizes

Old world French kitchen I found this neat kitchen design blog that is showing off some of the authors favorite French kitchens. Most of them have a solid, homey comforting feeling – which I suppose

Step outside the box and be creative with your kitchen remodel. Kohler has an interesting sink, with matching backsplash tiles.   The faucet is “Revival” shown on the Kohler website. I like the comments I

If your home was built prior to 1978 and you are going to disturb the paint – i.e., sanding, sawing, then yes. For two reasons: 1) health concerns; and 2) The EPA’s Renovation, Repair and Paint rule.

Black tile floor retro style   I’m intrigued by this dramatic retro-style tile flooring, done in black with white trim.  We’ve renovated many bathrooms all over Whatcom County. Here are a few of our recent

Custom cabinetry will make any kitchen into a spectacular showpiece. Here is a wonderful example from a kitchen makeover in West Chester, PA, showing off custom cabinets of Bristo door style in a maple finish.

Ok, I admit it – I pirated this article and title from Kathy’s Remodeling blog, who borrowed it from a new DIY Network television show called “I Hate My Bath”. They feature remodeled bathrooms, using

Don’t go with the ordinary; these fixtures are works of art! Kitchen and bath design newsis the online source for these wonderful bathroom fixtures.  Another washbasin from Laufen’s collection is called the Il Bagno Alessi

The NAHB has a comprehensive article outlining aging-in-place issues. It is titled “Aging-in-place checklists for home remodeling”. The sections are: Exterior Overall floor plan Hallways Entry Thresholds Interior doors Windows Garage or Carport Faucets Kitchen and

Bathrooms can be big or small, but they never have to be ordinary! Creative solutions can be applied to every part of the bathroom. This wonderful sink is found on the Kitchen Design Concepts website,

So, what to do with that small kitchen? Small rooms do not have to be “too small”. They can be re-designed so that a more accurate description would be an “efficient kitchen”. After all, it

There are many variables in remodeling a room in an existing home; many of these cannot be seen until some demolition work is done. So you want new flooring in the kitchen and you have

There is a great collection of some very creative and visually stunning stairs shown at the Builder Onlinewebsite. When you need to add some stairs, inside or outside your home, think creatively! Stairs can be works

This a question we get asked a lot: “What kind of lighting is dimmable?” The good news is that most lighting today comes in a dimmable bulb. You will pay significantly more up front for the

Cool new bath fixtures: This is like a neat combination of the hot tub and a bathtub! Kohlers website states: “The deep bathing wells allow users to sit almost totally immersed in water. Available in

Things to consider when making bathroom flooring decisions: Will it stand up to kids? Is it durable? How does it look? How does it feel with bare feet? How does it stand up to moisture?

This is a beautiful kitchen we completed recently, with cherry cabinets in shaker style and Shivikasi yellow granite countertops. The corner cabinets have nifty rotating shelves to access as much of the corner space as possible. There

Let’s just look at a kitchen remodel. You’ve come up with a list of the things you want done in the kitchen. You’ve done your research and selected a general contractor.  Now you innocently ask:

Add on to that house. You may have many reasons for wanting to stay where you are, from the kids are in a great school, to you only live 5 miles from work, to you

We get asked this question a lot, since many of our jobs are kitchen remodels. We,ve compiled some information to help you decide which would be the best selection for you. Definitions:  Granite:  Granite, otherwise known as

This is a question we are asked at some point with every remodel project. Clients of course, want a specific dollar amount but with all the variables before a project has even begun that is a complex question. 

Housing zone.com has a great article that lists what is important in today’s tight economy when it comes to remodeling your kitchen or bath: 1. Color 2. Tactile appeal through textures – “Lines, colors, and patterns