If it is time to upgrade the bathroom, then you should consider some features that may not have been included in the original bath. Whether you are young, or at retirement age, adding some features

Sunrooms are perfect additions to homes that are starved for sunlight. Typically less expensive than conventional additions, these built-ons offer more window space than wall space to bring in as much light as possible to

Operable skylight windows can open to let in the fresh air. This helps with cross ventilation in stuffy rooms, freshens up the air and cools down your living spaces without turning on an air conditioner.

The primary purpose of a kitchen backsplash is t protect the wall behind the sink from water damage, and the wall behind the stove from heavy grease and cooking stains. Backsplashes are designed to be

What’s the key to a happy cook? It starts with an organized pantry where it’s easy to see and therefore use what is there. If it drives you crazy walking into a pantry space that

So Whatcom county has had it’s first scorcher of the summer this year; those days of hot weather may have some of you wishing there was a roof over the patio or deck. In our

Showers do not age well, and when the time comes to replace a worn out shower, think of it not as a problem, but an opportunity. Whether you are replacing a tub/shower or an old

Well, almost everything! Those utilitarian sinks of long ago have been replaced with a plethora of options. There are undermount, and top mount sinks; single or double bowl style; sinks with one side small and

Backsplashes are the decorative focal point of your kitchen, adding visual flair, exuding personal style, and setting teh mood for the heart of your home. But backsplashes started out life as purely functional; installed as

Keeping older or physically challenged adults safe and independent in their own homes has become a top priority in recent years. Since the kitchen and the bathroom are the two places where a great number

One of the great things about a deck is that it gives you outdoor living space. It becomes an extension of the indoors. Decks can be used for relaxing, reading, eating, and more. Homeowners everywhere

A curbless shower is a great feature for giving your bathroom a sleek, streamlined look, but its benefits go beyond appearances. You’ve likely heard the term “aging in place.” It means designing ways for homeowners

With so many of us running to Costco and buying in bulk, a pantry seems a no-brainer. There needs to be a place to store our kitchen purchases, and keeping them organized is a real

New cabinets, countertops and backsplash will make you love your kitchen! Depending on how old and how worn your kitchen surfaces are, you may not need all of these options. Good quality cabinets can be

If you’ve got a compact bathroom and want the freedom of being able to take a bath or a shower, you really have only one option; a shower/tub combo. It’s an especially good solution for

Many homes have pretty small closets, makes one wonder what the designers were thinking. If you are craving a larger closet, it can be done. There are several ways to make that closet bigger; one

This is an interesting collection of information; we often think of the bath and the kitchen as the primary remodeling projects for homes, but not all remodeling delivers the highest return on cost. Garage door

Some deck floorings are more maintenance-free than others. Wood decks require regular maintenance, every 2 or 3 years to maintain their appearance. Composites, which blend ground up wood and plastic, require little maintenance; they simulate

The availability of new or previously owned homes is not keeping up with the number of people wishing to buy a home. If your sell your home for what seems like a huge profit, finding

The traditional kitchen has upper and lower cabinets, and sometimes, if there is an island, more cabinets under the island. All of these are great, but there is a trend to replace some upper cabinets

It’s not unusual for homeowners to be somewhat unsatisfied with their kitchen, but not sure how to make it better. After all, it’s not cheap to upgrade and one wants to be sure they do

Universal Design refers to features that make a room or entire home accessible to all. Accessibility issues can refer to poor eyesight, arthritic hands, unstable walking (such as needing a walker), or even wheelchairs. The

This depends on how many clothes and shoes you have, doesn’t it? There are some of us who prefer keeping our supply of clothing minimal, but for the majority, we need clothes for specific activities,

Most of us, when we think of using our yards for barbecues and visiting with friends and relatives, probably think of patios and decks. But there is another option that may work for you, pergolas.

Whether its a small bump-out addition with a remodel, or a full blown addition project, house additions are investments. If you do not plan on moving from the home, you have more incentive to make