A kitchen backsplash works much like jewelry; it can bring a look together and highlight the kitchen. You’ll want a material that matches your pocket book and fits into your cleaning style. Tile backsplashes allow you

Sometimes new is better . . . like a newly tiled, glass framed shower; some things just wear out and cannot be properly cleaned anymore. But how about an entire house? An older home can

Pull-out pantries provide a great solution to storage in a small kitchen . . . and they are a wonderful solution in a larger kitchen as well. But hey, large kitchens have many options for

What details, you ask? Here are some of the most popular kitchen remodel details: With the trend toward more open kitchens and minimal wall cabinets, products related to kitchen storage were popular. For instance, corner

Most of us sometimes wish we could just get to that pan easier . . . or hurt our back lifting the big blender out of the cabinet to make those holiday cookies. You don’t

If you know your home needs a makeover, but hesitate to get started because it would just be too much, think about just bringing a room at a time up to current standards. Kitchen sinks

Now that it’s winter, we naturally spend more time indoors; after all, it gets dark here in Bellingham by 4:30! So, how is that going for you? Do you find yourself staring at the walls,

Here are some options in homes that baby boomers are reported to consider desirable or even essential, do they fit into your ideal concept of the perfect home? Bathroom: Non-slip floors (who wouldn’t like this?)

Bellinghamsters are remodeling their kitchens at a fast pace these days. Kitchens, and specifically, kitchen cabinets, are a prime focus. If you have nice, solid wood cabinets that are arranged to your liking, you can

Solid surface countertops are constructed of durable, man-made acrylic to provide years of low maintenance, beauty and service. DuPont Corian and Hi-Macs by LG Hausys are companies providing a hundreds of colors and patterns to

If you are considering remodeling your kitchen, don’t forget to have the floor done! Oftentimes it needs to be done, due to a slight change in the area of floor that the lower cabinets, refrigerator

How are your kitchen cabinets? Are you happy with them? Cabinets are an expensive replacement project, so many put up with their old cabinets far longer than they really want to. Everyone would love to

A Bellingham kitchen that was dated, dark and cluttered became a pleasant, friendly family space after this make-over by our skilled master carpenters.   This photo shows the kitchen before remodel.       The

Do you love your kitchen cabinets, but are tired of the color? Oak cabinets were popular several decades ago, but today homeowners are more likely to choose a light, painted cabinet finish. If your cabinets

Have the new cabinets built right up to the ceiling. If you have a high ceiling, put items you don’t use very often on the top shelves. Have some of the cabinet doors built with

Today is the first day of Fall! Hard to believe . . . except that the trees are turning bright yellow, orange and red; plus the furnace is coming on in the morning now. If

Appropriate lighting sets the tone for your home; too harsh and it feels like a warehouse store – get what you came for and leave; if too soft, it can be just too poorly lit

For some, this will not be hard to determine; but for those sitting on the fence, here are some helpful decision-making steps. Is there enough space for you and your family? Counter space, cabinet space

You walk on them; the kids spill things on them; the dog – well, enough said. So it may well be time for that new flooring you’ve been thinking about. Here are a few ideas

This is a small part of your kitchen, yet it has a big impact. It’s location guarantees that as soon as you walk into the kitchen your eye will see it first. The splashback is

You may say, “Cooking, of course!” But the evidence shows that kitchens in today’s homes are becoming more the activity and socializing center of the home. People are requesting computer work stations in the kitchen

Kitchen exhaust hoods can be very decorative, but don’t forget to have them sized right. It is recommended that they pull at least 100 cfm of air, but 150 to 300 cfm is better. Oversizing

Your dream kitchen is the kitchen you’ve always wanted; plenty of just the right kind of storage, a nice pantry, engineered stone countertops with undermount sink, pull out faucet, and maybe one of those neat

If your kitchen annoys you because of all the appliances and other items stored on the countertops, maybe it is time to remodel. Of course, getting rid of someof those items might be in the

Anyone who has had to use a standard, box-store-cabinet kitchen arrangement knows they would do anything for a decent pot & pan drawer. So when you are remodeling, be sure to include two or three