Family members spend a lot of time in the kitchen – and they’ll be there more with an upgrade that fits your families needs. Want to be able to help the kids with homework while

Recommendations from friends are the best place to start your search for a qualified contractor. Before you make a decision, here are some things to consider: General contractors often win jobs based on their good

Many of our Bellingham clients request an instant-hot-water dispenser be included in their kitchen remodel. These neat little additions to the kitchen can deliver 60 cups of near-boiling water every hour and typically feature either

A remodeled space in your home can have a profound effect on your sense of well being. A well designed and carefully built kitchen or bath remodel will do wonders for your morale and for

Research! The details of a full kitchen remodel can be broken down into layout, material selection, style and color scheme. Of course there are endless online resources, as well as printed magazines full of ideas.

Thinking about remodeling your bathroom? To decide what kind of upgrade you need, think about how you use your bathroom and how many family members use it. If it’s just you in the house, there’s

It’s the smallest room in the house! This little gem of a space doesn’t have to be a utilitarian closet; with a little imagination and not a whole lot of money, it can be turned

You may not have found your dream home, but purchased a nice house with lots of potential. Now it is time to start the journey to turn it into your dream home. First, establish a

Selecting a contractor for the renovation of any part of your home is an important decision and requires you to ask the right questions. Some self-education is required! Research as much as you can; what

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

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

Basement game room bowling alley: Library ceiling net: Living room slide:   Laundry chute porthole:   Let your dreams come true!

If you are tired of having hair dryers (and their electrical cords), and curling irons cluttering up the countertop, have a pull-out built with storage for the items and hidden electrical outlets. It will be

Home owners want a home that is sustainable, energy efficient and user-friendly for people of all ages and abilities, so they can have a home that will last a lifetime. When upgrading the outside, adding

As you probably are well aware, the baby boom generation is driving many purchasing trends, and as that generation is now at or near retirement, their effect on the housing and remodeling industry has been

Like Carnac the Magnificent of Old, we here present you with knowledge of the future you could not know on your own. Home Remodeling trends expected for 2015, taken from many sources in the Remodeling

  Ah, winter! The time of year when it gets dark early and we spend more time indoors; we can no longer ignore those walls we should have had painted last summer, and that awful

  Have you heard of Murphy’s Law? “Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong.” You need a list, so I have provided one for you! Materials might be delivered late, dented, or with something

Budget and lot sizes may keep you from adding square footage onto your home, but that doesn’t mean you can’t improve the way you use your home. Many homes have basements that are notoriously under-used.

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,

Aging In Place is the ability to live in one’s own home safely, independently and comfortably regardless of age or ability. Most would rather remain in their own home, whether they may become disabled due

No, I’m not talking about the closet. It’s the bathroom. In such a small room every detail is very noticeable so when it comes time to remodel, craftsmanship and attention to detail are critical. Bathroom

“Scope of work” is the term used to describe the basic parameters of a project. You can start with your wish list and budget, then determine the scope of work. A designer, architect or contractor

Well, the worst of winter is over for our Pacific Northwest, and while the weather here is mild compared to the rest of the country, this winter we had a late snowstorm (6-8 inches), with

A lot of planning should be done before the remodel begins, and if this is done well, your project will go smoothly. The first phase should be carried out by the homeowner; researching contractors and