Getting what you visualized, within your budget, and that functions as you thought it would, that is an effective kitchen remodel. How to achieve that? First determine what you want from your new kitchen. Is

Spring officially starts on Sunday, the 20th. What could make your home feel more like spring? You might be noticing a dinginess to the walls, now that days are getting longer and more light shines

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

Homeowners love low-maintenance decks; add a roof or partial roof and you have a year-round outdoor living space. Decks make it possible to enjoy the outdoors without getting in your car and driving somewhere. Add

Daylight savings (we lose an hour of sleep) and St. Patricks day. What a stressful week! And a wind storm last night. What you need to do to keep your sanity is hire a contractor

Open up the home; you don’t have to expand the footprint of your home to give it more of that “open” feel. Many are choosing to have a wall removed and having a more functional

The eternal question. Any home already built was designed to meet someone else’s needs, not yours, and over time may have developed some additional quirks and issues. But it’s yours now, and in contemplating what

Are you looking forward to spring weather and the start of BBQ season? You might be more excited about it if you were confident that your deck is in great shape. It may be time

There are two kinds of rewards you can expect from upgrading your home; the one most of think of first is an increased value of our home; the next is a greatly increased enjoyment and

Many types of countertops are available. For the budget conscious, laminate is an excellent option. They come with a gel coating and high-quality printed patterns that mimic almost any natural material you can imagine. Acrylic

Before you start planning your kitchen remodel, it would be wise to find a contractor who specializes in kitchen and bathrooms. You don’t want to hire a roofer and framer just because they have ‘contractor’

We all love the convenience of showers, but who doesn’t enjoy a relaxing soak in a tub? If you have room for it, you can create a bathing experience to rival the Romans, and we

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

Common problems with existing bathrooms are: too small, worn out surfaces and fixtures, and water damage. Too small bathrooms can be tackled with one or more of these options: Move a wall out to make

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.

Have grab bars installed, to reduce the risk of falls and assist your senior with mobility issues or balance problems. Typical locations are near the toilet, tub and shower. Note that in senior housing, railings

1. Healthy homes – non-off gassing finishes, no-formaldehyde cabinets, air filtration systems. 2. Comfort! Heated floors in the bathroom, heated towel racks. Who wouldn’t like this? 3. Elegant or unusual lav sinks in the bathroom. 4.

You just got a call to bring your loved one home from an assisted living facility. You panic, knowing they cannot get around your home as it is. What to do? We get calls like

Minor kitchen remodels are a popular home improvement project. It stops short of gutting the kitchen and installing new everything, but includes enough to make that old kitchen sparkle. Refinished cabinets and drawers, new sink

If you cook for more than just one or two, then you can imagine how wonderful it would be to have a pot filler above the stove top. Carrying a heavy pot of water from

If your kitchen basically works for you, but too many of it’s features are worn out, you are a candidate for a facelift; if the kitchen drives you crazy because the lighting is bad, the

Remodeling outdated bathrooms can be a headache. Plumbing, layout and design can be overwhelming. But it can also be rewarding, both in enjoyment of your new bathroom, and in knowing you have increased the value

Bathrooms “wear out”, in that they are prone to moisture damage and the wear and tear of high use. Finishes corrode and tiles and flooring may become chipped. In addition to usage, they seem to

Granite is a durable, easy to clean and low maintenance material for countertops. There are many ways to save when remodeling the kitchen, but many homeowners want to splurge when it comes to the counters.