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

Most older bathrooms have some version of the typical tank-type toilet – the top of the tank at or above the countertop. The relatively new low-profile toilets are a great  option for that new look in your

  The shower shown above is from a Texas remodeling company, Remodel Now.  We have installed some showers that are similar to this beautiful tiled shower.    This is a very elegant tiled shower, coordinated

Maybe you need to refurbish you deck, or maybe it is time to completely tear it out and build new. Check out some decks Rose Construction, Inc. built: Spectacular outdoor kitchen with fireplace This one of

Great bathrooms, at hgtv.com posts some wonderful photos that provide excellent ideas on what you can do to make you bathroom a “stunning” bathroom!  Check them out and then start planning your stunning bathroom makeover. If your bathroom

No, not what “stuff” do you want to fill your house with; what do you want in kitchen cabinets, counter tops, flooring, wall coverings, sinks, faucets, and lighting fixtures.  That sort of thing!  Is your homes

Most of us are aware of how much difference adding the right tile to a bath remodel can make.  But when it comes to kitchens, tile seems to take a back seat to the cabinets and appliances. White

Materials include, but are not limited to carpet, tile, laminate and engineered wood. Selection of the best material must include the amount of traffic you expect and moisture.  Basements are notorious for moisture problems. “Basement

This remodel won for the residential bath $25,000 – $75,000 category for Whatcom County, Washington.   The bathroom in this small, historic one-story home was gutted and completely remodeled to a more modern and sophisticated look,

This is oue entry for the $30 – $60,000 category kitchen remodel that Rose Construction won a Whatcom County NAHB REX award for.   To achieve our client’s main objective to open up the space between the

These are from our NAHB Whatcom County Master Remodelers REX award for best residential remodel under $75,000. This 1978, three bedroom two bath home was dated and lacked the square footage for the entire family

The National Association of Home Builders and Remodelers and the Builders Industry Association of Whatcom County awarded Rose Construction Inc. three REX  awards. The awards recognize excellence in home remodeling. The company won Residential Remodel – Best