Maybe not just yet, there is always time for that in the future. But if your home is feeling more like a pain than a refuge from the world, here are some remodel ideas that fall short of that massive addition you are planning. Update the kitchen by replacing the faucet; these things have internal…
It’s probably no surprise to homeowners everywhere, that the trend for several years now is to open the home up by reducing the amount of interior walls. The idea is to create one large living space consisting of the dining area, kitchen and living room. Outdoor areas are even being connected to the kitchen to…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ROSE CONSTRUCTION INC CELEBRATES 30 YEAR ANNIVERSARY Bellingham, Wash., November 2, 2016 – Rose Construction, Inc, a home remodeling company specializing in bathrooms, kitchens, and additions, celebrates 30 years in business. “This is a significant milestone for any company,” says DyLon McClary President and CEO of Rose Construction, Inc. “We are extremely…
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 reputations, but circumstances can change. Be sure to get recommendations from recently completed jobs and perhaps visit a jobsite during…
Sooner or later you may join the millions of people who remodel their homes each year. Perhaps it’s at that moment when you realize that you haven’t cared for the avocado green and harvest gold color scheme in your kitchen for several years. Or maybe you can’t take it any more one day when you…
You may have had the question posed to you: “Do you want to fly in an airplane that you know was built by the lowest bidder?” Hiring the contractor with the lowest bid for a remodeling project may be just as foolish. So the question then is, why? Let’s look at some of the reasons:…
There are some who have had bad experiences, but that doesn’t have to happen to you. Lets examine some of the fears or myths that poor contractors have created due to incompetence, dishonesty or just poor communication: Will projects always run longer and cost more than you expected? It’s a common misconception that all contractors underbid and overpromise. Proper planning and research…
Why should you care if your home remodelor is a member of NAHBR? Well, first off, what is it? Founded in 1982, NAHB Remodelers of the National Association of Home Builders represents and serves the interests of more than 14,000 remodeling industry members. The Federation of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) exists to represent the…
The blog “Kathy’s remodeling blog” has a very informative article titled “Why competitive bidding doesn’t work”. If you are not sure of this, ask yourself if you would like to fly in a plane knowing the airline manufacturer who built it was the lowest bidder. As Kathy’s blog explains, the contractors bidding will not have complete plans and so…
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. An article that discusses the complexity of estimating the cost for a home remodel is in http://www.remodeling.hw.net/estimating/pricing-research.aspx?rssLink=Pricing+Research Some of the…
There are several effects a blizzard can have on remodeling. First is, imagine you are stuck in your home or apartment for 3 days. Normally you would be at work, walking the dog, taking the kids to school, soccer practise, running errands. But no, you are stuck at home, can’t get out the front door. …
The local newspaper, Bellingham Herald has an article titled “County ranked No. 2 in U.S. for vitality of indie retailers”. What this means is residents know that it is better to deal with local companies than multi-nationals. Local shops, contractors and suppliers care whether you, the customer, are happy with your purchase or service. For…