The days are getting noticeably shorter! Not looking forward to that. Oh well, part of living in the northern hemisphere. Good old 48.7519 degrees N, 122.4787 degrees W (Bellingham, WA) So you may read more...

Renovating so that the home functions better for the residents is a good idea, as long as the upgrades don't hurt the home's value or decrease usable space. More efficient homes are also more read more...

Do you have a "thing" about clutter? You don't have to be OCD to appreciate a pristine countertop. Whether your kitchen is large or small, that countertop clutter can sneak up on you. Small read more...

We are all individuals, and so it is no surprise that each homeowner has a desire for a home interior style that will be different from the previous owner, or the builder's style. So it's no read more...

The short answer is Yes! That is one of the reasons why so many homeowners wait in a bit of frustration for their remodel or new construction work to start. However, at Rose Construction Inc, we read more...

In spite of the 16 hour nights we have in Bellingham during winter months, we do not want the lights on full blast! What works best is incremental and task lighting, better known as workspace lights read more...

During our long winter nights in the Pacific Northwest, we tend to spend more time indoors - after all, it gets dark around 4:30! So what this means is, we start to see all the projects we need done read more...

Now that we have had to turn our clocks back, it is getting dark really early! Now is the time to assess the state of your home and decide what it may need to turn winter into a cheery, pleasant time read more...

What makes every home unique are the details each homeowner includes in their home. Even something relatively minor, like kitchen cabinet hardware (hinges, knobs, pulls) and interior and entry door read more...

This is all over the internet - home remodeling trends this year.  Here is a list for you to start on your own research. Do these match your own goals for updating your home? Remodeling for read more...

If your home has aged and your tastes have changed as well, it is time for some modifications and upgrades to breathe new life into your home. A designer stainless steel range hood over that range read more...

It costs your hard-earned dollars to remodel your home. Don't take chances that anything might go wrong! Hire a professional and check their license and references. Have a few conversations, so that read more...

Some people just like new stuff. But there are many reasons to stay in your current home; great neighborhood, close to work, and you just love the house. But homes are living things, and they need read more...

Hope to you all had a wonderful Christmas, and here we are, looking straight ahead to new years, 2019! Amazing! We won't require you to fulfill any new years resolutions, but you have had time to read more...

NAHB - National Association of Home Builders, helps members maintain professional standards, and provides ongoing certification classes for members. Membership in the NAHB assures homeowners read more...

If your home is just plain boring, or you want to increase it's value, or you love your house but it just isn't working for you anymore . . . then it is time to plan that remodel. The rooms most read more...

Guest rooms and living rooms are as important to the family as the bath and the kitchen. They just don't have as many fixtures and appliances! Fresh paint, a remodeled fireplace, custom bookshelves; read more...

Trick the eye! Create an impression of expansiveness by floor to ceiling curtains, see through furnishings, strategically located mirrors, and light colors. Customize storage with built-ins, even read more...

One too many kids for the number of bedrooms? Don't want to turn your home office into a guest room? Then it's definitely time to start thinking about an addition. The two basic ways to add on to read more...

Your home will have your unique touches, of course, but most homes would benefit from starting with the listed elements here: Single level. Yes, we admit, we get quite a few calls asking for a read more...

Let's face it. You have likes and dislikes, preferences in your home color scheme, flooring material, etc. But what about Fido and Cat?  I think my cat likes my house just because she can race me read more...

Replace the garage doors. There's an amazing range of styles for garage doors; check them out and pick something that enhances your homes style. It will make a big difference, as garage doors read more...

What are the must-have features of the modern laundry room? No long used simply for washing clothes, the laundry room has been redefined as a multifunctional space designed with style and read more...

Well, maybe not all, but mostly! No one wants a glitzy appearing home remodel, only to find out that on close inspection, cabinets don't open and close properly, or floor tile wasn't sealed well, or read more...

Outdoor living space is popular - in spite of pretty much all of us spending most of our lives inside a heated or cooled structure of one sort or another; we are still creatures of nature. Patios, read more...