If you find yourself one of the army of workers who now work from home, you may find the previously rarely-used-home-office could use an upgrade. Having a wall and door installed in the basement, for

What would be totally awesome is that the wild statements on some internet and TV shows were true; a complete kitchen or bathroom overhaul in 2 days! However, that simply cannot be done, not in

Since so many of us are working from home these days, it stands to reason that home offices are in high use. Sometimes it is harder to discipline oneself to work at home because we

Most of us have a budget when we plan a remodel or addition, and yet we want the best bang for our buck, right?! There are many ways to ensure the work stays within your

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 want to

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 attractive

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 appliances

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

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,

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

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

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

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 hardware can make a statement.

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

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

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 you know you

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

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

NAHB – National Association of Home Builders, helps members maintain professional standards, and provides ongoing certification classes for members. Membership in the NAHB assures homeowners looking for remodelors that member companies strive to maintain the

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

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; there are

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 selecting furniture that has hidden storage. Have you

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

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

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