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 partial second floor to be built over the garage. However, single level homes are great for those who wish to…

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 to the top of the stairs, and she does this by digging her claws into the carpeting on the…

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 usually face the street and cover a large percentage of the front of your house. Replace windows. Have energy efficient windows installed,…

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 purpose. At the top of the list is organization and storage. Inadequate storage is the number one reason homeowners seek a laundry room remodel. Organizational…

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 . . . you get the picture. You want your home to look great, and when you look up close,…

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, porches and decks are found on most homes, as evidence of our love of the outdoors, even when…

And why, you might ask? For many reasons: Finishings wear and need replacing. Your family grew and an addition is needed. You just bought a home, but the previous owner’s tastes were anything like yours! I see a new kitchen in the near future! You love your home and want to stay in it when…

Here are some ideas to update your home:  It takes some time for your fav contractor to schedule a full kitchen upgrade, but here are some things he/or she can squeeze in between those big jobs that were put on the schedule last winter. How about having the cabinets painted a new color? Replacing the…

Most homeowners are happier if repairs and maintenance are kept to a minimum. It’s a good idea to find out the life-span and maintenance requirements of materials when having your home upgraded. You might be pleasantly surprised to find that there are beautiful materials you can select that don’t cost any more than the more…

Like most homeowners, you probably have an “if only .  . .” list. Those things you would like to change to make your home “just right”. Does your home feel like there isn’t enough space? Here are a few ideas to improve the flow, ambient light and “elbow room”. Walls can be removed to improve…

Many of us want a home office, if not for work, then for paying bills, reviewing articles and books we find interesting; even checking out cookbooks! Reading through recipes isn’t necessarily something you want to do in the kitchen. So, how to create a pleasant, efficient office in the home? Depending on how you intend…

Some homes are high-maintenance, and that costs time and money. Here are a few ideas on how to turn that high-maintenance home into a low-maintenance one: Select siding such as fiber-cement siding; it is a tough, long-lasting fiber-cement material that is easier on paint (not so much expanding and contracting as wood), and is rot,…

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…

I love tile; tiled bathroom walls, showers and floors. Tiled kitchen flooring; tile in the entry. How about tiled patios? There a million types of tile, and they look great almost anywhere. Porcelain and ceramic tiles. Porcelain tile is made by pressing porcelain clays, which forms a tile that’s dense, impervious, fine grained and smooth.…

If your home has an unused space you might be familiar with the feeling of irritation whenever you enter that part of the house; why is it not pulling it’s own weight? You pay property taxes on it; you heat it and must (occasionally) clean it.  Well, it’s high time you put a stop to…

Bathrooms come in all shapes and sizes, and you may be shaking your head wondering what the last owner was thinking when they did “that” to the bathroom. No matter what needs fixing or replacing in your bathroom, be assured it can be turned into the bathroom of your dreams. Sometimes, it’s true, the only thing…

You pay a lot for your home – mortgage, property taxes, maintenance. Every square foot of that house should be space you live in and enjoy! Most homes have places that no one ever goes to, except to retrieve a tennis racket or store your grandmothers photo albums. Partial second floors have this common problem.…

Whew! Horror stories abound, and marriages are sometimes broken on an unrealistic DIY home remodel. Repairing and restoring a home, with a family living in a reduced portion of it, is very fraying on everyone’s nerves. Unless you are a skilled carpenter, electrician and plumber, we recommend hiring a contractor to do the work. After…

Summer means cooking out on the deck, vacations, and lots of outdoor activities. To ensure that you get your maximum summertime fun, hire a reliable contractor to get those projects done for you. Power wash the deck, driveway, and exterior of the house. Re-stain the deck and fence. (Especially here in the Pacific Northwest, our…

All the studies tell us that the upgrade with the number one return on investment, is the kitchen. Since we all spend so much time in the kitchen, this totally makes sense. It also is oftentimes one of the largest rooms in the home, next to the living and dining rooms. So much space will…

If the kitchen needs some work, decide just how much needs to be done. Replacing cabinet hardware can make a big difference; updating the sink and faucet have a large impact as well. In any case, stop and think about what needs replacing and what can be repainted or refinished. Bathrooms are next on the…

Family members spend a lot of time in the kitchen – and they’ll be there more with an upgrade that fits your families needs. Want to be able to help the kids with homework while preparing dinner? Have a countertop seating area added to the kitchen. A 12 inch overhang and some designer stools and…