Fireplaces bring together an outdoor living area or patio. Similar to the attraction of a fireplace inside the home, an outdoor fireplace creates a central gathering spot. The outdoor fireplace is a great additon for anyone who wants to extend their time outside. With the cozy warmth it provides, you can enjoy your outdoor space…
First off, what’s the difference? Patio: Patios are on the ground level, and generally are constructed of concrete, gravel or pavers. Patios will give you more privacy than a balcony or deck, which is built off the ground. Patios cost less to build than a deck, and so are an inexpensive way to create an…
Sunrooms are perfect additions to homes that are starved for sunlight. Typically less expensive than conventional additions, these built-ons offer more window space than wall space to bring in as much light as possible to one end of your home. Sunrooms vary in their construction; some are basically a room added on, with lots of…
An outdoor living space can provide great views, an outdoor cooking and entertainment space and much more. Such a space can function as an outdoor retreat and act as an extension of the home. A natural gas fire pit built on a patio can provide a social gathering area after dark. A screened and covered…
It’s time to get serious about outdoor dining! The sun is shining here in Whatcom County, and we are chomping at the bit to warm up our barbecues. But what if you plan for a weekend backyard party, but the weather doesn’t cooperate? What you need is a patio roof. Skylights or transparent roofing give…
Decks, even when constructed of man-made materials, need regular maintenance, although composite materials require less attention, but don’t be fooled; they still need to be cleaned at least yearly. When should you replace a wood deck? With our wet weather and many overcast days, decks have a harder life in Whatcom County than in sunnier…
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 my favorites! You will notice that it has a wonderful roof, with skylights. In the Pacific Northwest you can never…
Rose Construction Inc will be showing off some of our recent remodel projects at the Whatcom County Home & Garden Show. The Master Remodeler’s booth will be hosting our company and several other local remodeling firms. The Show will be held at the Northwest Washington Fair and Events Center on March 4 – 6. Check…
Well, the TORH’s is over! We had 85 visitors on Sunday! Not sure of the count for Saturday, as I manned the front gate for our home project on Sunday. It was great to see so many people who were really interested in seeing what can be done with home makeovers. Families were out getting…
We were contacted by a client who saw us at the Whatcom County Home & Garden Show in Lynden a few years ago. We were featuring one of our favorite additions, an outdoor kitchen and living space (I’ll post that soon!), and our new client had remembered it. Luckily our name stuck as well! They’re…
I had the opportunity yesterday to visit one of our jobsites. The home is located in Bellingham’s Edgemoor neighborhood and has a beautiful backyard. We are renovating three bathrooms and rebuilding their deck. The deck was a collaborative design between the clients and Rose Construction. This design is larger than their old deck and features…