Sometimes it is just some relatively small things that are annoying – small areas of your home that keep nagging at your mind, because you know they need fixing or upgrading, but you just keep

Faucets and sinks! What are the most used item(s) in the kitchen? What wears out the fastest?  It’s a good investment to have a high quality faucet installed – the washers will last longer, and

Kitchen cabinets are not all the same, nor would you want them to be. Choices range from glass-fronted upper cabinets to open shelving. Some homeowners forgo some of the upper cabinets and have shelves installed

Three of the things that are guaranteed to drive up your costs: Changing your mind Relying on rough sketches Including high-end materials It is recommended to clarify the design and have a clear scope of

Let’s face it, kitchens wear out and age much faster than most of your home. Worn and chipped sinks, countertops and flooring can get you down.  The research and planning you need to do to

We get many calls to remodel small kitchens; they may be in condos, older homes, or for some reason the original home layout only allowed a small footprint for the kitchen. While some may bemoan

Why? You might well ask. Both rooms are high-usage, and both have to deal with water. The kitchen also receives wear from food spills, the occasional accidental knife cut to the countertop and dropped items,

Countertops – lets start here. Homeowners love granite and quartz. Granite is a natural stone, quarried from the earth in large blocks. It’s color will vary throughout, since Ma Nature likes it that way, and

Dingy kitchen getting you down? What you need is some inspiration, and a good contractor. Here is a dab of inspiration for you, and you know where you can get an excellent contractor, right? Install

A house truly becomes your own after you customize it to your unique lifestyle. You know you want to upgrade the house, but worry that you might not be happy with it a few years

Therefore, your kitchen should be unique; it should fit your needs. Does it? Usually a home was built by a contractor with a universal design that will satisfy the general home buyers expectations. However, that

Refurbish the basement; most basements are plain, dark, unused spaces, not very pleasant to spend time in. Make that square footage work for you; create an entertainment area for your guests. Add a beautiful bar

Sure, backsplashes have a practical purpose – as the name implies, but they can and should be so much more. The right backsplash will be a focal point for your kitchen and tie the whole

Do you believe that getting a kitchen remodel is a high-stress event? It doesn’t have to be! Here is your plan: Create a budget and stay within it! Keep a contingency fund for unknown problems

Everyone loves an island, right? When it comes to kitchens, they add an incredible amount of storage and working surface. Some homeowners even have an additional sink installed in the island. Cookbooks can be stored

Who hasn’t been seriously annoyed by their kitchen cabinets? We use them constantly, even when not cooking; condiments, coffee, peanut butter and jelly, napkins; everything is in those pesky cabinets, so you want the best!

Remodel the kitchen; who doesn’t want to do it? Updating your kitchen is worthwhile for many reasons; it increases the home value, makes spending time in your home more enjoyable, and inviting friends is over

Can’t decide what color scheme to select for your new kitchen? White, and the myriad tones that can give that basic white a feeling of warmth or coolness, is by far the most popular color.

A complete home makeover? Well, that’s a bit drastic, but it can be done! Usually there are lesser, but still annoying issues, such as the house laid out so that guests have to walk through

I bet you already know the answer. Kitchens and bathrooms are universally understood to be the most popular remodels. Reasons include the need to refurbish these spaces more frequently than the rest of the house

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

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

Bellingham is a popular city due to its proximity to the ocean, the mountains, and Western Washington University. Even those who like a “big city” fix now and then, can scoot up to Vancouver in

Ah, now that will depend on what you expect from your home, how many family members are living there, and their ages. And a  lot of other things. Do you have enough bathrooms for the

  And you don’t like that? Add a colorful backsplash! Kitchen backsplash tiles can include bold colors and geometric patterns. Even though it is a trend to have colorful, patterned tiles installed for the backsplash,