The homestead looking a bit ragged after living and working at home for 6 months? Maybe that laminate countertop is looking a little worse for wear or a previous owner had an, uh, eclectic taste read more...

The amount and quality of light in your home will make a huge difference in the way it feels. This is an often neglected element of interior design, but it also happens to be one of the most read more...

Not at all! Of course your bathroom has to have the square footage to accommodate both, and if it does, then you can certainly have the best of both worlds. (Of course, you can always have the room read more...

The bath lav faucet can be utilitarian, or it can be a work of art! When you upgrade your bathroom next time (or even sooner) think about the faucet as a focal point, rather than just the source of read more...

When the nights start to get longer, we tend to turn inward into our homes, as we spend more time indoors. Number one is probably light! In Bellingham, it gets dark as early as 4:30 pm during the read more...

There's no need to dislike that dark little room! Yes, it's tiny, and probably there is no window, but there is a lot you can do with that little space to dress it up! Powder rooms are a great read more...

Here are some guidelines to help you with planning: Least expensive Keep all piping and wiring where it is. (Don't move the toilet, sink or shower!) Do replace tub/shower walls and door read more...

But you already knew that, didn't you? Color, patterns, texture and moisture protection make tile a ubiquitous element in bathroom design. Necessary, yes, but done well, tile will turn an ordinary read more...

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 read more...

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 read more...

Ahh, bathroom design! Who doesn't dream of creating their own spa-like retreat? No matter how awkward the space, or how small, utilizing high-quality materials and smart layouts, a charming, read more...

If you are updating your bathroom purely to create the bathroom you've always wanted, you are free to focus on just that: your personal desires, unencumbered by what a future purchaser may read more...

There are two kinds of rewards you can expect from upgrading your home; the one most of think of first is an increased value of our home; the next is a greatly increased enjoyment and satisfaction read more...

A remodeled space in your home can have a profound effect on your sense of well being. A well designed and carefully built kitchen or bath remodel will do wonders for your morale and for the value of read more...

Thinking about remodeling your bathroom? To decide what kind of upgrade you need, think about how you use your bathroom and how many family members use it. If it's just you in the house, there's read more...

Now that it's winter, we naturally spend more time indoors; after all, it gets dark here in Bellingham by 4:30! So, how is that going for you? Do you find yourself staring at the walls, wondering read more...

It's the smallest room in the house! This little gem of a space doesn't have to be a utilitarian closet; with a little imagination and not a whole lot of money, it can be turned into the most read more...

Ah, tiled showers with frameless glass shower doors and no-curb entries: the perfect home spa. After all, the best bathrooms aren't all about functionality, they're also a sanctuary; a spa-like space read more...

For many reasons it has become popular to replace tubs with large showers. Taking a tub bath usually uses more water than a shower, and takes more time. After all, if in a hurry you can jump in, take read more...

No, I'm not talking about the closet. It's the bathroom. In such a small room every detail is very noticeable so when it comes time to remodel, craftsmanship and attention to detail are critical. read more...

Plumbing and mechanical codes are revised and re-issued approximately every 3 years, which will explain some of the issues that come up in older homes when it’s time for a remodel. For instance, read more...