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

  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,

Well . . . they can be. An old, hard to clean shower, not so much. So what you need is to have that old shower torn out and a wonderful, mildew-free shower built-in, just

What would make you love your kitchen? You probably spend a good deal of time in there, so you should enjoy it! Unless you’re really attached to your microwave. But, even if that might be

Here’s a good quote for that: “Trying to be happy by accumulating possessions is like trying to satisfy hunger by taping sandwiches all over your body.” The Happiness Initiative has a new handbook with simple

Do you have an unappreciated and underused basement? Everyone can use more room; make that basement work for it’s living. Depending on your needs, you can have it turned into: A home theater – awesome!

Spring officially starts on Sunday, the 20th. What could make your home feel more like spring? You might be noticing a dinginess to the walls, now that days are getting longer and more light shines

Recommendations from friends are the best place to start your search for a qualified contractor. Before you make a decision, here are some things to consider: General contractors often win jobs based on their good

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

Before you start planning your kitchen remodel, it would be wise to find a contractor who specializes in kitchen and bathrooms. You don’t want to hire a roofer and framer just because they have ‘contractor’

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

1. Healthy homes – non-off gassing finishes, no-formaldehyde cabinets, air filtration systems. 2. Comfort! Heated floors in the bathroom, heated towel racks. Who wouldn’t like this? 3. Elegant or unusual lav sinks in the bathroom. 4.

If you cook for more than just one or two, then you can imagine how wonderful it would be to have a pot filler above the stove top. Carrying a heavy pot of water from

This Bellingham complete kitchen make-over included custom cabinets, a new tile floor,  and quartz countertops.   BEFORE             AFTER           This Bellingham kitchen remodel included custom

Do you have a 2-story home? Too many stair systems are plain-jane functional. Standard width, standard railing, built to code. But do they add anything to your home? Stairs are often at the entry of

Sometimes new is better . . . like a newly tiled, glass framed shower; some things just wear out and cannot be properly cleaned anymore. But how about an entire house? An older home can

  We just want to thank all of our wonderful customers for a great year! Have a safe and happy holiday season. ~from the gang at Rose Construction, Inc.

If needed remodeling has been neglected in that older home you bought, there may be an array of things that need upgrading. It might be wise to start with any safety issues, such as upgrading

It’s exciting to contemplate a completely renovated kitchen or bath; but to get there, you want a smooth design and construction process that  stays in budget! Here are some steps you can do to help

Most of us sometimes wish we could just get to that pan easier . . . or hurt our back lifting the big blender out of the cabinet to make those holiday cookies. You don’t

If you know your home needs a makeover, but hesitate to get started because it would just be too much, think about just bringing a room at a time up to current standards. Kitchen sinks

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,

Whatcom County residents love our small community; show your support by making your holiday season purchases from local small businesses. It’s the right thing to do! Have you heard of Small Business Saturday? Saturday, November

You may not have found your dream home, but purchased a nice house with lots of potential. Now it is time to start the journey to turn it into your dream home. First, establish a

Selecting a contractor for the renovation of any part of your home is an important decision and requires you to ask the right questions. Some self-education is required! Research as much as you can; what