This is the bathroom I need!
The Builder Online journal has a great article titled “Design Details: Showers and Tubs“. I love the photos in this spread. If you have ever thought about renovating your bathroom, you will get a major
The Builder Online journal has a great article titled “Design Details: Showers and Tubs“. I love the photos in this spread. If you have ever thought about renovating your bathroom, you will get a major
There are several effects a blizzard can have on remodeling. First is, imagine you are stuck in your home or apartment for 3 days. Normally you would be at work, walking the dog, taking the
Hah! That is so obvious, why bother discussing it? Everyone who knows anything knows that something that complicated demands detailed plans. Ummmmm . . . that is where the problem lies. One persons plan is
We all have something about our living spaces that we would like to either replace entirely or improve. Such as that wall between the kitchen and the dining area; if you opened that up, it
This time of year flowers are getting pretty scarce, so I guess this little bee thought she’d hit the jackpot with the giant flower on one of our Rose Construction, Inc. vans. Our vans have
When planning your home remodel, whether a one – room effort or a major overhaul, did you remember the importance of getting a guarantee on the workmanship and materials? It’s fun to pick out plumbing
On October 2 & 3 we will be hosting one of the homes featured in the Tour of Remodeled Homes for the Bellingham area. This annual event is presented by the Master Remodelers Council of
I decided to check out some unusual bathroom fixtures, after seeing one that at first glance I thought was a joke. My apologies to the folks at Caroma, this is a real unit. As you
Have you heard the joke that you should not have your home remodeled because; “Your kitchen was good enough in 1954, why mess with it?” Understandably, many homeowners are wary of hiring someone to come
Well the EPA has changed the rule already; owners of older homes cannot opt-out anymore! You can read my blog on lead renovation rules by the EPA that went into effect on April 22,
This Thursday, April 22, home remodeling companies working in pre-1978 homes are required by the EPA to be certified in lead-safe work practices. Many homes built prior to 1978 were painted with lead-containing paint. You
I found an article with great ideas on a way to create storage space in your home by utilizing “tight spots” that are just dead ends currently. The article is found on www.builderonline.com/design/built-ins-add-value-to-new-homes written by
I want to expand on the built in closet idea. My house has plenty of square feet, 1800, but I’m always amazed at the lack of storage space in a house this size. My dad
There are a number of wonderful blogs and websites out there to find inspiration for remodel. I came across two posts today that I thought our readers may enjoy. The first post, at Curbly, a
By far one of the most popular search terms people use to find this blog is “outdoor kitchens.” Earlier today I posted our outdoor kitchen project and thought I’d continue by providing some information about
By far one of the most popular search terms people use to find this blog is “outdoor kitchens.” Though I’ve already shown the in-progress photos for one of our favorite projects, I thought our readers
Last week I wrote about hiring contractors. Today I’ll share some reasons why you should consider hiring, well, us! I saw an article online entitled “Selecting a Pro-Most Asked Questions of Contractors“, which is apparently
Hiring a contractor can be an extremely nerve-racking experience. Most people remodel only once or twice in their lifetime so, unlike with most other businesses, it’s more difficult to get great recommendations from friends or
Before renovation, the kitchen in this historic Eldridge area home was outdated and didn’t take advantage of the home’s architectural strengths: The homeowners wanted a kitchen that would be reminiscent of the home’s existing classic
This is one of my (Melissa’s) personal favorites, likely because this is the first completed project I saw after starting work at Rose Construction. A 1937 architectural award-winner, this historic home has wonderful structure and
The kitchen in this converted condo lay inside an approximately sixty year old former apartment building. The small kitchen still had its original white metal cabinets: and an inefficient layout: Furthermore, the room was closed
One of our favorite projects was an outdoor kitchen and living space in the Silver Beach neighborhood. I thought some of you might be interested to see the progression from the existing home through the
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
Every year the Building Industry Association of Whatcom County, otherwise known as the BIAWC, hosts the annual Tour of Homes. This year we’ve entered a very fun home that we’ve done quite a few renovations
We take a lot of photographs here at Rose Construction. Initial photos are used for bidding purposes. Work-in-Progress photographs are kept for documentation and the final photographs are kept for our portfolio. When it comes