Get Ready for the Rain!
🌧️🏡 Living in the PNW means we know the rain is coming! The rainy season can be beautiful, but it can also put your home to the test. Before the heavy rain and winter weather settle in, it’s a great time to make sure your home is ready. A contractor can help inspect your roof, […]
It’s Fall Project Time…
🍂 Fall is one of my favorite times to work on the house. The cooler weather makes it a great time to take care of those projects we’ve been putting off all summer. Here are some ideas: If it’s a smaller project, a handyman may be all you need. For larger renovations and remodels, it’s […]
Make your Kitchen Cheery in the Winter
❄️🏡 Winter in the PNW means rain, gray skies, and plenty of time indoors—which makes it a great season for a kitchen remodel! A kitchen update doesn’t always mean starting from scratch. You can brighten the space with fresh paint, new cabinets or cabinet hardware, updated countertops, a colorful backsplash, better lighting, or new flooring. […]
The Homeowner’s Month-by-Month Maintenance Guide
January – Plan & Inspect February – Prepare for Spring March – Outdoor Maintenance April – Freshen Up May – Get Ready for Summer June – Outdoor Projects July – Check & Maintain August – Prepare for Fall September – Get Ready for Cooler Weather October – Protect Your Home November – Interior Maintenance December […]
Avoid the “Bad Contractor”
Recently I was talking to a friend who’s brother’s home was flooded. He’s a renter and the home owner hired a contractor that was recommended by the insurance company. The insurance contract payout was for “New Kitchen Cabinets and New appliances.” But it turns out that their contractor pocketed the money, re-used the old/flooded cabinets […]
COVID-19 Impact on the building industry
No doubt the pandemic has an impact in all our lives. I wanted to speak to the field of construction and specifically how the pandemic has affected the cost of goods and materials used to build or remodel or do any kind of project. You’ve likely seen an increase in the cost for certain items […]
Building Codes and Requirements
“The code is a minimum standard, so a house that simply meets code requirements is the worst house you can legally build.” Here’s an interesting article… https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2017/04/26/dont-build-better-houses?utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=editpost According to Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies, there will be around a million-and-a-half housing units built in the United States this year (unit includes apartments, condos, and […]
How Do I Choose the Right Contractor?
Are you starting a new remodeling project, new build, or some other project and need to hire a contractor? That process can be overwhelming and some people aren’t sure where to start. Here are some general steps: 1) Do researchResearch various contractors in your local area that have experience and skill. The internet is a […]