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What to consider before a do-it-yourself remodel

Some projects absolutely make sense for an energetic do-it-yourselfer (DIYer). But if you want your project to turn out great, you’d better have some basic skills, patience, and time. HUD and the U.S. Census…Read more

DIY Project Gone Wrong

How to build your own backyard fire pit oasis

  It’s getting warmer outside here in the Great Pacific Northwest. Are you thinking of creating a great fire pit oasis in your back yard? It’s actually pretty easy to do! Fire pits help…Read more

How to build a fire pit

Stair Wars: Steps for improving stair safety for mom and dad

You probably know that falls are a real danger for seniors. A combination of declining strength and physical limitations means that one-third of independent seniors take a fall at least once a year. Between…Read more

Stair safety

Five tips for a green remodel

Remodeling provides the perfect opportunity to make your home more environmentally friendly. A green home remodel typically has two goals: minimizing the impact of your remodel on the environment, and making the long-term operations…Read more

Recycled Glass Countertops

Info Graphic: Curb Appeal Do’s and Dont’s

Underestimating the importance of curb appeal to the perceived value of a home is a big mistake many homeowners make. In this info graphic, we’ve put together important DO’s and DONT’s to help you…Read more

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Should we stay or should we go [during our remodel]?

You’re planning a remodel, and you know it’s going to disrupt your routine for a while. But you also know that in the end it’s going to be worth it. Whether your project is…Read more

Kitchen remodel design meeting

Ten simple things to make you happier at home

Have you started thinking about any New Year’s Resolutions yet? How about committing to be happier? Several months ago, one of my cousins told me about The Happiness Project—a wonderful book by Gretchen Rubin…Read more

Make your bed.

Five great resources for remodeling inspiration

As you consider how to remodel your home to better serve you and your family’s favorite pastimes and activities, we suggest you take some time to look through a few of our favorite resources…Read more

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Thirty fabulous family rooms decked out with Christmas holiday magic

At Christmastime, your home should all be about “holiday magic.” And what better way to welcome Christmas spirit than to focus on creating a festival of joy for yourself and everyone you love? We…Read more

Christmas decorations on the mantel and holiday stockings

Five things to know before calling a contractor

So, you’re starting to think about a remodel for your Seattle area home, but you’re not sure where to start. You should know that accurate estimates and successful projects are the result of a…Read more

Kitchen remodel in Redmond