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

  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

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

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

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

After working with lots of clients on their kitchen remodels, we’ve noticed that choosing appliances is one of the most enjoyable parts of the kitchen remodeling process. Dreams of shiny new appliances with all…Read more

If you’re my age or better (yup, I’m in my “second half” – though barely!), you’re mentally singing a catchy little song right now. I digress… Whether you’re walking down the street passing by…Read more

When I was in grade school, my classmates and I were taken on a tour of Underground Seattle—a fascinating network of underground passageways and basements under Pioneer Square in downtown Seattle that was once…Read more

So, do you really know what universal design, universal remodeling, and the concept of aging in place is? We just came across this 4-part video series, made for PBS and funded and guided by…Read more

If you’re considering a home remodel this spring or summer, you may be wrestling with whether or not you should keep certain appliances or major home system components (like a refrigerator, or your windows,…Read more