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Comparing Roofs: Cedar Shakes, Composite, Concrete Tile »

If you started reading this article because you’re trying to decide what kind of roof to install on your new or existing home, let me first ask you this simple question: When you see a beautiful home, do you even notice the roof? If the answer is no, then save yourself a little angst and [...]

6 Tips to Extend the Life of Your Exterior House Paint »

The weather here in the Pacific Northwest does its best to test the durability of any type of exterior paint finish that you apply to your home. However, the length of time between repainting can be extended by simply taking the time to do annual inspections and maintenance. We’ve put together a list of maintenance [...]

7 Great Features for a Custom Walk-in Closet »

Walk-in closet design has taken off in the past few years, especially with the popularity of lifestyle and design televisions shows that feature celebrities, athletes, and other wealthy people. No longer is a walk-in closet just a 4-foot by 6-foot space with clothes hanging in a U-shaped pattern along the walls. Today’s walk-in closets can [...]

Win an iPad at Clark Home & Garden Idea Fair »

This is the second year Fazzolari Custom Homes and Renovations has participated in the Clark Public Utilities Home & Garden Idea Fair at the Fairgrounds. Unlike the Portland Spring and Fall Home & Garden Shows, not only is this event free, it tends to focus more on Southwest Washington vendors. So if you live in [...]

High-end Finishes: Curb Appeal »

We’ve decided to come back to our series on high-end finishes with an installment meant for Spring: High-end exterior home finishes. You see you can spend a lot of time during a project considering all the interior finishes that go into a major renovation or new home. The kitchen alone offers an array of cool [...]

$2 Coupon for Portland Spring Home and Garden Show 2011 »

Download a coupon worth $2 off regular admission to the 2011 Portland Spring Home and Garden Show.

Video Tour of Vancouver Aging in Place Addition »

John Fazzolari takes you on a tour of an aging-in-place addition to a home in the Vancouver, WA area.

Aging in Place Addition in Vancouver »

Aging-in-place renovations and additions don’t have to look institutional to be functional – after all, it’s a home first.

10 Kitchen Trends For 2011 »

Since we’ve just completed a kitchen remodel in one of our projects and are wrapping up another kitchen renovation (a dream kitchen, actually!), we thought it would be a good idea to take a closer look at what clients and we think are the hot musts for any kitchen remodel.

Vancouver Whole House Remodel »

This Vancouver, WA, couple started a kitchen remodel but soon realized that by adding on to it and remodeling it they could transform the house they built 23 years earlier.