Category: Tips and Tricks

Using Technology to Bridge Long-Distance Renovations »

If you’ve ever been through a large remodeling project you know there are always surprises behind the walls, under the floors and even in the new cabinets and fixtures. Hundreds of decisions need to be made, finishes need to be checked and everyone needs to be up to date on progress for the project to […]

Top 3 reasons to light up your holiday with LEDs »

With Thanksgiving behind us and Hanukkah, Christmas, and New Year’s right around the corner, we’re in the thick of the winter holiday season. If you are among the nearly 90% of Americans who use decorative lights during the holidays and you WERE NOT climbing all over your house hanging Christmas lights already, consider moving to […]

Fixing a Leaky Basement the Right Way »

With the abundant rain in the Pacific Northwest, it is not surprising how often homeowners complain about leaky, wet basements. We recently worked with a client in Southeast Portland who was having issues with water leaks in the basement of his home. The house was originally built in the 1920s, and the basement had been […]

Don’t Ruin Great Remodel with Bad Painting »

The decision to build a home or do a remodel project in your home is a big one. There is a lot of expense involved, and a lot of time and effort on your part. Don’t let a bad paint job ruin the final product. High priced construction is devalued by poor paint jobs. A […]

How to choose an exterior home paint color you will love »

Have you ever driven by a house that was painted in a hideous color? One that made you cringe? Many times, the owner just didn’t realize what the color would like when it was covering their whole house, and once they’d bought the paint they couldn’t afford to do it over again. These are not […]

House Painting Tools You Need and Why »

If an exterior painting project is on your list to get done this summer during Vancouver and Portland’s short painting season, there are a few tools you’ll need to complete the job correctly and efficiently. As an addition to a previous post where we discussed some tip to extend the life of your exterior paint, […]

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 […]

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.

Holiday Mini-Renovations: Lighting Can Set The Mood »

Paying attention to your lighting this holiday season will keep your Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations festive and bright. The right lighting can do wonders for your home, making rooms look bigger and the décor seem fresh and inviting.

Holiday Mini-Renovations: Paint Can Reinvigorate a Tired Room »

A fresh coat of paint can warm up your home this Holiday season with a minimum investment of time or money.