By admin on Mar 23, 2010 in Tips and Tricks | 0 Comments
If you didn’t install a backflow prevention device or, if you do have an incident, you are risking contaminating your drinking water supply.
By admin on Mar 8, 2010 in Tips and Tricks | 0 Comments
Our March installment on tasks you can do to keep your household running smoothly.
By admin on Mar 4, 2010 in Reviews, Tips and Tricks | 1 Comment
Soapstone can be an elegant and unique (at least here in the Pacific Northwest) surface to choose for your kitchen countertops, but you’ll either love it or hate it.
By admin on Feb 4, 2010 in High-end Finishes, Tips and Tricks | 3 Comments
Since high-end finishes often are synonymous with timeless design, I think the extra work involved in making a wall smooth gives a home, even a new one, a more vintage look.
By admin on Feb 2, 2010 in Tips and Tricks | 2 Comments
Here is your reminder of things you can do, right now, in February, to keep up on the basics of maintaining your major household systems.
By admin on Feb 1, 2010 in Tips and Tricks | 0 Comments
Old is new again for 2010 as the National Kitchen & Bath Association reports that traditional styles will dominate kitchen and bath design this year.
By admin on Jan 28, 2010 in High-end Finishes, Tips and Tricks | 1 Comment
In Part 3 of our series of short articles about what we think qualifies as high-end finishing for homes, we look to the floor for a detail that can really add a quality look to your interior. Large Baseboard and Simple Shoe Moldings One of the differences between a custom home and a home that […]
By admin on Jan 26, 2010 in High-end Finishes, Tips and Tricks | 2 Comments
When it comes to installing moldings and trim the better the craftsmanship, the better the look and the better the wear and tear.
By admin on Jan 21, 2010 in High-end Finishes, Tips and Tricks | 3 Comments
This is the first article in a series about high-end details in a custom home. Our first nit-pick is to make sure the trim on windows and doors line up with one another. It takes a little planning, but it is one of my pet peeves if it is not done.
By admin on Jan 4, 2010 in Tips and Tricks | 4 Comments
These reminders can keep your household and major systems running smoothly.