6 Tips for Painting Over Stucco and Brick »

If your home has brick or stucco as its exterior finish, don’t assume that you are stuck with the same unchanging color for as long as you own the home. Stucco and brick can both be painted over, but there are some very important steps that need to be followed in order for that paint […]

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 […]

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.

Before and After: Vancouver Bathroom Remodel »

A small master bathroom get a big lift from new fixtures, storage, and countertops.

And the iPad Winner is … »

John Fazzolari sneaks up on iPad winner David Weniger at the bus mall, where Davis was waiting to catch a bus to work.