KASHAS BLOG
What happens to the stuff we demolish?
No one wants to be wasteful Often when we remodel a client’s home we take out dated, but perfectly useful, fixtures, cabinets, appliances and more. Naturally, our clients care about where these items end up. We share their concern and would much rather see them put to...
Cedar Tongue & Groove Ceiling Options
What are the choices? Widths Cedar T&G comes in different widths and grades. The most common widths are 3.5" and 5.5". We usually use 5.5" widths on our projects. We installed 7.5" boards as siding on a house over 20 years ago, but due to the width the boards...
How to do a tile backsplash with no outlets!
In this video we show you a couple of tricks to avoid filling your tile backsplash with holes while still getting lots of plug ins within easy reach. Check it out!
When and how to test for Asbestos
Myth: But, my house isn’t old enough to require testing! In our area we are required to test for asbestos before we renovate a home- no matter the age. Asbestos is a regulated, not prohibited, material and can still be found in many products. According the the SWCAA...
Washougal Custom #1 – Background
How did Kashas Design/Build get involved? Although we usually help our clients with the design from the outset, sometimes folks come to us after having first engaged with another design firm. Our client started out with my former colleague Chris Miller, owner of Black...
New Project Announcement- Washougal Custom
We’re excited to announce our latest project, a large addition/remodel on the lovely and scenic Washougal River in Washougal, WA. We’ll be taking a 1984 NW Contemporary home from 2000sf to over 5200sf with 1900sf of garage, over 1000sf of deck, 700sf of covered patio...
1960’s Daylight Ranch Remodel
We recently finished a remodel to a 1960 daylight ranch in Washougal, WA. This is the first in our ‘What’s the Plan’ video series where we take you through what it took to design and remodel a project from beginning to end. Check it out!
Kitchen Corners
What’s the most efficient way to work with inside corners when laying out cabinetry? There are 3 main options, each with their pros and cons. In this video we’ll explore those options and let you know our favorite.
Why Making Decisions Before You Start Construction Matters
We love to build our projects efficiently and on time. To keep a project on schedule requires effective planning and execution on our part, but also on our client’s part. We made this video to show how easily a simple 7 week kitchen remodel can become a 10 week job...