KASHAS BLOG
Miller Kashas remodels former Camas Bank building
Thanks to the Camas Post Record for publishing this article about our current commercial remodel for Earth Engineers.  EEI hired us to convert the former First Independent Bank branch in Camas to their new headquarters.  The building had sat empty since 2008 in...
Quantity, Quality, Complexity. The 3 real drivers of remodeling costs
Often, the wishlist for a remodel is bigger than the budget available. So, what are the factors that drive the cost of a remodel? Â It really comes down to 3 things: Quantity, Quality and Complexity. Every project involves some combination of these 3 factors, and each...
What’s it really like to work with Miller Kashas?
Last year we did a complete remodel of a home for our clients who lived out of state at the time. Â This was our third project with them and also the largest. Â We work well together because both client and contractor are detail oriented, thorough and dedicated to...
Will a remodel help my resale value?
Answer: Most of the time, yes, but how much?  It depends.  Typically, when we are asked this question, the person asking wants to understand what kind of return they might see for the project they’re considering.  The rate of return can vary widely from project...
Project Homestead #14 – Finishes
It's all coming together now! Since our last post in September, the siding and roofing have been installed on the outside and the finishes have begun to come into focus on the inside. Â Very exciting indeed. The gorgeous cedar channel siding fits the home design...
What you should know about getting 3 bids
When preparing for a home remodeling project, nearly every article ever written on the subject advises the homeowner to get multiple bids.  This advice is prevalent, it’s sensible, and nobody wants to pay too much.  So, if it’s really that simple, why are there...
What are people remodeling?
I ran across an infographic here that looked into what people search for when setting out to remodel their homes.  They hypothesized that many folks start out by going to Q&A sites to get information.  Their study involved analyzing 1.5 million questions on 20...
Sylish Emtek handleset
On a recent front door replacement project in Camas, our client wanted a stylish new handleset to compliment the new door. Â She was disappointed by the look and feel of the standard fare available at Home Depot and Lowe's- mostly Schlage and Kwikset. Â They didn't...
Reface or replace your kitchen cabinets?
Kitchen remodels can be expensive, and usually the biggest single expense is new cabinetry. Cabinet re-facing is one way to address this issue, with the benefit of leaving the existing kitchen cabinets in place, and providing a new updated look with new doors (and...