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A Long Distance Remodel
A Long Distance Remodel - Austin to Vancouver WA Remote remodeling We recently completed a whole-house remodel project for a two-time previous client. Â This time around it was a bit different. Â They had relocated to Austin, Texas for a few years and had decided to...
Symmetry, Psychology & Design
Here's a pretty good article with a twist on some pretty basic advice (the psychological factoids).  To add my two cents worth, it's probably worth noting that all this talk about how great symmetry is doesn't really work for about 80% of the homes we work on - they...
Pavers Give Stylish Flair To This Small Patio
 We recently started a small patio project which required a bit of creative problem solving.  The objectives were to incorporate a large existing trellis, which the homeowners wanted to use as a seating area, add a gas firepit and make all of this tie in to the...
Project Homestead #13 – Wall, Roof, Windows and Siding
Ouch, it's been 2 months since my last update. Â Apologies for my lazy approach to blogging lately! Much has changed since the last post as the house and site have really started to take shape. Â Let me show you around! I got to raise a couple walls with my pa on my...
Ultra Modern Meets Traditional Farmhouse
Or... a Kentucky Derby/Hollywood mash up? Whatever you call it, it's seriously cool. Â Our client had recently moved up from SoCal and bought a very traditional farmhouse in Ridgefield with fluted columns, layers of built up crown mouldings and other uber-traditional...
Dated And Boring Suburban Fireplace Gets Hip To The Times
The existing fireplace was uninspiring, outdated and the hearth protruded too far into the room. Â Our clients wanted a focal point for their family room that was modern, but not contrived. Â Their wishlist included an efficient gas fireplace, simple but interesting...
Quality means doing it right when no one is looking
Henry Ford is credited with the quote, Quality means doing it right when no one is looking Most people don't think about the installation of the plywood on their roof.  How the pieces fit together.  Our carpenter, Rob Wood, is a true craftsman who cares about every...
Framing a patio cover with wide eaves
When building a roof with wide eaves you want to make sure that the eaves don't sag. Â While planning this Vancouver WA patio cover remodel, we worked with our structural engineer to come up with a solution that works aesthetically and functionally. The...
Cool mailbox
Or client wanted a new mailbox at their vintage SE Portland home. We found this one at Seattle Luxe. Nice quality and the online ordering process was super easy.