by Brian Kashas | Nov 15, 2014 | BLOG POSTS, Helpful Articles, TIPS
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...
by Brian Kashas | Oct 10, 2014 | BLOG POSTS, FIELD NOTES, Helpful Articles, IDEAS, Kitchen, TIPS
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...
by Brian Kashas | Sep 22, 2014 | BLOG POSTS, FIELD NOTES, Home design, IDEAS, OUTDOOR LIVING, RESOURCES, TIPS
 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...
by Brian Kashas | Aug 17, 2014 | BLOG POSTS, Helpful Articles, remodel vancouver wa, TIPS
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...
by Brian Kashas | Apr 1, 2014 | BLOG POSTS, GREEN, Helpful Articles, RESOURCES, TIPS
Trying something new From time to time a client will specifically request that we use a product we’re not familiar with. Â We’ve learned over the years to be skeptical of ‘the next great thing’ when it comes to construction products. Â Remember...
