It is always best to stain or seal all sides and edges of cedar before installing if possible. Even keep a brush and stain next to your saw to apply to all your cut edges. This helps in protecting your siding for the longest time possible.
If you are one who does want to spend $20 or $30,000 on a bathroom remodel but would still like to have a change and update the look then here are a few quick things we can do to help. 1. The floor: Floors take a beating and for little cost can be replace with [...]
Research credibility- Google the company, do they have a website or other social media that expresses who they are as a company? Are they personable and present themselves professionally? Search their Oregon CCB number for clean records and current licensing. Call references and read reviews if any are online. Does the general contractor have subs [...]
Three steps to guide you into a smooth remodel. Discover a look. Such as contemporary, traditional commercial, etc. Visit the library and check out some magazines or browse the bookstore, walk a home show or even find a remodeling tour. Do some image research on the web. Write down and make copies of the little [...]
Here are a couple low cost ideas to freshen up a bathroom. This may be for one who is looking to upgrade the look but plan to sell within five years. Top items to replace. Counter, floor, light fixture, wall color, plumbing fixtures, and hardware. No need to go top of the line here, there [...]
Here is a concrete calculator for your Portland Concrete projects. Input your dimensions and get the correct amount you need to order.
Here is a photo of where I am giving a distressed look to some cabinets. This is a cheap way to add beauty and character to your old kitchen or bathroom without investing in new cabinets. There are many ways to do this and the key is to remember that the less you try at [...]
Ask your contractor the method they use. There are several shower pan methods and you want to ensure yours will last and never leak. Each method can have a different look so to better understand the vocabulary of shower pans I have listed some descriptions below. Each pan has a critical criteria to provide proper [...]
Three common things I hear that prompts a bathroom remodel: . -I AM TIRED OF THE DIRTY STAINED GROUT! -I WANT TO UPDATE THE LOOK! -WE NEED MORE SPACE! My must-do ideas when remodeling a bathroom: GRANITE COUNTERS: I start by searching for a solid slab remnant as a cost effective way to eliminate grout. [...]
Do you have an expensive TV? Do you have a computer with valuable info that is not on a surge protector? Don’t lose your valuable and expensive appliances or electronics to a power surge or outage. You may think you are in an area where power surges don’t happen but it can happen anywhere and [...]
