This is a short video of garage doors that are not common on the average Portland home. These are Real Carriage garage doors that open by hinge rather than roll overhead. The project was to install electric openers on these carriage doors so they can be remotely opened rather than opening them by hand. These [...]
Do you live in the NW and dread the dark winter hours? These tips may help brighten things up in your home. As popular as the darker granite and marble may be, and how they can really add nice and warm contrast to your space, avoid replacing horizontal surfaces with dark materials if lighting is [...]
There is a new window tax credit out for 2011. It is not as beneficial as the one available in the past couple of years but there is still something there worth looking at. The bill allows a tax credit of up to $200 for Energy Star-qualified windows and skylights and up to $500 for [...]
Most vacuums just blow the dust around which makes it difficult to capture all the debris that becomes airborne. Many don’t even have a HEPA filter to contain the particles that irritate those of us with allergies. Central vacuums can help reduce these problems. Central vacuum systems may minimize in home allergies by directing the [...]
How much light is right for you? If you spend a lot of time in the kitchen good lighting is very important. Direct lighting on your workspace is important but keep in mind that shadows appear if the light source is directly above your head. Task lighting is great to light those dark places and [...]
What does it mean to be certified? Affinity Home & Design is now certified with the CCB to properly remodel homes built before 1978 in Oregon. Homes built before 1978 most likely contain lead in certain surfaces such as paints or finishes. When contaminated surfaces are disturbed, lead becomes airborne and the results are hazardous. [...]
Wouldn’t it be a bonus if your design build professional had an education background in Architecture? Imagine what it would be like to have your project fully planned and detailed before starting construction. Quality work is easy to come by, but how about a quality process? Your time is important to Affinity Home & Design [...]
info@affinintyhd.com So you moved into your first home this year and are now receiving that $8,000 tax credit. I bet you are wanting to update something in that house. Maybe the kitchen, maybe the bathroom, or a new deck for the summer. Give us a call and we help your upgrade look beautiful.
