09.08.2011 BATHROOMS, REMODELING AND MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND REMODELING, Remodeling PDX Comments Off

3 low cost bathroom remodel ideas

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 [...]

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09.08.2011 Remodeling PDX No Comments

7 ways to AVOID a stressful remodel.

7 tips towards a stress free remodel. . The professional team you are working with must be able to communicate well and understand your needs wants and especially those don’t wants. That team should come highly recommended or have a good referral list to call. Research the vendors and subcontractors that the company uses. There [...]

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(VIDEO) Marble shower in West Linn installed in 35 seconds

This is a 35 second time lapse of a master bathroom remodel in West Linn where we tiled the shower and toilet room in marble from floor to ceiling. If you watch closely you can see a few tricks we do that gives us the reputation of such quality craftsmanship and care that we are [...]

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07.08.2011 BATHROOMS, Remodeling PDX 2 Comments

Should I add electric floor heat in my bathroom?

Tile floors can be shockingly cold to the feet during the cold Winter mornings.  If this is your case then adding electric floor heat will dramatically improve the comfort of your bathroom or any tile floor. Here are a few questions to help decide on heating your floor? Is there room in your electrical panel to [...]

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30.06.2011 BATHROOMS, REMODELING AND MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND REMODELING, Remodeling PDX No Comments

Is your shower pan leak proof? 5 popular pan methods.

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 [...]

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15.02.2011 BATHROOMS, REMODELING AND MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND REMODELING, Remodeling PDX 1 Comment

Is there a bathroom remodel or repair in your future?

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.  [...]

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20.11.2010 BATHROOMS, KITCHENS, REMODELING AND MAINTENANCE, Remodeling PDX No Comments

Brighten up your space

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 [...]

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19.10.2010 BATHROOMS, Remodeling PDX No Comments

Small bathroom tips for your home remodel

A pedestal sink is the perfect option for a tiny bathroom design. Unlike a cabinet with a sink or “vanity”, a pedestal sink won’t take up too much space in your small bathroom and if it is a powder room there is little need for storage. If you find that storage is an issue then [...]

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11.10.2010 BATHROOMS, Remodeling PDX No Comments

Don’t forget the towel hooks

During the planning stages of a remodel some things can be over looked because of the excitement of other features. A very important question in a bathroom is where are your bath towels going to hang? How can they be integrated to look intentionally placed and easily within reach. Often times there is limited room [...]

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