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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
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 [...]
Check out Milgard’s new vinyl exterior colors for a classy custom look. All colors are available with standard white interior.
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 [...]
