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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
An easily over looked detail is the distance around opened cabinet and appliance doors. A cabinet door opening too far and hitting another cabinet, drawer, handle or appliance is never a good surprise when your new kitchen is complete. Keep in mind that most doors on cabinets and appliances open beyond 90 deg. When possible [...]
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. [...]
