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The Houzz.com Revolution
It was only a matter of time. For years, the best way to find good ideas for remodeling was to purchase magazines. And I don’t mean one or two. I mean stacks of them, piled up on your bedroom floor, … Continue reading
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2012: Time to Remodel
2012 is already shaping up to be a very busy year for remodelers in the Seattle area. At Ventana Construction we’ve already had more inquiries during the month of January than we have during any other month we’ve been in … Continue reading
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Remodeling Cost versus Value
Ready to jump into planning a remodel for 2012? You’re probably wondering what it will cost and what your return on investment (ROI) will be if sell your home after the remodel is complete. Lucky you–there’s new data to look … Continue reading
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Ready for Winter?
All the breezy weather today in Seattle means leaves are dropping, and temperatures are set to start dropping even further later this week. There was even a mention of possible lowland snow by next weekend. What are you doing to … Continue reading
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National Remodeling Show
We are just back from the national Remodeling Show in Chicago, a meeting of remodeling professionals from around the country, and many of the suppliers upon whom we rely. The Remodeling Show is a great resource for ideas, and we … Continue reading
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Home Show 2 Coming Up
We are getting ready for Seattle’s Home Show 2 which starts this Friday, October 7 at the CenturyLink Field Event Center. It’s our first year with our own booth, and we’re excited to show off some beautiful samples of finishes … Continue reading
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Remodeling & Chimneys
Not many folks spend large amounts of time examining their roofs, but there are a wide variety of mechanical conveyances that protrude through roofing: plumbing vents, roof vents or fans, skylights, and of course, chimneys. “Chimneys,” you say? “But I … Continue reading
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Need a Seattle Building Permit?
A complete bathroom remodel may not seem like the kind of project that would require a building permit. But there’s a lot in that relatively small project that actually requires inspection. In the city of Seattle, there’s a fairly short … Continue reading
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Selecting a Contractor, Part 4
Selecting a Contractor: Final Steps So you’ve made a short list of contractors from friends, local signs, the Internet and other referrals. You’ve vetted those companies online by looking at their websites and checking their credentials with state licensing offices … Continue reading
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Selecting a Contractor, Part 3
Part 3: What to Ask in Person The third phase of selecting a contractor involves actually meeting up with them in person. This gives you an opportunity to see first-hand how well they communicate and to get a sense … Continue reading
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