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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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Part 2: Now  what I have short list, what do I do? Check for licensing, bonding, insurance and workers compensation insurance. This is an easy thing to check in Washington State on the state Licensing and Insurance website: https://fortress.wa.gov/lni/bbip/ The … Continue reading →

We were at the Seattle Home Show in February, where we spent two days at the Master Builders Association’s Remodelers Council booth. The booth is a chance for us to talk about our company with people interested in remodeling, and … Continue reading →