Earlier this year I was contacted by some new clients on Vashon Island to remodel their kitchen. Having grown up on Vashon, I jumped at the opportunity. My wife and I have moved away because of our work, but we…
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If you’re planning a kitchen remodel, you may be thinking about under cabinet and interior cabinet lighting. Both are great additions to any kitchen, but for the average homeowner, the multitude of choices may be a little confusing. When faced…
Last month we gave this tired old bathroom a much-needed facelift! It was a relatively small job for us, but what made it stand out for me were the finishing touches. I see this all the time in these old…
A few months ago, my wife Olga (owner of Pacific Tile Wave) was commissioned to make a mural for a custom home on Whidbey Island, and, since I’m the resident tile installer, I was lucky enough to be asked to…
Whether you’re starting a remodeling project for the first time, or you’re a seasoned pro, there’s always some level of stress involved. Really, the stress can start even before you begin your project. There’s so much involved in just…
Last month, we worked on this small apartment kitchen in located in downtown Seattle. While the kitchen is small, and the layout is very simple, the finishes and textures that the owner chose, combine to create a very compelling…
In the years I’ve been working as a contractor, I’ve heard a lot of stories from people who have been cheated or had their home ruined by unscrupulous contractors. In fact years ago I was put through a hell of…
A couple of years ago we had the pleasure of remodeling the kitchen of this beautiful log cabin( see my post about it here: Installing IKEA cabinets in a log home). It’s not every day that we get the opportunity to…
[houzz=http://www.houzz.com/photos/1674820/Contemporary-Kitchen-Installation-with-IKEA-cabinets-contemporary-kitchen-seattle] Last month we remodeled this stunning kitchen for a couple in Tacoma. They opted for high gloss grey and white cabinets from IKEA to create a stylish contemporary feel. To compliment the cabinets, they even had us refinish the…
Last month, we completed a beautiful new deck for a family in Seattle. Their old deck was too small and very poorly built to the point that it was unsafe. For their new deck they opted for two levels, with...
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