The thought of remodeling can be scary. David Hollies, president of a contractor referral service in Maryland called Home Connections, has a great quote regarding the process: "Remodeling is a bit like having 15 strangers over to play football in your living room for a few weeks. They all arrive and ... Read More about Remodeling Dreams

As home designers and remodelers we work one-on-one with our customers helping them to identify their wants and needs. We are focused on each individual project and making sure that the design of the space incorporates the features that are most important to the homeowner. But it's good to step ... Read More about What’s Hot and What’s Not

Three of the most popular types of sink material are stainless steel, enameled cast iron and solid surface. Stainless steel is the most durable and comes in a wide range of styles and prices. It's more heat resistant than cast iron and can't chip or shatter. The downside of stainless steel is that ... Read More about Sink Options

Today's kitchen is no longer just an area for food preparation. Americans are finding that their families and guests tend to congregate in the kitchen, making it feel more like Grand Central Station than an area for preparing and consuming meals. Food preparation is difficult when you can't get to ... Read More about A Living Kitchen

Today's homeowner has lots of wonderful choices when it comes to floor coverings. Wood remains popular, whether it's a hardwood like oak or softwood like pine. Wood floors are sanded and finished in place after installation. Be prepared to stay at a friend's or a hotel for the night to avoid fumes ... Read More about Flooring for Kitchens and Baths

When designing a kitchen, meticulous care is taken in choosing nearly everything from the style of the cabinetry to the brand of light bulbs used. But, in the midst of this detailed planning one of the most important aspects of the kitchen is often overlooked. Kitchen ventilation is one of the key ... Read More about The Importance of Kitchen Ventilation

In this fast-paced, high-stress world, more and more people are looking to their homes as a refuge for peace and tranquility. Homeowners are simplifying while at the same time outfitting their homes with quality products that provide them with comfort and ease. Currently in the Corvallis and ... Read More about The Luxurious Bath

Whether building or remodeling, when most people want a nicer house they build a bigger house without considering its feel. The result? A growing number of dissatisfied people with oversized houses that are impersonal. Deciding what you want or need in a home can seem overwhelming. Architect ... Read More about Space: Quality vs. Quantity

We're seeing the following projects as our most commonly requested remodels: Over-Garage additions. Whether it's for a mother-in-law suite or a family room many homeowners want to utilize this potential space to expand their living area. Ranch conversions. Corvallis has an abundance of 60's ... Read More about Remodeling Trend Watch

Gather together those magazine pictures you've been collecting and start thinking about what you really want. Do you want a kitchen with the latest in appliance technology? Are you picturing a luxurious bathroom with a jetted tub? Do you like recessed lighting or do you prefer something more ... Read More about Visualizing Your Remodeling Project

Walk through your house and make a list of the things you don't like. Prioritize them into what you can live with and those that absolutely must be changed. This narrows the scope of what you really want to accomplish with your redo and makes it easier to trim items during final planning to stay on ... Read More about Creating a Dream File

The entry to a home is a very important part of a home's design. Consider the entry from both an exterior and interior point of view. As far as curb appeal goes the entry is critical to the home's overall appearance. A covered entrance adds character as well as providing protection from the ... Read More about A Welcoming Entry

Currently there are 13 new, quality affordable homes being built just outside the entrance to Willamette Park. Corvallis Neighborhood Housing Services (CNHS) and Powell Construction are building these homes to help make home ownership more attainable for lower-income, first-time home buyers. You ... Read More about Affordable Housing is Available