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    • Seattle Times HomeWork
    • Remodel
    • Homeowners
    |   Mar 8, 2018

    Pro Tips for Choosing New Cabinets for Your Kitchen

    Whether you’re building a new kitchen or remodeling an existing one, here are some tips to keep in mind as you start the process.
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    • Maintain
    • Seattle Times HomeWork
    • Homeowners
    |   Feb 22, 2018

    Frozen Pipes? Follow These Steps to Get Back in the Flow

    As winter slowly crawls to an end here in Seattle, it’s natural that some of us will stumble upon a frozen pipe. A frozen pipe isn’t the end of the world, but a pipe that has burst can cause thousands of dollars in damage to your home.
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    • Maintain
    • Seattle Times HomeWork
    • Homeowners
    |   Jan 18, 2018

    Roof Leaking? Winter Is a Great Time to Install a New Roof

    Scheduling a roof replacement now will not only lower the risk of damages, but will also keep you and your family dry and warm all season long.
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    • Homeowners
    • Remodel
    • Built Green
    • Build
    |   Nov 9, 2017

    Three Eco-Friendly Building Materials for Your Home

    In an era of “green living” and “sustainable sourcing,” it’s only natural to apply those characteristics to your home. Unfortunately, buying flooring isn’t as simple as picking out an earth-friendly dish soap. There’s more to consider and it’s often an unfamiliar territory.
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    • Remodel
    • Seattle Times HomeWork
    • Homeowners
    |   Oct 5, 2017

    Design-Build Might Be the Best Method for Your Next Remodel

    There are three approaches to home remodel design: you can use design software to create your own model, hire an independent designer or architect, or use the services of a design-build remodeling firm. Let's take a closer look at each of these approaches.
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    • Seattle Times HomeWork
    • Maintain
    • Homeowners
    |   Sep 21, 2017

    Is a Cluttered Closet Robbing You of Precious Hours?

    Studies have shown that the average American spends up to 45 minutes a day just looking for their stuff. What if you could save 20 of those 45 minutes per day? Twenty minutes a day adds up to 10 hours a month. That's like saving a whole day's work every month, just by being more organized.
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    • Seattle Times HomeWork
    • Remodel
    • Homeowners
    |   Aug 31, 2017

    The Do’s and Don’ts of Saving Money on a Bathroom Remodel

    When people contact us about remodeling a bathroom, one of their first questions is often about price. The amount you spend is within your control. Here are a few tips for minimizing your costs without cutting corners.
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    • Buy
    • Remodel
    • Seattle Times HomeWork
    • Homeowners
    • Built Green
    • Build
    |   Aug 17, 2017

    Green Design Is an Investment in the Future

    With the cost-saving combination of high energy and water efficiency, reduced waste, and a healthier indoor environment, green building is a way of “future proofing” your home.
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