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  • Remodeling clients
    • Seattle Times HomeWork
    • Remodel
    • Homeowners
    |   Oct 24, 2019

    When Remodeling, Make Sure the Price Is Right

    Remodeling projects are a great way to add value to your home, but it pays to be realistic about the price upfront.
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  • CRD Design Build bathroom remodel
    • Seattle Times HomeWork
    • Remodel
    • Homeowners
    |   Oct 17, 2019

    How Much Does It Cost to Remodel in Seattle?

    Uncovering accurate remodeling costs in Seattle isn’t easy. We’ll look at some real-world data to help you plan your next project.
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    • Seattle Times HomeWork
    • Remodel
    • Homeowners
    |   Oct 10, 2019

    Getting a Loan for Your Remodel

    After the initial excitement of planning your dream home with your architect and builder, you face the financial question: How am I going to pay for this?
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  • Renovation
    • Seattle Times HomeWork
    • Remodel
    • Homeowners
    |   Oct 3, 2019

    Tackling Your First Remodel? A Few Words of Advice

    Major remodels are never a cakewalk, even for experienced homeowners. But there are a few pointers you should keep in mind.
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    • Maintain
    • Seattle Times HomeWork
    • Remodel
    • Homeowners
    |   Sep 26, 2019

    Charging Your Remodel

    Credit cards are enormously useful for major home improvement purchases, so long as you use them wisely.
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  • Elderly man reading a newspaper in a sunroom
    • Seattle Times HomeWork
    • Remodel
    • Maintain
    • Homeowners
    |   Sep 19, 2019

    Is Your Home Ready for Aging in Place?

    There is no time like the present to evaluate whether your current home can serve you or your family’s needs now and in the future.
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    • Seattle Times HomeWork
    • Maintain
    • Homeowners
    |   Sep 5, 2019

    How Can I Prevent a Rodent Infestation in My Home?

    The Puget Sound attracts a lot of people with its natural beauty and climate, but it also attracts a variety of rodents. The unfortunate reality is that rats and mice are a constant threat to the structural integrity, health, and safety of our homes.
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    • Seattle Times HomeWork
    • Remodel
    • Homeowners
    • Build
    |   Aug 29, 2019

    Five Eco-Friendly Ways to Lower Utility Bills

    When it comes to building attached accessory dwelling units (AADUs), Seattle has some of the most flexible rules in the country. But the process isn’t as simple as you might think.
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