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Articles that delve into the endless possibilities home remodeling presents, industry topics, and tips.

Custom Home Building vs Remodeling: What’s the Difference?

Learn why custom home building vs remodeling requires nearly the same skillset, and how choosing the right Seattle design-build team can shape your project’s success.

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Seattle ADU and Zoning Updates: What Homeowners Need to Know

Discover how Seattle ADU and zoning updates will allow up to four homes per lot. Learn what this means for homeowners and new housing opportunities.

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How to Brighten Your Home During Seattle’s Darker Months

Seattle’s gray skies are part of the charm of living here, but when the days get shorter and the rain lingers, our homes can start to feel darker than we’d like. The good news? Thoughtful design can make a dramatic difference. From maximizing natural light to choosing the right finishes, there are plenty of ways […]

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Seattle Fall & Winter Home Prep Checklist

Be ready for Seattle’s rainy, windy, and chilly months with our fall and winter home prep checklist. Keep your home cozy, dry, and energy-efficient.

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Expanding Your Seattle Home with a Basement Dig Out

Seattle families often reach a point when their home starts to feel a little too small. A second child is on the way, grandparents are planning longer visits, a new job means working from home, or you simply want more room to spread out. Yet the idea of leaving a neighborhood you love feels impossible.  […]

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A Guide to Seattle Home Styles – And How They Shape Remodeling Possibilities

Seattle home styles vary widely across the city, and sometimes even from house to house on the same block. This architectural diversity reflects Seattle’s unique blend of history, growth, and neighborhood character, shaped by everything from early streetcar suburbs to modern infill development. When planning a remodel or addition, the architectural style of your home […]

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Smart Ways to Save Space in a Small Kitchen

There’s no such thing as an “off-limits” room in a busy household. The kitchen handles morning chaos, late-night snacks, science projects, family meals, and everything in between.  And when it starts to feel tight, it’s usually not because you’ve added clutter. It’s because you’ve added life.  If you’re starting to feel the squeeze, you’re not […]

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Cabinets 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Choosing Cabinets for Your Home

Our beginner-friendly guide to cabinets breaks down everything you need to know, so you can confidently choose the perfect cabinets for your home.

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Digging into ADU and DADU Zoning Updates

HB 1337 and HB 1110 will make it easier than ever to plan and build both ADU and DADU additions in Seattle, where housing options and solutions are highly sought after.

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Is a Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (DADU) right for your Seattle home?

Do you love your home and your great Seattle neighborhood – but want more room? This year we’ve had more and more Seattle homeowners reaching out to us about building a Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (or DADU) in their backyard. With changing laws and an increasing focus on affordable housing and density, it’s no wonder […]

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