How to Work with a Top General Contractor to Achieve Your Dream Home
Turning Your Vision into Reality A home is more than just a structure—it’s a space where memories are made, families grow, and legacies are built. Whether you’re planning a kitchen remodel, bathroom renovation, whole-house upgrade, or custom home renovation, working with a top-tier general contractor ensures that your vision is brought to life with precision, […]
Portland’s Neighborhood Charm: A Remodeling Haven
Portland’s neighborhoods are celebrated for their unique personalities, shaped by the city’s commitment to preserving its urban growth boundary. This policy limits suburban sprawl, encouraging homeowners to invest in remodeling projects that enhance and modernize existing properties. From the historic character of Laurelhurst to the quiet streets and elegant homes of Kings Heights, each area provides […]
How homeowners can work best with designers and architects
For this article, we spoke to Jenny Guggenheim, award-winning Principal Designer and Design Director at Guggenheim Architecture + Design Studio located in Portland, Oregon. Jenny Guggenheim, Principal Designer + Design Director is shown on the left. On the right is Jeff Guggenheim, AIA Principal Architect. Website: Guggenheimstudio.com Q: What does it take today to be […]
Great Room Ideas: a Residential Builder’s Perspective
It’s very common for us to be involved in a home residential project that includes creating a great room where the kitchen, dining room and living room are part of an open floor plan. They are very popular; in fact, a recent survey reported that 79% of respondents prefer a kitchen and family room open […]
How to get the most out of a basement remodel
In a recent by the Wall Street Journal about basements, it commented that “Wealthy Londoners have long built basements reaching two, three, and even four stories below ground” and that there is a trend towards more basement remodeling. We agree! In fact, an unfinished basement is like having an unrecognized real estate asset and homes […]
Giving back is what we Portlanders like to do
As the owners of Hamish Murray Construction, this article hits home on a very personal level. Often, we are humbled by the extent of the philanthropic spirit of so many people across greater Portland. You continue to inspire us with your goodwill and generosity. During this December holiday season of giving, we want to encourage you […]
Weatherproofing and Best Insulation Techniques for Homes
With our rainy climate here in the Northwest, it’s wise to protect a home well from the elements, especially with the rising costs of gas and electricity. We’re often asked by new clients for our advice on weatherproofing homes, best insulation techniques for homes and home energy saving tips. This article gives you a few […]
Aging in Place Features to Create Your Forever Home
If you are like most homeowners, by the time you can afford your dream home, you are already noticing wrinkles, some gray hair or increased muscle soreness after working out. Of course, we will get old – so there is wisdom in designing a home that can support any physical limitations in later years. Residential […]
18 Impressive Features To Include When Building Your New Home
In a previous blog, we provided our readers with a checklist for building a new house in Oregon. This article dives into 2022 impressive and trending features that we are seeing as we build new custom homes or remodel whole homes. We believe that this checklist includes unique house features that not only add value […]
How Supply Chain Issues Are Affecting Home Construction 2022
If you are thinking of starting a home remodel, addition or new home construction project, you may be wondering how supply chain issues may affect your project. Our project management team got together and discussed what would be helpful for homeowners to know. This article is a result of that conversation. Since the pandemic, there […]