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 […]
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 […]
Elevate Your Home With Must-Have Unique Luxury Features
When you make improvements to a home, it’s common to wonder if certain improvements will increase its value, just in case one day you sell your home. One way to know if these improvements could pay off is by understanding what buyers want in a home today. This article addresses what homebuyers seek in a […]
Can You Stay In Your Home During a Remodel? What to Expect
What is a typical remodel timeline? What is a home addition timeline? Whole house remodel duration: If you are thinking of doing a whole house renovation, expect the project to last 8 months. Major kitchen remodel duration: If you are doing a major kitchen remodel which includes moving some walls and structural work, expect it […]
House Plans vs Architect vs Design-Build: Pros and Cons
If you are planning a house project in the near future, you may wonder about the options of different house plan design services. As a quality residential builder, we have chosen to work with independent architects and designers. A previous blog outlines the benefits of an independent architect. But this following blog goes into more […]
Inspirational Ideas for Home Remodels and New Construction
When homeowners plan for a remodel, addition or new home construction, it’s a common pastime to gather inspirational ideas for the home. As a builder of quality homes working primarily in the greater Portland, Oregon metro area, we don’t see all the home trends, but we pay attention to anything about a home remodel, addition, […]
How to Plan for a Whole House Remodel (Step-by-Step Guide)
Whether you just purchased a home that needs a complete upgrade or you are ready to renovate to reflect your evolving lifestyle, a whole home remodel is a complicated process that requires planning and partnering with professionals who can take you through the steps. Your role as a homeowner is to have clarity about what […]
How to Get the Best Results With Your Architect and Builder
As a quality builder of homes and remodels in Oregon, we are often brought into discussions with an architect or designer well before construction begins. There are plenty of articles written about how to work with architects, yet we’d like to offer our insights from the builder’s perspective. Your first meeting with an architect for […]
Insights into Project Costs when Selecting a Home Builder
If you’re doing a remodel or building a new house, choosing your builder is an important decision. After all, you’ll be living with your home and all of its details and workmanship for years to come. You will likely also be working with this builder for months, so you’ll want a construction team that works […]
BUILDING A HOME FOR RAIN AND INCLEMENT WEATHER IN PORTLAND
Protecting a home from rain may seem like a straightforward practice for builders in Oregon. Yet we’ve seen that, too often, something can go wrong. We want to share the importance of understanding some potential failure points so homeowners and architects can choose a builder who has quality practices in place. Building inspections do not […]