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Clark County 2013 Remodelers Home Tour
The Remodelers Home Tour is fast approaching. This is our first year back as a stand alone event. I'd like to invite our friends to attend this years show. We have eight great projects that will be presented at this years show. You can go to the following link to...
Bathroom Remodeling Tips
Remodeling your bathroom is a great way to add value to your home. Homeowners are upgrading bathrooms and installing heated floors, soaker tubs and large airy showers to create a comfortable spa like setting that they can enjoy after a long hard day. Optic fiber...
Trouble Getting Home Remodeling Bids
Why am I having trouble getting 3 contractors to give me a home remodeling bid on a room addition I am planning to build? As a contractor managing a family business started in 1992, the challenge remains the same. That is, to find the 60% of homeowners who want a good...
Eco-Friendly Bathroom Designs
These days, everyone is thinking about the environment–and for good reason. With the explosion in population around the world there's no question the human impact is putting a strain on our natural resources. And regardless of where you may stand on the climate...
Things to consider when doing a bathroom remodel
In every home there are a several places that are used on a daily basis. The kitchen, the bedroom and the bathroom are probably the top three for most people, and for that reason these are the areas that, naturally, we would like to be the most comfortable and...
Mike Kinnaman Elected 2011 President Building Industry Association of Clark County
Mike Kinnaman, owner of Designers Northwest was installed as the 2011 President of the Building Industry Association of Clark County (BIA) in January. The BIA is Southwest Washington’s largest building trades organization with more than 800 member companies. Mike has...
Lead Certified Contractor
What does it mean when a remodeling contractor says they are "lead certified"? It means the contractor has taken the required education, passed the State of Washington or Oregon test and received their certificate that legally allows them to remove lead based paint...