For the longest time, closing kitchens off from the rest of the house was the norm. The reasoning went the mess and smells that come from cooking were best kept confined and away from the rest of the home. A closed-off kitchen also made for a more formal dining experience, especially while entertaining. A nook…
In the Pacific Northwest – at least west of the mountains – we get our fair share of rain. It’s important to take that six or seven months of rain, sprinkled with some snow and ice, into account when building a home. This can prevent rotting wood, flooding basements, and many other issues common when…
Building a Home With Elderly Loved Ones in Mind Growing up, your parents kept a roof over your head. Now maybe it’s time to return the favor. The first thing to consider when building an “in-law” living area is, of course, who you are building it for. Will both parents be moving in, or just…
Building a Home for your Retirement The kids have all moved out or maybe you’re not getting around as well as you used to. The home you’ve spent years making your own now may not make sense. However, you don’t think you’ll ever be happy in a retirement center or even in a condo with…