This simple line is music to my ears. There is a rule book called the International Residential Building Code, the playbook for residential builders and remodelers. As a remodeler, I am constantly engaged in the art of gaining a better understanding of how to do it...
We are beginning to see a growing number of homes built in 2004 ready for remodeling, which is common in 20-year cycles. I recall with some vivid imagery my evolutions in thought and life situations over each 20-year chunk of my life. So goes the evolution of your...
As a residential remodeler for a few decades after being a paramedic for a little longer, I have learned to take command of a situation and solve problems quickly and efficiently. I have been able to watch the evolution of Building Science. It affects every aspect of...
I stopped by a remodeling client to make sure she was as excited about the progress as I was. Standing there with a tear in her eye, she uttered these powerful words. The remodel will expand her home so her son, who lives with her, can have privacy while still staying...
As the owner of this construction company, I know that decisions must be made daily. I chose to follow the Rotarian's 4-way test. I am just celebrating my 8th anniversary in the club. What a simple code to follow. I am also an Eagle Scout, but that was so long ago....
Master Suite AdditionThe Challenge They came up with a plan drawn by others with several significant errors. One was the size of the addition, and the other was the angle of the trusses. The clients who work remotely turned out to be excellent communicators and...
Dining Room Addition and Kitchen RemodelThe Challenge The home had an odd entry room with a coat closet and partition wall in the way. This room was pretty useless and annoying to the client. Then, the kitchen was blocked from the activity in the living room, and the...
Primary Suite Remodel & DeckThe Challenge Inaccurate plans were provided that had to get updated over the course of the project. The project is on a creek so lots of precautions were needed to keep erosion out of it. The Idea Create a primary suite that is...
Whole House RemodelThe Challenge The home was in the hillside district and in the WUI which means that the home has some extra requirements as far as firesafe and extra structural requirements. There had been an addition done to the house years prior that was not...