How to Protect Your Home During a Kitchen Remodel
A kitchen remodel can be an exciting project, but it can also be a messy and disruptive one. It’s important to take steps to protect the rest of your home during the renovation process. The right remodeling contractor will have a protection protocol in place to make sure the rest of your home is protected […]
2023 Home Design Trends
As we enter 2023, the world of home design is constantly evolving and changing. Each year brings new trends and styles that help shape the way we design and decorate our homes. In this blog post, we’ll explore some of the top home design trends for 2023. Natural and Sustainable Materials One of the most […]
Top 5 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Remodeling Contractor
Someone once said that if opportunity doesn’t knock, you should build a door. We have a feeling that person never attempted a home renovation. It’s an exciting time, but it can also be stressful for everyone involved. Take a simple bit of advice from THE Remodel Group: communicate more, and stress less. These questions for […]
What Type of ADU is Right for Me?
Are you considering building an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on your property in Portland? You’re not alone. As of 2021, there have been approximately 3,350 permits issued for ADUs in the Portland area. The number of annual ADU permits in Portland is around 250-300. So, why have ADUs become so popular over the last decade? […]
Planning for a Home Addition
Planning is an integral step in any home improvement project. Not only do you need to figure out what you would like to do, but you also need to plan ahead to ensure that it is feasible, affordable, and will add literal and figurative value to your home. A home addition requires extensive planning upfront […]
The Top 5 Home Design Trends to Look for in 2022
In 2021, the pandemic took us all on yet another rollercoaster ride – slowly dissipating and then charging back. This affected the health of workers in all industries, including the building trades. It also impacted manufacturing globally. The effects of this disruption on the collective psyche of consumers will likely be evident for decades to […]
Best Places to Live in Portland, Oregon
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8 Home Design and Remodel Trends to Consider in 2021
In 2021, many of us know our homes better than ever. Quarantining in 2020 made us spend a lot more time at home – in the kitchen, the backyard, and make-shift home offices. The 2021 home design and renovations trends we are seeing emerge are directly correlated to how we used (or overused!) our homes. […]
Answering the Building Products Challenge
If you’re ready to start a large-scale remodel, you may need to deal with the ongoing fallout from the coronavirus-related economic shutdown. That means working with your contractor to mitigate its impact. The problem, as we all know, started in March and April. Some states and localities halted all construction, and homebuyers in other areas […]
Moves to Make Now To Age in Place – Kiplinger, Mary Kane
Kiplinger Retirement Report: If you are a longtime homeowner and thinking ahead to your next stage of life, you’re probably familiar with the idea of aging in place.