Home Office Inspiration
For many, commuting to a home office—or kitchen table—may be the new normal. And if you and a partner are both working from home, it can be tricky to create a comfortable and functional work space.
Home Fixes
Tackling Home Exterior Projects
While we have warmer weather and longer days, it is a good time to inventory your home exterior and assess needed maintenance and repairs.
25 Stay At Home Projects You Can Do Now
Question: What do you do when there is a global pandemic and you’re forced to stay at home? Answer: Catch up on projects around your house! Here are 25 do-it-yourself tips from Neil Kelly’s Handyman Services pros.
Staff Share Work From Home Tricks
This week some of our designers and staff people shared images of their workspaces along with a few tricks they’ve used to stay productive and engaged.
Top 5 Winter Safety Tips
Winter is right around the corner. Are we likely to have snowmageddon again? Maybe, maybe not. But now is a good time to cover our Top 5 Winter Safety Tips!
Fall Home Checklist
As summer vacations fade to pleasant memories you may want to work on your fall home checklist. Oh, you don’t have one of those? Here are the top 5 things you can do — in the fall — to get your home ready for winter.
5 Signs It’s Time To Replace Your Windows
Window repair and maintenance is often dismissed until it’s time to do a serious home remodel or repair. Do your windows need some love? Here are a few warning signs suggesting it’s time to replace the windows.
Decluttering: Clever Storage Ideas For All Spaces
Whether you are living in a small space—or want to declutter a larger one—you may be experiencing some storage challenges. Here are a few design ideas that can help you keep your clutter under control.
Smart Fixes For A Healthy Home
From using non-toxic materials to installing high-efficiency ventilation systems our goal is to help create a safe and healthy home for you and your family.
How Many Lives Does Your Roof Have?
Your roof takes a beating. It’s the one facet of your home that’s never shielded from the elements, and yet, it endures. But just how many lives does your roof have?
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Overheard
Tub or Shower? “If it turns out the tub is only used for watering house plants, or worse, for the cat box, I say NO! I have learned over the years, there are ‘tub people’ and ‘shower people.'” — Kathleen Donohue, Bend Design Consultant
Small Kitchen Design: “It’s often beneficial to have a mobile surface like a prep table on casters or a table that folds out from the wall.” — Karen Richmond, Portland Design Consultant
Backsplash Tile: “Something about a handmade ceramic tile makes me swoon. The imperfect edges of each tile allow the grout to show off, and the subtle tone variations from tile to tile add character.” — Erika Altenhofen, Portland Design Consultant
Regional Differences: “In California, people are very interested in keeping up with the neighbors and resale value. In the Pacific Northwest, there is a greater attention to craftsmanship that I find really inspiring.” — Jamie Smugeresky, Seattle Design Consultant