How to Keep Your Home Comfortable This Winter
Neil Kelly experts explain why it’s important to get a Home Performance assessment done to maximize your home’s comfort and efficiency this winter.
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Follow our blog to stay up-to-date on the latest Neil Kelly news, see photo essays of recently completed projects, get tips for keeping your home more energy efficient, and get inspired with design ideas and information about the latest materials on the market.
Why Winter Is A Great Time To Renovate
Neil Kelly’s handyman team explains why winter is a great time to renovate your home and offers a list of projects to consider tackling this season.
What’s Your Best Bathroom Style?
Planning a bathroom remodel is meant to be fun! Answer key design questions and learn about different bathrooms to see which one fits your personality.
Solar Powers Rehabilitation Center
When Northwest Rehabilitation Associates Inc., in Salem, OR were researching solar options in 2008, there wasn’t much information available. Eventually, word of mouth brought them to Neil Kelly Company.
The Path To Net Zero
There are numerous solar power options for homeowners, regardless of cloudy weather. Learn more about how you can take advantage of solar energy for your home or business.
Refinancing For A Remodeling Project
With a strong local real estate market and interest rates hitting all-time lows, refinancing for a remodeling project might be a smart move.
St Charles Solar Project Helps Build Community
St. Charles Church in N. Portland’s Cully neighborhood wanted to engage in a solar project that focused on clean energy and caring for the environment.
Resolving Kitchen and Bath Pain Points
Does your kitchen’s layout merit less than 5 stars? Maybe you’re tired of doing battle with difficult-to-clean tile (hello stubborn grout lines)? Whether you find yourself with ‘more cooks in the kitchen’ these days, or you’re just tired of a poorly designed living space, Neil Kelly can help.
Staying At Home Changing Remodeling
Any shortcomings in your home that previously bothered you, may now be amplified as you spend more time in your living space.
Portland Seniors Awarded Neil Kelly Scholarship
For 23 years, the Rotarians from Albina/North Portland have awarded the Neil Kelly Memorial Scholarship to deserving local high school students.
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.
Improving Access With Universal Design
Your home is a tool, an element that you operate with and within in order to live a comfortable, happy life. So how do you ensure your home works with you when life changes? With Universal Design.
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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