If you’re ready to build your dream home, one of the first steps is deciding if you should manage the project on your own or hire a general contractor. With…
Home improvement
Sponsor spotlight: Spot home damage before it’s too late
Homeowners are well advised to conduct regular checks around their homes. By keeping their eyes peeled, they have a better chance at preventing a small leak from becoming major water…
Sponsor spotlight: How to solve a storage shortage in your home
As communities across the country practice social distancing to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, you might have more people in your home than usual. Whether it’s your…
Sponsor spotlight: Five burning questions about fireplace safety
Fireplaces provide a generous amount of warmth and add a special ambiance to your home. Before you relax and enjoy your fireplace during the fall and winter months, here are…
Sponsor spotlight: Get your yard ready for winter
This month, homeowners in the Pacific Northwest are feeling a hint of fall in the air. As we squeeze out the last few weeks of outdoor adventures, we can also…
Sponsor spotlight: How to hire an honest contractor
With storm season upon us, homeowners may find it necessary to call in professionals to help repair damage to their homes. It’s an unfortunate fact of life that after a…
Sponsor spotlight: Trends from Irons Brothers Construction’s Remodeled Home Tour
Nestled in the heart of Richmond Highlands, this unique French-colonial style home was updated adding a special French-inspired kitchen. This project was featured in The Seattle Times article “Remodeling During Covid-19? Tips…
Sponsor spotlight: Take a sneak peak at this project showcase on the 2020 Remodeled Homes Tour
The home: Nestled in the heart of Richmond Highlands, this unique French-colonial style home was updated adding a special French-inspired kitchen. The addition bumped-out the space allowing for built-in bench…
Sponsor spotlight: Tips for preventing home storm damage
Hurricanes and other storms have produced damaging winds and flooding across the country this year. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts more storm activity through the fall. Storms…
Sponsor spotlight: Remodeling savvy — innovations in paint
Significant innovations in paint over the past 20 years have led to fascinating interior and exterior applications. Today homeowners can use paint to generate solar power, light up a hallway,…
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Sponsor spotlight: Pet safety during a home remodel
Creating dedicated areas within your home where your pet can eat, sleep and bathe tells them they are just as much a member of the family as everyone else. A…
Sponsor spotlight: Bright Ideas for home interior lighting
It’s hard to beat the great natural light of spring and summer, but fall and winter do not have to be dark and gloomy. Take the opportunity to add…
Sponsor spotlight: Ideas for making your home more livable
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a resounding effect on the way people live — not only in how they interact with those around them, but potentially in how they view…
Irons Brothers Construction Project Showcase of the Week: You will flip out over this kitchen
This rambler’s small kitchen was dysfunctional and out of touch with our client’s needs. She desired a larger footprint without an addition or expanding the footprint to stay within…
Sponsor spotlight: This stunning master bathroom remodel makes a statement
This stunning master bathroom started with a creative reconfiguration of space, but it’s the wall of shimmering blue dimensional tile that really makes this a “statement” bathroom. The homeowners,…
Sponsor spotlight: Check credentials when hiring a professional remodeler
If you are planning a home remodel, hire a professional remodeler with excellent credentials. The best remodeling results are achieved when qualified remodelers do the work. “Remodeling professionals have training,…
Sponsor spotlight: Top five home remodeling projects
The median age of the American home is 38 years old. Add to that the increasing price of new construction over the last decade and the growing popularity of television…
Sponsor spotlight: Top design trends for your home
The COVID-19 pandemic has provided a renewed sense of home and community for many. After months of sequestration within your home, however, you might also be in need of some…
Sponsor spotlight: Help for homeowners during pandemic recovery
With the outbreak of COVID-19 this spring, Washington was among several states across the country issued stay-at-home orders, forcing most Americans to spend much more time in their homes than…
Quick tips for pruning and grooming rhododendrons
Spring is here and as the rhododendrons start to bloom, it’s no wonder that they were selected to be Washington’s state flower in 1892. Their versatile nature makes them a beautiful addition…
Sponsor spotlight: Irons Brothers helps educate construction companies on COVID-19 safety practices
The day after Gov. Jay Inslee announced a plan to allow current construction projects to be completed, Irons Brothers Construction President Joseph Irons led a webinar aimed at helping educate…
Sponsor spotlight: Turn your backyard into great living space
When you think of making home improvements, the interior and exterior of your home may get the most focus. But there is also a lot of potentially great living space…
Sponsor spotlight: Staying home means your chance to create the perfect home office
School is closed and many of you are “Staying Home, Staying Healthy.” If you have kids, this means navigating homeschooling and homework. This, combined with working from home on a…
Irons Brothers Construction Project Showcase of Week: A third-story suite addition takes advantage of sweeping view
A retired couple desired a valiant master suite in their “forever home.” After living in their mid-century house for many years, they approached our design team with a concept to…
Irons Brothers Construction Project Showcase of Week: Mid-century home remodeled from top to bottom
We remodeled this unassuming mid-century home from top to bottom. An entire third floor and two outdoor decks were added. As a bonus, we made the whole thing accessible with an…