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This post is intended to provides some clarity regarding the differences between drywall and plaster. Following are some definitions and comparisons between the two options. Drywall Drywall, also commonly called wallboard, plaster board or sheetrock (sheetrock is a brand name) was developed … Continue reading
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Tagged Building Materials, drywall, Home Renovation, lath and plaster, plaster, Remodel Planning, sheetrock
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Times have changed. In years gone by I scoured the net, laboriously searching for headboard photos, living room layout ideas, Moroccan throw rugs and credenzas without much luck. Now it’s all I can do to keep my feet on the … Continue reading
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Guest Blog by Kristen Pender While helping out in the Portland Tradesmen office and in constantly surveying my favorite design blogs, I come across some pretty amazing innovations in the home remodeling world. Today I’ll try my hand at blogging … Continue reading
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Basements in older homes were, for the most part, designed as utility areas rather than for use as finished space when the homes were built. Because of this, there are a lot of obstacles when creating a desirable living space … Continue reading
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In exploring ways to build more environmentally friendly cabinets I’ve identified a number of factors that should be considered. Below I’ve listed the main elements that contribute to the environmental impact of cabinetry. Transportation With most big name cabinet suppliers … Continue reading
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Tagged Contractor, Home Renovation, Interior Design, Remodel, Sustainability
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There is a tendency to try and keep our competitors in the dark so that we can maintain our competitive advantage. Following are the reasons why I think this is the wrong approach: Competing against uneducated competition When people have … Continue reading
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Over the years I’ve found that there are five primary design elements or impulses that people tend to express and gravitate towards. Identifying the design elements that you are most drawn to helps to inform your design ideas and goals. … Continue reading
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Whenever I remodel a home I try to make sure that anything usable that’s being taken out gets to someone who can use it. On many remodels the fixtures, appliances, cabinetry etc. are being replaced because they’re outdated more than … Continue reading
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Often the difference between a tile job that looks great and a job that looks sloppy is the layout. Too often tile setters just start in a corner with a full tile and work out from there. While this approach … Continue reading
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