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What’s in Your Walls?
When we open up a wall during a remodeling project on a home more than 50 years old we never really know what we will find. It’s one of the most vexing and intriguing aspects of remodeling. Sometimes...
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Why We Shop AND Buy Local
It is hard to not be tempted by the Internet. Many web-based vendors offer competitive pricing, free shipping and even fail to collect sales tax that is due for your state. There are dozens of...
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Ventana Construction wins REX and Chamber of Commerce Awards
Business awards are wonderful to receive. They are affirmations from business peers that the work you do is exceptional and makes a difference. They also let our clients know that our company stands...
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Busy, Busy, Busy! :)
Our phone is ringing off the hook. It’s a sign that locally, at least, the economic recovery is in full swing. More phone calls and larger projects mean better job security for everyone in...
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Why You Need A Design Professional (and some plans)
There are three things homeowners tend to care the most about when remodeling: cost, schedule and quality. This trifecta of construction bliss is hard to achieve, however, without careful planning and...
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Water, Water Everywhere
It’s like clockwork: The weather changes to cool and wet and a flood of calls ensues. Furnaces are on the fritz, drains are clogged and the drip drip drip of a mystery leak threatens to push an...
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Lumber Prices Up and Down and Up Again
If Seattle had an official bird, it might be the crane. Well more than a dozen of them dot the downtown area with long arms and flashing lights above. West Seattle alone is about to have its third...
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Seattle Remodeling Expo
We are making our second appearance at the Seattle Remodeling Expo this weekend at the Washington State Convention Center in downtown Seattle. A couple of thoughts after being at our booth for two...
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KBIS & IBS — Design & Construction Week
For the first time, two of the biggest national design and construction conferences met at the same time in the same place. The result was Design & Construction Week 2014–an event at the Las Vegas...
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The Higher Price of Electrical For Your Home
A special kind of circuit breaker is now required for most circuits in your home. Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCIs) have been required for circuits in bedrooms under the National Electrical Code...
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