Category: Exterior & Outdoor Space
How to Do An Exterior Makeover on Your Portland Home
Curb appeal isn’t only relevant when you’re trying to sell your home. It matters just as much how you feel when you drive up after a long day at work and see the place you call home. Investing in an exterior home makeover can improve your curb appeal in a way that not only impresses…
Good, Better, Best: Exterior Doors For Your Home
Exterior doors are a big deal. They’re one of the first things you see and interact with when walking into your home. They also help protect the interior of the home from the elements and contribute to the home’s overall energy efficiency. When trying to find the best exterior doors for your home, the wide…
Good, Better, Best: Siding Options For Your Exterior
The exterior siding of your home influences not only how your home looks, but how it stands up to the elements. Choosing the right siding is essential to the success of any exterior home improvement project. However, choosing from the vast number of options available can quickly become overwhelming. In this article, we’ll break these…
Good, Better, Best: Roofing Options for Your Home
When considering roofing material for your home, it can be challenging to find the one that best fits your needs while still meeting your budget. While many homeowners view re-roofing as a chance to improve the quality of their home, the differences in options and features can feel overwhelming. In this article, we’ll break down…
How Oversize Doors can Enhance Your Home Remodel
Oversize doors are a great way to improve your home’s indoor-outdoor flow and enjoy the outside from the comfort of your own home. If you’re planning a home remodel and want a flexible, stylish feature to bridge the gap between home and yard, oversize doors might be the solution for you. As a remodeling firm…
How and Why to Build a Deck on your Oregon Home
Having a deck on your home can provide you with a great outdoor space to entertain guests, relax with family and friends, or simply enjoy nature. But when it comes to living in Oregon, many homeowners wonder if it’s worth it to build a deck on their home at all. In a region that experiences…
How to waterproof the exterior of your Portland home
The Pacific Northwest is known for its wet climate. While 36 inches of annual rainfall is great for the lush greenery, it can also present a challenge to homeowners. Water leaks in your home’s siding can result in major damage and cost thousands of dollars in repair. That’s why it’s important for you to make…
Can Downspouts Cause Water Damage to my Home?
Gutters get a lot of attention, and rightly so. They catch the water that runs off your roof and channels it away. But where does the water go from there? Cue downspouts, the gutter’s underappreciated vertical cousin. In wet climates like ours here in the Portland area, downspouts serve an especially useful purpose. However, incorrectly…
What is the best type of exterior siding for your Portland home?
Due to its wet climate and wide temperature range, the Portland area can present several challenges to the maintenance of your home’s exterior. Finding the right type of exterior siding can help keep maintenance manageable and make your Portland home look great. As one of the leading remodeling firms in Portland, our team at Lamont…
Tree protection laws in Portland: How do they affect my home addition?
If you’re planning on an addition or remodel in your Portland home, you probably already know about the tree protection laws in Portland. Given their restrictions, you might initially think these laws prevent you from being able to build what you want. Fortunately, this isn’t necessarily the case. As one of Portland’s top remodeling firms,…
Architect vs. Interior Designer: What’s the difference?
Almost any home remodel benefits from having a strong design plan. It casts a vision for the scope and characteristics that make your remodel reflect who you are as a homeowner. It also gives you a clear expectation of how the completed project will look and gives your builders clear direction on how to get…