Tag: budget
Should I Move or Remodel?
When you bought your house, it was good enough for your needs as a homeowner. Perhaps it was even the perfect home for you at the time. But somewhere along the way, your needs changed, leaving you with a difficult choice: remodel your current home, or purchase a new one and move. Every year, homeowners…
Portland Kitchen Remodel Ideas: 3 Examples to Help You Budget
When it comes to transforming your Portland house into a home, few projects are as impactful as a kitchen remodel. It’s about more than just updating a space; it’s about crafting an environment that reflects your style and meets your daily needs. Many Portland homeowners looking for kitchen remodel ideas often seek inspiration to fuel…
Portland Home Additions: Average Costs to Help You Budget
Portland home additions come in a wide range of shapes and sizes — from master suite additions, to bonus rooms, to major projects like adding significant square footage. So how do you know what to budget if you’re considering a home addition? Here are some common home addition examples and average costs to help with…
How to Remodel Your Portland Craftsman Home
With their distinctive pitched roofs, covered porches, and exposed rafter tails, Craftsman style homes are loaded with charm. But what if yours needs a bit of refreshing? Here’s how give your Portland Craftsman Home some modern updates while retaining its traditional features. When considering a remodel of your Portland Craftsman home, there are several stylish…
How to Add a Home Sauna
As the temperature becomes cooler and winter lurks just a few weeks away, the idea of a warm, cozy home sauna can be pretty appealing. So what goes in to installing one? Here’s a detailed breakdown of home saunas and what you need to know if you’re considering one of your own. Saunas have been…
How to Figure Out Your Average Cost of Kitchen Cabinets
Cabinets are one of the most visible — and often most costly — aspects of a kitchen remodel. But there can be a wide range of pricing depending on a few critical factors. Here are specific ways to figure out the average cost of kitchen cabinets for your space. Kitchen cabinets often account for about…
How To Determine Your Remodel Cost Per Square Foot
Determining the price — and value — of a remodel comes down to many factors: scope of the project, quality of the fixtures and finishes, possible layout changes, and more. In this post, we’re going to take a look at how to calculate remodel cost per square foot and what that can mean for the…
8 Green Home Remodeling Ideas
Most home remodels are meant to make the space you’re living in more usable and comfortable. But now it’s easier than ever to improve their sustainability. Here are 8 green home remodeling ideas to make your space more eco-friendly. Decreasing your home’s environmental footprint, and making it more energy-efficient, can not only increase your home’s…
Working With a Design/Build Firm: How to Maximize the Design Meetings
A home remodel project often involves a multitude of design decisions, both large and small. Choosing to work with a design/build firm gives you access to a team of designers to help guide your choices. Here are some tips on how you can to get the most out of those design sessions. At Lamont Bros.,…
What are my remodeling options? 3 different ways to remodel your home
Kicking off a home remodel project is a big undertaking, so you want to make sure you’re working with the right partner for your job. Here’s a look at 3 common remodeling options when it comes to planning your next major home improvement. Home remodels are a great way to add value to your home…