Tips & Tricks
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Contractor
Part I: Know the difference between “certified, licensed contractor” and “registered contractor”. We all daydream about upgrading different areas of our homes and in most cases, it stays a daydream. The minute we start thinking about getting started we start having mini panic attacks with questions flowing through our mind; Where do I even start?…
Read More3 Things to Ask a General Contractor About Residential Remodeling Dust
Be sure to ask during your initial consultation before your remodel project begins. First, how much do you know about indoor air quality (IAQ)? The awareness level of IAQ among homeowners has certainly improved in recent years. This is especially so when a resident of the home has asthma, allergies, heart disease or other serious…
Read More5 Energy Efficient, Money Saving Remedies for Your Home
With house and energy prices rising, you might be looking for ways to save money and add value to your home. There are two things you need to consider on this front: products installation Remodeling does not have to break the bank, as long as you make sure to choose the right contractor and products.…
Read MoreQ&A with the Owner of Pathway Design & Construction
Having received the Service Excellence Guildmaster Award* for the second year in a row, we’ve been getting a fair number of questions about how Pathway manages to keep our clients so happy that they score our work so well in reviews. There are no tricks, just a few solid basics. So, we thought there was…
Read MoreWhat Does it Take to Remodel a Basement?
Housing in Seattle is tough: some homes are small and cramped with very little space to expand. If you have a growing family and moving is not an option, remodeling is often the go-to solution. If budget and the City allows, some ambitious homeowners will opt to tackle addition projects, but for those who want…
Read MoreAn Introduction to OSHA & Silica Law
Are you a homeowner embarking on a new remodeling project? This post is for your health-awareness and education. Sure, reading about regulations and laws is hardly ever exciting… but understanding the requirements will ensure that your health is not neglected. First off, what is OSHA? The department of labor administered the Occupational Safety and Health…
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