Posts Tagged ‘Green Building’
What 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…
Read MoreHow To Reduce Your Energy Bills
INSULATION ESSENTIALS AND # 1 MATERIAL WORTH THE INVESTMENT How much of your home’s energy bill is wasted? Just take a guess. Did you guess anywhere between 40%-60%? According to the US Department of Energy about half of a home’s energy is wasted when it is under-insulated and improperly air-sealed. HOW TO REDUCE YOUR ENERGY…
Read MoreHow Not Spread Dust When Drilling
Need to update your bathroom with new fixtures? Dreading of making a mess with your drill? Want to reduce your cleanup time? Dust is everywhere, all the time. But during a remodeling project, it’s particularly abundant — and potentially hazardous. “Construction can produce inhalable respirable particles that are regulated pollutants; they’re unhealthful, so it’s…
Read MorePathway showcases 2 homes at 2018 Northwest Green Home Tour
Pathway Design & Construction are proud to be partnered with the Northwest EcoBuilding Guild and have the opportunity to showcase 2 homes at the 2018 Northwest Green Home Tour – Greater Seattle Region (April 28-29). “This tour is an opportunity to educate the public the many ways that environmentally conscious design and construction can benefit not…
Read MoreThe Story of the Award-Winning Leschi Kitchen Remodel
As they prepared for retirement, our homeowners wanted to downsize their living space and update their home so they could enjoy the incredible views (and the grandkids) in a remodeled waterfront bungalow. This project also scored a 2017 T-REX Award for us. LESCHI BEACH BUNGALOW BACKSTORY The owners wanted The just-about-to-retire couple wanted to stay on…
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