Aw Rats, We Have Bats!

By Paul Kocharhook

“This was supposed to be the new house we wouldn’t have to work on or fix anything, as it appeared that the previous owners had taken a good care of the home” – shares Paul Kocharhook owner of SODO-based Pathway Design & Construction. Did you know that bat colonies are living throughout Greater Seattle’s rural areas?…

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Team Pathway: Local Events & Shows list

By Paul Kocharhook

What’s going on the rest of the year? We’ve got our year planned out and packed. Continued education is very important to us and we hope you are inspired to keep learning! ​​Let this post also serve as an invitation to you if you’re interested in a remodel project in the coming year. We’d love…

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How To Reduce Your Energy Bills

By Paul Kocharhook

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…

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Green Building Trends

By Paul Kocharhook

In this video, Paul joins Ben Brashen to discuss some of the new trends and building products available to homeowners looking to go green on their next construction project. Further Reading: Breathing Easy: An Introduction to Healthy Homes This Remodeling Magazine article featuring Pathway Design & Construction, discusses the next big trend that could be…

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Setting Client Expectations

By Paul Kocharhook

In this video, Paul discusses how he sets client expectations from project pre-planning through completion. Further Reading: Understanding Project Expectations for the Client and General Contractor This article explains what is meant by project expectations for clients and the general contractor and provides four steps to ensuring successful construction project management. Setting Client Expectations for…

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