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There is more to a beautiful home than just its looks — it should work beautifully as well. As our families grow, careers evolve, and we age, our lives are constantly in motion. So why should our homes stay frozen in time? Functionality means something different to every homeowner.

Enduring months of quarantine has been a challenge for everyone. With many of us living and working in the same space day in and day out, homeowners have realized that our spaces may not be equipped for everything we need to accomplish on a daily basis.

Cornerstone Builders Takes Home Five CotY Awards BEAVERTON, OR Feb. 4, 2019 — Cornerstone Builders, a leading building and remodeling company located in Beaverton, OR, was announced as the winner for multiple 2019 CotY Regional awards for Region 6 Northwest including: 2019 CotY Regional Winner for Region 6 Northwest...

A new decade is upon us and with it comes fresh trends in design and construction. To get a comprehensive snapshot on the latest, we checked in with the design and construction team at Houzz, a website that caters to both clients and professionals…

Give pets their own safe haven with these built-in dog beds for the kitchen, living areas, and laundry room. Pets experts will tell you that your dog needs his or her own space to sleep and chill out. 1. Mudroom/Wash area Make the most of your mudroom or…

So you’re thinking about hiring someone to remodel your home but not sure what questions to ask. Fortunately, we have the questions and answers you should hear before hiring anyone! Before getting into the nitty-gritty, start with finding out whether they are licensed and insured. You don’t want…

With the new year comes new trends! Last month we wrote about new kitchen trends. Now, we’ve selected the top five 2017 bathroom trends. 1. Three-Dimensional Tile Tile doesn’t have to be flat or boring. Three-dimensional tile adds texture and visual appeal to any bathroom. The look is ideal…

Thanksgiving is a time for being thankful and surrounding yourself with loved ones. It’s also a great time to decorate your home. We have ways to brighten your home up for Thanksgiving. Also some useful tips to be prepared for the big day! Tips for preparing for Thanksgiving 1.

Now that Summer is winding down it’s time to start getting your house ready for the Fall/Winter season. Here are 6 ways to make sure your home is ready for the changing seasons ahead. 1. Seal Crawl Spaces Encapsulating a crawl space can eliminate the environmental factors that…

Read how a common siding became so popular for interior paneling. What is Shiplap? Shiplap board is milled with a halved groove called rabbet, so the edges connect snugly together, one on top of the other, leaving a distinctive reveal line between boards. It installs in a slightly different manner…