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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…

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…

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…

The great debate: open or closed kitchens. For centuries the kitchen has been used as a workspace. Way back in the house, it had room just for the essentials. These days it’s a different story with the option of open or close kitchens and fancy appliances. Open kitchens are…

Can’t decide on which tile layout looks best for your kitchen or bathroom? Here’s some idea we came up with to help guide you. Brick, stacked, mosaic, and more — get to know the most popular tile layouts and see which one works best for your home. Subway Tile…

Ready to tackle your next remodel? Then be sure to attend this year’s Portland Renovation & Remodeling Show, happening this weekend, January 24-26 at the Portland Memorial Coliseum. Show exhibitors will showcase everything for home interiors including the latest in cabinetry and countertops, flooring, basement finishing, sunrooms. waterproofing, additions, and…

Ready to tackle your next remodel? Then be sure to attend this year’s Portland Renovation & Remodeling Show, happening this weekend, January 25-27 at the Portland Memorial Coliseum. Show exhibitors will showcase everything for home interiors including the latest in cabinetry and countertops, flooring, basement finishing, sunrooms. waterproofing, additions, and energy efficient

A great way to help your remodel look even better is the use of molding and trim to make any room pop. Molding can add substance and depth to any room, and when you know the basic pieces available and how to use them, the options are endless. Making your…