MEET TESSERACT Perched on a bluff overlooking Mt. Rainier, Elliott Bay, and the Seattle skyline, you’ll find the Tesseract house. The name Tesseract comes from the YA novel “A Wrinkle in Time,” describing a theorized cube that exists in three spatial dimensions: wrinkling space and time. Named so by the owner’s son, Max, this home aptly defies expectations. The Tesseract home was at the pinnacle of innovation from its inception, with the intention of bringing the outside in. Originally designed by Seattle Architect James Paul Jones to live in himself,…
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How Much Does a Kitchen Remodel Cost in 2023? Breaking Down the Numbers
According to the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) Remodeling Impact Report, two of the top most popular reasons for pursuing a complete kitchen renovation are to add features and improve livability (indicated by 25% of homeowner respondents), and to upgrade worn-out surfaces, finishes and materials (25%); 43% of those polled say the most important result of a renovated kitchen is better functionality and livability. According to The Mortgage Reports, per the NAR Remodeling Impact Report, you can likely expect to recover 75% of your costs (when it’s time to sell…
Read MoreA Passive Case-Study for Generations to Come
Theresa Passive House boasts an array of green/energy efficient qualities By Hanna Heiss Originally built in 1914, the Farmers, Trey and Adrienne have lived in the house since 2011 and dreamt of renovating from day one. In 2015 they started drawing and working on making something happen, for what was to become Theresa Passive House. Trey Farmer is the Owner and Lead Architect of Forge Craft Architecture + Design, a professional architecture firm offering design services with a primary focus on architecture and related tactile arts such as interior architecture,…
Read MoreInternational Builders Show Exhibitors
The International Builders Show (IBS) is less than a week away! It will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center Jan. 31 through Feb. 2. And with that, we are gearing up for quite an exciting time. Below is a list of exhibitors and their booth numbers who we think you should stop by and check out. AmeriSink, Inc. AmeriSink, Inc. is a leading stainless steel sink manufacturer with over 30 years in the business. Our mission is to supply customers with premium kitchen and bathroom products at an…
Read MoreLumber Prices Have Returned to Pre-Pandemic Levels
Now returning to Pre-Pandemic levels, lumber prices dropped 63% in 2022. According to WXPR, at about $365 for 1,000 board feet, lumber prices are lower now than they’ve been in more than two years. “They’re about where they were before the pandemic started,” says Rick Wilson, the President and CEO of Pukall Lumber in Arbor Vitae. He says the pandemic caused labor shortages, which created supply issues for larger sawmills. At the same time, demand for lumber spiked, as people tackled home renovation projects and construction boomed. Read More
Read MoreA Builder’s Path Towards Offsite Framing
Relationships with structural framing suppliers determine the deliverance of each project By Jess Lohse Builders have faced an unprecedented number of challenges over the last several months. In a short time, they have transitioned from supply chain issues holding back production due to overwhelming demand, to wondering how many homes they will be able to sell thanks to climbing interest rates. Recent memories of the inability to source framing materials understandably contributes to fears of how to efficiently deliver homes at affordable price points. Obviously, relationships remain critical through this…
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