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Funky works in music — in bathrooms, not so much
If every time you walk into a room only to find that it irks you, it’s probably time to consider…
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Thinking outside the framework: a second-story addition remodel
Ever tried to make an omelet without breaking an egg? If you were searching for an analogous challenge in residential…
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A creative use of garage space
When you think of an office addition over a garage, you would most likely think of a fairly mundane space,…
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A kitchen boldly comes out
Why is it that kitchens are so often hidden away from the rest of the life of the family? When…
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Client relations and the cost of doing business
Any credible company will blithely profess that taking care of customers is just “good business.” Ingraining good customer service into…
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From ho-hum to holy cow! Boise, Idaho living room remodel
Some before and after photos leave you wondering if you’re really looking at the same space, or a parallel universe…
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How long is it going to take?
A client once showed us an ad from a bathroom remodeling company that she had clipped from the daily paper.…
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Shade trellis: A study in functional beauty
Our client was an avid gardener, but was not able to spend extended periods of time in the sun due…
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Reimagining the kitchen
Do you remember the first time you imagined the ideal kitchen? If this seems a trivial, if not odd, question…
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What are the major stages in a remodel project?
For nearly 40 years, the STRITE remodel process has been refined by hundreds of experts: our clients. While good communication…
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A Boise Foothills remodel takes a ‘70s home “Back to the Future”
Our clients came to their home for the view, and stayed for the architecture. But before they reached that point,…
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The ultimate man cave: Building a garage addition
Our client’s passion for working on cars was more than a serious avocation…it was also a source of income. We…
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An Eagle remodel looks at the “big picture”
There’s not a bit of hyperbole in saying that David and Pat’s home truly reflects all the best of what…
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Remodeling as a metaphor for life
“I appreciate that everyone wants to manage a budget, but I’ve learned that the last 20 percent you don’t want…
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What qualifications should you look for when choosing a remodeler?
Next to building or buying a home, a remodel may be one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make —…