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2013 NARI Remodeled Homes video tour
For those of you who were unable to attend this year’s Remodeled Homes Tour, we wanted to share the story…
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From danger to delight: A trellis deck addition
A beautiful deck can add a lot to ones quality of life…until it ages to the point of becoming a…
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And baby makes five! Home remodel for a growing family
When a family increases by one child more than the number of bedrooms, it’s time to consider a larger home…
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Beam us up, Scotty! Installing a beam to replace a load-bearing wall
We traditionally think of kitchens in very functional terms. After all, this is the space from which we feed our…
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The Strite experience: Treasure Valley design and remodel
Over the years, an essential attribute of the “Strite brand” has become “experience” — not so much as defined by…
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A three-quarter bathroom turns into a powder room
A three-quarter bathroom makes plenty of sense when it is the only bathroom in the house besides the master bath.…
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A challenging hillside home addition
If you are at all familiar with the Strite culture, it should come as no surprise to learn that our…
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Boise Barbacoa remodel: The Phoenix still rises
Looking at Barbacoa today, it’s hard to believe that just a little over three years ago the predawn skies of…
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A Tuscan facade reveals a contemporary European heart
In considering the scope of their remodel project, Laura and Steve soon came to the realization that when the issue…
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Something Zen in this Warm Springs Avenue remodel
Lynn and Greg loved their home in the foothills above Warm Springs. “Everything about this house is just us…it’s very…
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Plan for next home remodel project
NARI of Idaho offers Tips for a Homeowner to Stay on Top of a Home-Improvement Project. The first step to…
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Creating a powder room with visual appeal
There are some things that can be readily changed, and some that can’t. Take, for example, a powder room located directly…
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A multi-dimensional kitchen remodel
There are many compelling reasons for remodeling. Sometimes it’s about updating a look to better reflect the tastes and sensibilities…
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Deck the hills: Boise Foothills deck remodel
A deck can be a double-edged sword when it comes to a home’s value. Given a killer view and the…
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An unobtrusive addition was the goal of this Boise home remodel
When undertaking this Boise, Idaho home remodel, we worked with our clients to add space to their home by adding…
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A fallout shelter makes for an interesting basement remodel
During the Cold War era, America was constantly reminded of the effects of nuclear fallout. Television, radio, newspapers, and even…
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What to ask a remodeler before your next home remodel
Who will you choose to wield the hammer on your particular job? That isn’t an easy question. Your choice of…
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Warning signs when interviewing a remodeler
According to NARI of Idaho, these are some warning signs to watch out for while interviewing your remodeler. Avoid remodelers at…
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A checklist for choosing your Boise, Idaho home remodeler
Be sure to look for and be satisfied with these items before signing a contract with a contractor. Contractor Checklist…
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Boise, Idaho ’50s show home
Our home was built in 1956, we bought it from the original owners in 1997. As this was our first…