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Weekend warriors are often pretty good at identifying those cool handyman projects that bring increased beauty and neat new features to the home. But some of the best “bang for your buck” handyman projects are the subjects that revolve around simple home maintenance. CLEANLINESS IS NEXT TO…YOUR HOME. If you’ve got a central air conditioning system… > Read more
We specialize in the indoor air quality business, so there’s little that surprises us when it comes to air pollution statistics inside your home. But a recent study from New Zealand floored even our Home Performance gurus.
Let’s go on a video tour of three vacation homes remodeled in Sunriver, Oregon.
Neolith is the latest and greatest counter-top material. So let’s try to destroy it in this video!
Okay, it’s not the “sexiest” part of your home, but if your crawlspace isn’t performing well you will feel it in every room.
Solar energy systems cost less than ever to install. Check out the video.
Learn the key things you need to know before even thinking about a basement remodeling project in this video.
See how the 1906 earthquake in San Francisco created a unique historic remodeling project for Neil Kelly Company in this video.
Are you looking to get more comfortable in your home this summer or winter? The Hollywood Theatre, Portland’s historic non-profit movie theatre, announced a home energy-related fundraising campaign with Neil Kelly’s Home Performance division to help pay for the cost of upgrading to LED lighting for its new historic-style marquee. The fundraiser enables Neil Kelly… > Read more
The term “man cave” is admittedly outdated. It infers that, as a man, the only part of a home you have the right to decorate is a dark cave or attic crawl space. Nowadays, a man cave is designed by anyone, regardless of sex or gender, and has evolved into the entertainment capital of a… > Read more
Dogs and cats need a nice home too! Remodeling for your pet can be fun, and add some unique character to your project.
360-Degree Bathroom Tour: We’ve always been interested in new ways to illustrate Neil Kelly quality and craftsmanship. When we came across this new technology that allows a full view of an entire interior space, we jumped on it! Take a look, we hope you enjoy the unique perspective this type of photography provides. Click here… > Read more
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Tub or Shower? “If it turns out the tub is only used for watering house plants, or worse, for the cat box, I say NO! I have learned over the years, there are ‘tub people’ and ‘shower people.'” — Kathleen Donohue, Bend Design Consultant
Small Kitchen Design: “It’s often beneficial to have a mobile surface like a prep table on casters or a table that folds out from the wall.” — Karen Richmond, Portland Design Consultant
Backsplash Tile: “Something about a handmade ceramic tile makes me swoon. The imperfect edges of each tile allow the grout to show off, and the subtle tone variations from tile to tile add character.” — Erika Altenhofen, Portland Design Consultant
Regional Differences: “In California, people are very interested in keeping up with the neighbors and resale value. In the Pacific Northwest, there is a greater attention to craftsmanship that I find really inspiring.” — Jamie Smugeresky, Seattle Design Consultant