Mid-Century Modern Windows
There are a lot of windows in a mid-century home. That’s great for the view and bad for energy efficiency. But our friends at Indow Window have the fix.
Blog Articles
Follow our blog to stay up-to-date on the latest Neil Kelly news, see photo essays of recently completed projects, get tips for keeping your home more energy efficient, and get inspired with design ideas and information about the latest materials on the market.
Small Handyman Jobs With Big Payoff
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
Air Pollution Inside Your Home
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.
Remodeling Sunriver: “Vacation Home Tour”
Let’s go on a video tour of three vacation homes remodeled in Sunriver, Oregon.
Kitchen Remodel Idea: Neolith
Neolith is the latest and greatest counter-top material. So let’s try to destroy it in this video!
Monitoring Your Home’s Crawl Space
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.
Basement Remodeling: “Your Project Checklist”
Learn the key things you need to know before even thinking about a basement remodeling project in this video.
Saving A Historic Gem
See how the 1906 earthquake in San Francisco created a unique historic remodeling project for Neil Kelly Company in this video.
Non-profit Hollywood Goes LED and Neil Kelly Wants to Help
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
How To Create The Ideal Man Cave
The term “man cave” is admittedly outdated.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
Remodeling For Your Pet
Dogs and cats need a nice home too! Remodeling for your pet can be fun, and add some unique character to your project.
Take A 360-Degree Tour Of A Contemporary Bathroom!
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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Overheard
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