Our Favorite Remodeling Projects From 2021
With a new year just around the corner, it’s fun to look back at the work we completed in the last 12 months. Here are some of our favorite remodeling projects from 2021.
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5 Steps To Planning Your Bathroom Remodel
Even though bathrooms can be one of the smaller spaces in your home, there is still a lot of work and planning that goes into renovating them. Remodeling a bathroom is an exciting process with big rewards. When the project is finished, your home will be more functional, pleasant, and likely increase in value. But,… > Read more
Where Do I Start When Renovating a House In Seattle?
A home renovation is a large undertaking, especially in a big city like Seattle, where weather, traffic, permits and building materials can be a challenge. That’s where an experienced design/build remodeling firm can help.
Building Resilient Families with United Way
The shortage of affordable housing in the Portland metro area has long posed a threat to families with modest incomes. And now, over the past year and a half, the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have quickly escalated this serious issue into a full-scale crisis. Thousands of families have lost their homes, or are… > Read more
How Much Does A Home Remodeling Project Cost?
Our goal is to help you make the very best decisions you can for your home, and match your needs with a budget that works for you.
Range Hoods: The Unsung Heroes of the Kitchen
Refrigerators, dishwashers, ovens, microwaves. These appliances get top billing in most kitchens. But another important appliance — the range hood — keeps you comfortable while cooking and can even add a touch of style to your space.
Our Path to Becoming a B Corp
For more than 50 years Neil Kelly Company has focused on supporting the community, investing in others, and adopting environmentally-friendly practices. Becoming a B Corp was a natural step in Neil Kelly’s long tradition of community service and environmental leadership. Neil Kelly is proud to be a certified B Corporation alongside the number of other… > Read more
Working Safely During The Pandemic
Our company is working to maintain service to our clients to the greatest extent possible while protecting the health of our clients, employees and trade partners, and ensuring the safety of our homes and workplaces.
5 Things You Should Know About The Cost Of A Solar Energy System
Every home is different, and many factors affect the cost of a solar energy system. Here are 5 things you should know about solar.
14 Ways to Bring the Outdoors In with Biophilic Interior Design
Now that we’ve spent more than a year of our lives mostly confined in our homes, and now that Spring has officially sprung, our typical Pacific Northwest enthusiasm for the outdoors is on a whole new level. Needless to say, using nature as inspiration for your home’s interior, otherwise known as Biophilic Design, is really having… > Read more
Does My Home Really Need a Bathtub?
One of the most common questions we get about bathroom remodeling is: “Do I really need a bathtub?” or, “Is a bathtub necessary to maintain my home’s resale value?” The answer is everyone’s favorite: it depends. Are you a “tub person” or a “shower person?” First, consider your lifestyle. If you’re already leaning toward replacing… > Read more
How To Tackle Window Repair and Replacement
Unless you’ve been in your home for many years, you likely haven’t had to think about your windows very much. But window maintenance, repair, and replacement is key to keeping your home in good condition now and in the future.
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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