Summer 2006

Our second issue emphasizes building on what you already have. This runs the gamut from modernizing a small bathroom to doubling the size of an existing deck. This issue also features the step-by-step lengthening of a two-story house including removing and reattaching the roof. Our cover article demonstrates how to craft luxury into a compact kitchen and living room space. Make your renovation and remodel dreams come true today.

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Feature Article: Grandeur In A Small Space

What started out as a small project for Patty and Sterling Haskins of Liberty Lake became a remodel of the entire kitchen and adjoining living room. When Ken Wilson’s team began the project in January, they first had to convert the flat ceiling to a vaulted one by installing a new beam. Now the kitchen is larger and more open, but still compact for efficient meal preparation. Click here to read more...

 

 

Table of Contents - Summer 2006 Issue

The Perfect Neighborhood
When the downstairs bathroom started leaking, these homeowners seized the opportunity to create a subdued and relaxing retreat.

Playing with the Deck That's Dealt
Doubling the size was only the beginning of this deck that blends in and enhances the enchanting views.

Step by Step: Anatomy of a Renovation
Follow along as First Team Construction "raises the roof" and sets it on the ground to enlarge this house by 10 feet!

Stained Glass: It's Not Just for Churches
Add color, texture, and privacy to any room without eliminating light: stained glass fits in a variety of ways.

Grandeur in a Small Space
Patty and Sterling Haskins show that having a small space doesn't mean sacrificing bold style in this Liberty Lake condo. Photos by Alan Bisson.

A Casually Elegant Family Space
Attention to detail in this remodel maximizes storage space, eliminates counter clutter, and improves overall usability while creating a functional work of art.

Wireless Technology Means Safety
New products that increase safety and security.

Back to Back
Neighbors build two separate sunrooms in adjacent Coeur d’Alene back yards.

The Nuts and Bolts of Financing
If you love your home and neighborhood, or would like to update a few things, here are three steps to making it happen.

Expanded Outdoor Living
After years of decorating the interiors of their homes, consumers turn their focus to their outdoor living spaces.

SHBA Blitz Builds for Habitat
The Spokane Home Builders Association and more than 40 of its members help construct 3 homes on Union Avenue.

The Free-Flowing Kitchen
Removing a banister and raising the living room floor provide better flow and a warm, inviting nature.

Protect your Home From Wildfires
A few small changes now could help save you, your family, and your community heartbreak in the future.