Ridgecrest Homes, a Portland, Oregon custom home builder and remodel contractor, just put the finishing touches on this outdoor living space. This outdoor living area featured a brick surround, underneath a covered patio; a must for year round BBQ'ing in Oregon!...
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As our client base grows, it is apparent that the economy has been doing a bit better over the past year or two. This is wonderful news, especially for those who have been thinking about buying a newly renovated, or even remodeling, a property. This economy boost now means these dreams can become realities for many people across the country. Construction and remodeling – areas of our expertise – are picking up all around the area, including our city of Sherwood. The community offers those who live nearby easy access...
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You love your home, especially when you are able to customize it to your dream home. Did you know you can make it even more appealing with the right lighting? We’ll look at some of the things that your home’s lighting – inside the house and outside – should do. If you find yourself missing some of these aspects, please give us a call for a free consultation so we can make your house shine! Starting inside your home, the indoor lighting is important, as it is one of the biggest...
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We all know the smell of a musty basement, but have you ever stopped to think where that smell is coming from? Perhaps you went down the stairs and noticed water starting to accumulate in your basement. This can be very alarming, and chances are you have no idea of how the water is getting there. Once you look for some of the possible culprits, such as broken pipes and water tank trouble, it’s time to think outside of the basement. The water that’s getting into your basement might actually...
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In the home improvement/maintenance industry, we consistently hear about folks who try to find ways to save a bit of money. By doing this, they sometimes cut corners which could mean trouble later on, especially when it comes to maintaining your home. An article we found on CBS New York talks about just how troublesome and costly it can be to neglect simple home maintenance. Letting things go and ignoring them now is a terrible idea, and it might just cost you thousands of extra dollars when the problem finally...
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Ridgecrest Homes would like to congratulate our partner, Mainly Cabinets, for being feature in this year's 2013 Street of Dreams!!! Click on the photograph below to check out Mainly's most recent blog for all the details...
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You are finally tired of your 20 year old oak kitchen cabinets and ceramic tile counter tops. You have spent hours upon hours on Houzz adding photographs to your idea books, you know exactly what you want. It is now time to hire a remodel contractor to create the modern kitchen of your dreams. You have called around to find a reputable custom remodel contractor and you think you know who you are going to hire. Before you decide to hire a remodel contractor for you next home improvement project,...
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Today I was sitting in my car, headed to our Sherwood, OR office, relishing the beauty of this amazing spring day. It is 71 degrees, the sun is shining and the BBQ is calling my name. Today is the kind of day that I think everyone needs to have an outdoor living space! In a recent article from in the Home section of the website howstuffworks.com, they listed the following Top 10 Ideas for Outdoor Living Spaces: 10. Be Bold with Color - Earth tones might look nice in your living room, but...
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We frequently receive inquiries from prospective clients, asking if we could, “take a look at their project...
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Making the most of your outdoor living space is an important part of creating the home of your dreams. If you’ve been living with a plain old patio, you should understand that you have many different options available to you. You can transform that patio from a dull, dreary place to an amazing outdoor living space in virtually any way that you might want. One of the most popular options right now is to convert your patio area into an outdoor kitchen. This can be done in multiple ways, including adding...
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