Renaissance Renovations | Outdoor Covered Patio Promotion
Posted by Nicole DeCosta on Feb 1, 2013
Sign up for an outdoor covered patio and we’ll throw in a free Traeger grill to get the party started. Spend this summer outdoors and sip iced tea under your new covered patio installed by Renaissance Renovations, a division of Renaissance Homes. And no backyard party is complete without a...
5 Best Remodeling Jobs For The Money
Posted by Kelly Asmus on Jan 30, 2013
Rising home prices mean that homeowners are getting a better return on their remodeling dollar today than a year ago, according to Remodeling Magazine’s 2013 Cost vs. Value report. Owners around the country are getting back an average of 61% of their remodeling dollars when they sell. That...
4 Most Common Kitchen Remodeling Mistakes
Posted by Kelly Asmus on Nov 27, 2012
What’s the secret to a successful kitchen remodel? Knowing what mistakes to avoid! Almost everyone who has been through a remodel has a war story to share about what they’d do differently. Whether it’s the neighbor’s never-ending remodel, or the friend of a friend whose contractor...
Renaissance Renovations | Before & After Kitchen Remodel
Posted by Scott Gaunt on Sep 27, 2012
It’s a stunning before & after kitchen. Everyone loves DIY and television property shows. We love to watch the transformation a space takes once it is renovated. At Renaissance Renovations we get to see that change first hand and we get a front seat to the evolution of a project from...
Custom Home On SW Scholls Ferry Rd
Posted by Rachael Modrcin on Aug 24, 2012
Renaissance Homes Custom Homes Division recently broke ground on 16 acres of private land off SW Scholls Ferry Rd. Renovations has teamed up with the owner of the property to complete site improvements and build a 3,800 sq ft home, which was designed by our in-house design team specifically for...
Top Trends In Bathroom Remodeling
Posted by Kelly Asmus on Aug 14, 2012
Is it time to give your bath a makeover? Need some ideas to get you going? DIY Network’s Bath Crashers and Bathtastic!, shares a list of some of the best bathroom remodeling trends for your house. Glass tiles. Recycled glass tiles give bathrooms a modern update. Subway tiles. Still very...
Gorgeous Kitchen Remodel Just Completed
Posted by Kelly Asmus on May 31, 2012
Renaissance recently completed an extensive kitchen remodel in northwest Portland. The homeowners are thrilled with the gorgeous results. The homeowners purchased the home in 2011 and were unsatisfied with the dated, 15 year old kitchen. They contacted Renaissance Homes and we designed a new layout...
Local Economic Benefits of Remodeling
Posted by Kelly Asmus on May 29, 2012
Home building and remodeling generate significant economic benefits. Since May is National Home Remodeling month, we thought we would look at the economic benefits remodeling activity has on the community where it takes place. According to NAHB estimates, for typical remodeling projects, every $10...
Green Kitchen Remodeling | 10 Tips For Resource Efficiency
Posted by Scott Gaunt on Apr 15, 2012
Remodeling and renovations require thoughtful planning. With these ten tips in mind, you can also incorporate “Green” into your new kitchen design. 1. Install operable windows and skylights. Windows and skylights are the most energy-efficient method of clearing vapors and indoor air...
Renaissance Renovations | Time for a kitchen update!
Posted by Scott Gaunt on Apr 10, 2012
If you’re going to invest in projects designed to improve your home’s value, it makes sense to know what remodeling projects will give you the most return for your money. Projects with a high return on investment: Kitchens and baths can use a fresh. modern update. Decks. Enlarge or replace...
SE Portland Bathroom Remodel Just Completed
Posted by Kelly Asmus on Feb 21, 2012
Renaissance Renovations has been busy with several projects. We recently completed work on a 1950s SE Portland bungalow hall bath. The original footprint was approximately 8’ x 10’ and had an original cast iron bathtub that was removed. The entire main floor bath was renovated and included a...
Renaissance Renovations | Accessibility and Aging in Place
Posted by Scott Gaunt on Feb 1, 2012
In today’s world the common perceptions from a decade ago just do not apply to the aging and physically challenged population. For many, the option of selling a current home for a huge windfall and being able to build a new custom home, move into a retirement facility, or a care assisted...
Renaissance Renovations | New Year’s “Reno-lutions”
Posted by Scott Gaunt on Jan 3, 2012
We often make resolutions at this time of year, but how about some “Reno-lutions” for your home? January can be one of the best times of the year to start seriously thinking about some of those remodeling or renovation projects that you’ve been considering. Some may be cosmetic wants, and...
Renaissance Renovations | Freshening Up Your Home
Posted by Scott Gaunt on Dec 19, 2011
15 years ago, my wife and I were fortunate enough to be able to buy a Renaissance Home. Everything was fresh and new. I remember thinking, “This is great! I won’t have to mess with anything or fix anything for a long time!” Well let me say, that was a fast 15 years and after that amount of...
Renaissance Renovations | Give your home a Renaissance!
Posted by Kelly Asmus on Dec 15, 2011
Announcing Renaissance Renovations! You’ve asked us for it and we listened! Many of you have asked if we can do remodeling, change your bathroom or give your kitchen a makeover. Now we can. Renaissance Homes recently rehired former custom builder and former Renaissance Homes employee Scott Gaunt...
