construction: Rejuvenation-vintage and reproduction house parts - 10/13/08 10:22 AM
You are in for a real treat when you visit Rejuvenation. Rejuvenation has retail stores in both Portland and Seattle. Be sure and allow yourself plenty of time to see everything. There are so many beautiful things to look at. From the Stickley furniture, rugs, reproduction lighting fixtures, stained glass, lamps, … (3 comments)
construction: Recycling antique windows - 10/12/08 08:50 PM
On many of our houses we have used antique stained glass windows to add character and beauty. We have found the windows at places like Antiques & Oddities in Bingen, WA or Rejuvenation in Portland, Oregon. Usually when you find an antique stained glass window it will have been removed from … (8 comments)
construction: Housebuilding progress - 08/13/08 10:44 PM
This is what I've been doing everyday for the last 2 weeks and it will take probably another 2-3 weeks before we're finished. Installing cedar shingle siding must be one of the most labor intensive types of siding to use. We use clear verticle sawn cedar #1 shingles. We have a source for these shingles … (1 comments)
construction: Tilework & Flooring - 06/13/08 10:14 AM
My son Jesse is a tile and flooring contractor in the Gorge. He has been in this industry since he was 18. He actually started building houses with my husband and I when he was about 12, so he grew up learning the construction trade. He is very particular about the quality … (1 comments)
construction: RUSTIC MEETS MODERN - 06/03/08 10:28 AM
Rustic meets modern in this Dutch Colonial log home located in Hood River's desirable westside area. Situated on over an acre this home has been meticulously restored top to bottom, inside and out with much attention to detail. All new: 50 yr roof, FA gas furnace and gas water heater, electrical, insulation, … (0 comments)
construction: Cedar shingle siding- one of my favorite things - 05/27/08 11:48 PM
I am serious. I absolutely love the way cedar shingle siding looks, feels and even smells while installing it. Installing cedar shingle siding is truly one of my favorite construction tasks and I have installed a lot of cedar shingle siding over the past 17 years. The price for clear #1 shingles has at … (1 comments)
construction: CRAFT & DESIGN - 05/24/08 11:28 PM
One newer business in Hood River is CRAFT & DESIGN COMPONENTS FOR LIVING It is located at 110 Third St. Craft & Design is a subsidiary of Maritime Services Corporation. They are specializing in custom case millwork, cabinets, green cabinets, flooring, countertops and sustainable building materials. They also offer professional interior design and consultation. Some of … (0 comments)
construction: House Progress - 03/10/08 11:47 PM
We are making progress on the house we started building last July. Having passed our insulation inspection, we are currently in the middle of hanging drywall. We started with all the lids which are 5/8" 4x12 sheets. We used a drywall lift to hold them up while we attached them with many screws. The wallboard … (0 comments)
construction: Stanley Avenue Tub Co. - 03/04/08 10:18 AM
If you have a clawfoot tub in need of refinishing then Stanley Avenue Tub is the place to take it. We have had a couple tubs refinished there with excellent results. The first tub we had refinished was a 5 ft standard clawfoot tub. We also had the legs nickle plated … (1 comments)
construction: HOMEBUILDING-OLD OR NEW? - 02/22/08 10:24 AM
Homebuilding is a lot of work whether you build new or rebuild an old house. Many people don't realize how much work it is to build a house. It can be even more work to rebuild a house. My husband and I have been building and restoring homes for the … (1 comments)
construction: Tankless hot water - 11/29/07 12:56 AM
For a more efficient way to heat water, go tankless! Water is heated quickly and delivers an endless supply of hot water as long as you need it. With a tankless water heater, you only pay to heat the water when you need it and for as long as you want it rather than … (7 comments)
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You are in for a real treat when you visit Rejuvenation. Rejuvenation has retail stores in both Portland and Seattle. Be sure and allow yourself plenty of time to see everything. There are so many beautiful things to look at. From the Stickley furniture, rugs, reproduction lighting fixtures, stained glass, lamps, … (3 comments)
