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Revamping your Kitchen for Continued Use- Aging in Place

Friday, April 1st, 2011 Posted in Aging-in-Place & Handicap Mobility, Design Tips, Kitchens, Remodels/Additions, Safety Hazards | No Comments »

  This kitchen remodel by Parrish Construction- Boulder, CO features a raised dishwasher and built-in vertical dish rack, enabling ease of access and minimizing strain on the back.One point of comfort and control in the home is the kitchen. Losing the ...

Beg, Borrow, and Steal

Tuesday, September 14th, 2010 Posted in Additions, Basements, Design Tips, Money-Saving Tips, Remodels/Additions, Space-Saving/Organization | 1 Comment »

  This Before & After shows how the area under this porch was converted to a bedroom, making good use of previously empty space in this dramatic makeover. Image Copyright by Parrish Construction. By Larry Parrish, CR, CGR, CAPS, GACP   If your home is ...

Need a good bath?

Saturday, August 28th, 2010 Posted in Aging-in-Place & Handicap Mobility, Bathrooms, Design Tips, Handyman/Small Jobs, Heating/Cooling, Home Luxury, Home Technology, Lighting, Remodels/Additions, Space-Saving/Organization | No Comments »

  By Larry Parrish, CR, CGR, CAPS, GACP   Few rooms in the American home have changed as much in recent years as the master bathroom. Thirty years ago, if a house even had a master bathroom, it was too small to brush ...

Recipe for Remodeling Success

Wednesday, July 7th, 2010 Posted in Design Tips, Design-Build, Money-Saving Tips, Remodeling Concerns, Remodels/Additions | 1 Comment »

By Larry Parrish, (CR, CGR, CAPS, GACP)   Did you visit friends this summer and come home with a bad case of house envy? Did it whet your appetite for cooking up a tasty little remodel project of your own? If you’re ...

Height Standards for Bath Vanities & Kitchen Counters

Sunday, June 27th, 2010 Posted in Aging-in-Place & Handicap Mobility, Building Trends, Custom Cabinets, Design Tips, Kitchens, Uncategorized | 4 Comments »

By Annette Parrish, Vice President     When it comes to heights for bath and kitchen countertops, the standard should be based on the needs of the residents.  The main purpose for remodeling is not just to make it prettier, but to also make it ...

Personalize Your Home to Meet Your Changing Needs

Monday, June 14th, 2010 Posted in Aging-in-Place & Handicap Mobility, Building Trends, Design Tips, Green Building Topics, Historic Homes, Landscaping, Timely Home Upgrades | 2 Comments »

By Larry Parrish- CR, CGR, CAPS, GACP    Don’t be moved by age. According to the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), older homeowners overwhelmingly prefer to age-in-place, meaning to live at home safely, independently and comfortably.    With Universal Design principals, this has ...

Closet Organization 101

Tuesday, May 25th, 2010 Posted in Custom Cabinets, Design Tips, Remodels/Additions, Space-Saving/Organization, Spring | No Comments »

    By Annette Parrish- Vice President   Who wouldn’t want a beautiful closet like the "After"  pictured here—large, bright, and ultra organized?  Even the most beautiful closet should be extremely efficient and functional or it will soon become a large, bright, disorganized mess.     As we're ...

Shoe Cobbler’s Kids and Contractor’s Wives

Saturday, May 22nd, 2010 Posted in Design Tips, Kitchens, Parrish, Remodeling Concerns, Remodels/Additions, Timely Home Upgrades | 6 Comments »

    [caption id="attachment_1973" align="alignnone" width="478" caption="The Before & After of our very own kitchen remodeled...by us."][/caption]   By Larry Parrish, CR, CGR, CAPS, GACP    This article was originally published in 2003. The kitchen was recently featured in the Kitchens are Cooking Home Tour May ...

Remodeling Down Under

Friday, May 21st, 2010 Posted in Basements, Building Trends, Design Tips, Heating/Cooling, Money-Saving Tips, Remodeling Concerns, Remodels/Additions, Safety Hazards | No Comments »

By Larry Parrish- President, CR, CGR, CAPS, GACP     When thinking about adding space to their home, many homeowners tend to overlook the obvious solution right under their feet--the basement. This is understandable, since so many basements are dark, damp uninviting spaces ...

Timely Home Upgrades

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010 Posted in Aging-in-Place & Handicap Mobility, Building Trends, Design Tips, Energy-Saving Tips, Heating/Cooling, Money-Saving Tips, Safety Hazards, Timely Home Upgrades | 2 Comments »

By Annette Parrish- Vice President   In today’s economy, it’s important to maintain and protect the investment you have in your home. If you’re trying to save money now by delaying maintenance, repairs, and upgrades, keep in mind that it will only ...
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