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Incredible Kitchens Summer Fall 2024
Cover Feature

Incredible Kitchens Summer/Fall 2024

The kitchen is the heart of our homes. We no longer simply prepare our meals there. It’s a place for doing homework, working remotely and gathering with friends and family. Everyone wants a stunning kitchen, but remember that it’s a functional space as … read more

Skilled Trades
Industry Update

Seeking a New Career? Consider the Skilled Trades

Working in the skilled trades is not simply another job. Professional craftsmen in the residential construction industry help build communities and are compensated well for their expertise. Beyond the financial benefits, individuals working in this industry contribute to the happiness and stability of … read more

Remodel Bid
Design|Build

How to Make Your Project Appeal to a Remodel Contractor

As a professional, certified builder specializing in residential remodel, I am engaged by hundreds of potential clients each year. Because of such huge demand and a shortage of qualified remodelers, contractors must be very tactical about what jobs they pursue. There’s just not … read more

Design Trends 2024
Design|Build

Design Trends in 2024

Advice from West Sound Design Experts

Every year, we gather our panel of design experts to discuss some of the hottest design trends. In 2024, expect to see natural-looking finishes, natural materials like wood, and more recycled and upcycled choices for the environmentally conscious. Comfort is the key for … read more

Asbestos House
Industry Update

Breaking Down the Barriers to Affordable Home Ownership

More than 275,000 people call the Kitsap Peninsula home. Some of them were born here. Others were stationed here. Still others moved here to enjoy our beautiful waterfront views. And our population continues to grow. Like the rest of Washington, population growth brings … read more

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remodel in progress

Tips for Tackling Your Home Renovation Project

Taking on a home renovation of any kind can be a stressful process, but it can also be extremely satisfying to watch your plans and ideas come to life. Whether your ultimate goal is to make your home safer for your family or … read more

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VRF Heat Pump

Exploring Hybrid Heating as an Alternative for Your Home

As temperatures dip, homeowners are shifting their attention to keeping their indoor spaces comfortable during the cooler months. However, many conventional heating and cooling systems can be very inefficient to operate, causing your utility bill to soar — especially in the winter. What’s … read more

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Designing a Butler’s Pantry

The only thing better than a pantry is a butler’s pantry. There are different ways to define a butler’s pantry, according to Bainbridge interior designer Molly McCabe. It can be just about anything, such as a mudroom or a place to arrange flowers. … read more

Deits Coming Home

Coming Home

A couple with Kitsap County roots moves cross-country...

No history of Lemolo would be complete without a mention of the Deits family. In 1910, Harry Lou Deits helped plot what was then known as Le-mo-lo Acres, a stretch of land that covered nearly the entire little peninsula that lies to the … read more

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