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Design-build is a one-stop-shop remodeling concept where one company does everything for your project from designing the plans, to permitting, to construction. Today Leslie Eiler and Michael McDermott explain the differences between design-build and independent contractors. If you live in the Seattle area and you have a project you’d like to discuss you can find us online at crddesignbuild.com/con...

The entire remodeling process from start to finish is not to be taken lightly. From design decision fatigue to living in a construction zone- you'll need all the tips you can get. For this episode we are joined by Kalia Krichko and Lizzie Armstrong to get you all the advice you'll need to survive the ups and downs of home remodeling. To learn more, you can read our newly published blog p...

Design-build companies offer a vastly different approach to remodeling than any independent contractor would. Each remodeling project has a designer, architect, project manager, and lead carpenter. What you don't see is what happens behind the scenes with our unique production team whose purpose is to keep the project on budget and support the team tackling the project. In this episode we are...

If you recently purchased an older home, you've probably got the itch to bring life to a dilapidated space. In today's episode, we welcome interior designers Magan Bouriot and Heather Hatton to give us time and budget-friendly design tips for a simple kitchen update. If you live in the Seattle area and you have a project you’d like to discuss you can find us online at crddesignbuild.com/...

If you feel like you've found your forever home then you've probably decided that it's worth investing the time and money that it takes to make it both functional and stylish. You might have big dreams for your home but a limited budget to start with. That's where master planning comes into play. Interior designers Leslie Eiler and Lizzie Armstrong share with us what the proces...

Permit lead times in larger cities are longer than ideal. Not only that, but it can be a complicated process depending on the project. It may be tempting to skip the permit and jump straight into the project but are the potential consequences worth it? Dave Callahan, our senior PM shares what could happen if you get caught and what to do if you bought a house with unpermitted work. If you live in...

As cities continue to develop and become denser than ever, many homeowners consider adding an additional dwelling unit to their property. In the city of Seattle, there are some strict codes you'll need to follow. Today Jan and Amy walked us through DADU requirements and shared their journey of partnering to build the Wallingford DADU recently added to our online portfolio. Follow this link to...

Home-services is a new addition to our design-build company. Their process is similar yet simplified which makes them a better fit to take on small projects. Trevor, the head of home-services sits down with us today to explain what makes them different and how they uniquely serve their clients. If you live in the Seattle area and you have a project you’d like to discuss you can find us online at c...

Should you remodel before moving into your new home? Tune in to listen to us chat with CRD's design manager Leslie Eiler about the pros and cons of remodeling too soon versus waiting and how long should you ideally wait to remodel. If you live in the Seattle area and you have a project you’d like to discuss you can find us online at crddesignbuild.com/contact . We’ll be in touch within a day....

Each remodeler has a unique way of welcoming new clients. Today we sit down with Leslie and Dave to talk about the three initial meetings we hold with every new client and share with our listeners what kind of information about your home and project you'll gain from these three meetings. If you live in the Seattle area and you have a project you’d like to discuss you can find us online at crd...

Who is CRD and what exactly is "Design-build"? Sit down with us today with the company Owner and CEO Teri McDermott as we discuss where we came from and where we are headed. If you live in the Seattle area and you have a project you’d like to discuss you can find us online at crddesignbuild.com/contact . We’ll be in touch within a day. If you have any general remodeling questions we have...

If you live in the Seattle area and you have a project you’d like to discuss you can find us online at crddesignbuild.com/contact . We’ll be in touch within a day. If you have any general remodeling questions we have tons of online resources on our website as well that will walk you through design tips, construction costs, lead times, and building codes Find us on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter ,...