Category: Tips & Advice

How to Choose the Right Appliances for You and Your Home

Closeup of an electric range with black burners on a marble-looking countertop to illustrate how to choose the right appliances.

Since 2020, many of us have spent far more time at home than previously. We have been cooking more, cleaning more, and transforming our homes into more than temporary workspaces. Because of this, there has been a surge in consumers focusing on home improvement projects, including wanting to upgrade their appliances to better suit their…

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Design-Build vs General Contractor: What’s the Difference?

Design Build vs General Contractor: A photo of the Metke Remodeling Team to illustrate how much to design and build custom home

In almost every home remodel, there are two sides to the equation. The design phase of the renovation and the construction phase. In the past, these were often handled by two entities, a design firm and a general contractor. Today, design-build contractors are becoming more popular, but you may be asking yourself, “design-build vs general…

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5 Reasons to Use an Interior Designer

Metke Remodeling Interior Design Services showroom to help illustrate benefits of an interior designer.

If you’re remodeling your home or just doing a little redecorating, an interior designer can help make things a lot easier! Using a designer will not only improve the look and function of your space, but they can also save you time and money. When considering using an interior designer for your next home improvement…

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4 Ways to Seamlessly Decorate for the Holidays (Inside Tips from a Designer)

A lamp and sculpture on a glass living room table

Decorating for the holidays can be a fun, family activity we look forward to every year, but as the collection of cheer grows, so can the clutter.  We asked one of our Designers, Kate Grove for some professional tips on how to seamlessly incorporate your holiday decorations into your home. Incorporate your existing color palette….

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Walking The Supply Chain Tight Rope (5 Tips to Protect Your Project)

Picture of a shipping port at dusk

How Does the Construction Supply Chain Work? The big rain cloud over today’s building industry is all about inflation and the strain it’s been putting on the supply chain. Demand is increasing while cargo ships are circling the waters outside of ports because the docks are so backlogged with inventory. With a global economy, the…

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Remodeling Projects That Should Be Left To The Professionals

Gray Exterior Design Build Custom Home Remodel West Hills, Portland, OR

Award-Winning Luxury Remodeling Contractors DIY remodeling Portland has become more and more popular over the years. But with its increase in popularity came remodeling mishaps and renovation uh oh’s. There are some projects like painting, window treatments, or new light fixtures that can be done relatively quickly with a basic set of tools. However, when…

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How to Make Your Outdoor Space Year-Round Entertainment

Exterior shot of a covered patio with built in heating lamps

We all know and love the beauty of the summer weather in Oregon—letting the day melt away with the company of family and friends, and then watching the sun set in the evening while music plays in the background. What could beat that? Summers are the best time to utilize your outdoor space for entertaining,…

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