Remodel, addition, or something smaller?
How to frame the problem before deciding what kind of construction should solve it.
Article in developmentIdeas for building thoughtfully
Useful guidance before the decisions become expensive.
Occasional, substantial notes about properties, remodels, small homes, and the design process on Whidbey Island.
Property feasibilityRemodel planning
Small living
Long-term comfort
Process
Collaboration
What to investigate before buying property on Whidbey
A practical framework for identifying the questions that belong before a purchase or design commitment.
Read the guide →Making every square foot of an ADU work harder
Privacy, storage, access, daylight, flexibility, and the quiet details behind comfortable compact living.
Article in developmentAging in place without making home feel clinical
Plan for safety, ease, and independence through decisions that feel like good design first.
Article in developmentWhat happens during residential design?
A plain-language explanation of decisions, design studies, consultants, and how a project moves forward.
Article in developmentHow a designer and builder work together
Why early communication around scope, cost, constructability, and design intent matters.
Article in developmentYour question may be specific