Category: Remodeling Projects

Renovations That Increase Home Value

Picture of a modern remodel of a home lit up at night to illustrate renovations that increase home value and to illustrate how much to design and build custom home

Renovating your home is a big decision that often comes with an equal amount of excitement and apprehension. It’s understandable to feel both emotions because not only do home renovations improve your living experience, but they can also be a significant investment. That’s why it’s essential to make sure that the renovations you make are…

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How Much Value Does a Kitchen Remodel Add to My Home?

A uxury kitchen remodel with modern touches to illustrate how much value does a kitchen remodel add.

A kitchen renovation is one of the most popular home improvement projects, and for good reason. A well-designed and updated kitchen can add significant value to your home, as well as make it a more enjoyable space to live in. But just how much value does a kitchen remodel add if you want to sell…

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Best Renovations to Increase Home Value

A brand new luxury kitchen with plenty of cabinets, an island, and large dining table to illustrate best renovations to increase home value.

After you’ve been in your home for a few years, do you start looking at ways you can improve it? Or do you know all the changes you want to make to your home before you make that first mortgage payment? Either way, you want to make sure your home improvement projects give you the…

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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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How Long Does it Take to Renovate a Kitchen?

A beautiful new kitchen to illustrate How Long Does a Kitchen Remodel Take?

Renovating a kitchen is an exciting project that can transform your home and enhance your daily life. A true chef’s kitchen can make your home THE place to be during the holidays and other special events. However, one of the most common questions homeowners ask is: how long does it take to renovate a kitchen?…

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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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Sub Spotlight & Giving Thanks: Fisher Roofing

November marks the season of giving thanks, and we at Metke would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to one of our favorite subcontractors, Fisher Roofing. Fisher has been in business for over 30 years serving the greater Portland metro area.  Current owner Michael Hampton started as a technician for Fisher in…

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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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Metke Remodeling featured in Oregon Home Magazine

Oregon Home Magazine "Lakeside Revision" feature

Metke Remodeling was recently featured in Oregon Home Magazine, which took a closer look at our “Lakeside Revision” project as well as an overview of our design-build process. We take great pride in giving our clients exactly what they want. In this case, our clients needed to change the feel of their entire home. Dark,…

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