by Mighty House Construction | Dec, 2017 | Events - Workshops, Green Building
Mighty House and our sister company, Mighty Energy Solutions, will be hosting one extra-mighty booth at the NW Remodeling Expo! You’ll find us at booth #1014 on January 5-7, 2018. Just print out the file below for your free tickets and join us at one of the best opportunities to connect and learn from contractors, suppliers, and designers. Not to be missed if you’re considering a remodel project!
The show will also feature:
- Home Improvement Seminars There’s a huge range of topics to learn about this year! Some that we’re particularly looking forward to are “Solatube vs. Traditional Skylights,” “Solar Works!” and “Designing a Healthy Home on a Budget.” Check out the full list here.
- “Designer Matchmaker” These sessions will allow you to take advantage of FREE consultations with northwest designers. We’re especially excited to have our booth stationed next to Entero Design and Living Shelter Architecture. More info on the matchmaker sessions here.
- Artisan Showcase Local artists will be showing and selling unique items for your home. You can preview some of the artwork here.
Friday January 5, 12pm – 7pm
Saturday January 6, 10am – 7pm
Sunday January 7, 11am – 7pm
Washington State Convention Center
Halls 4EF 800 Convention Place
Seattle, WA 98101
by Mighty House Construction | Nov, 2017 | Design + Architecture, Featured Projects, Green Building, Living
Sometimes sustainability is about enhancing the longevity of what you already have. Ralph and Jeanette wanted to stay in the home, garden, and neighborhood they love as they look forward to aging. With modest updates and practical design by Sheri Newbold of Live Work Play, we were able to create an accessible space that will enable these homeowners to continue to live in and enjoy their home for many years to come.
A small, cantilevered addition for a sitting area along with a widened window in the master bedroom creates a comfortable sitting area to enjoy the garden and bird watch.
Most important was how to get from the garage to the main floor of the 1960s split level home. The existing stairway would not work with a chair lift, so we chose to add a Garaventa elevator to make accessing the second story easy. They also wanted to widen the hallway and increase the width of two doorways to 36″ to access the master suite.
In the bathroom, we installed grab bars, a fold down seat in the shower for bathing, and created a zero threshold shower stall. A dressing table for resting while getting ready for the day was also added. All light fixtures are energy-saving LED with dimmer switches. The designer also collaborated closely with Ralph and Jeanette to create a custom tile layout using neutrals with blue accents for a handsome design that works in tandem with other fixtures.
Check out more photos in our Flikr gallery.
by Mighty House Construction | Nov, 2017 | Living
Before the weather gets too harsh, make sure you check the exterior of your home for any repair needs:
- Gutters – clean them and ensure downspouts are effectively moving water away from your house.
- Foundation – gaps in window caulking, cracks in masonry, or cracks around doors could signal the need for foundation repair.
- Crawl space – check the condition of your moisture barrier and close crawl-space vents.
- Hoses – detach outdoor hoses, drain the water, and move them inside before the first freeze.
- Roof – make sure no shingles are missing or loose, look for dips, and consider an inspection if your roof is over 20 years old.
- Don’t forget to check to see if your neighborhood storm drains are clear of debris.
by Mighty House Construction | Oct, 2017 | Living
We can all do our part to help prevent flooding in our neighborhood by making sure street drains are clear of leaves and other debris. Here are a few tips from the folks at Seattle Public Utilities:
- Avoid piling yard waste near the street where they can wash into drains. Put them directly into your yard waste bin instead!
- Use a rake to clear leaves from storm drains to keep them from getting clogged.
- Watch for traffic when clearing drains. Work from the curb, not the street and make sure children who want to help are supervised.
- Report clogged drains and flooding to SPU at 206-386-1800.
More information and resources here.
by Mighty House Construction | Oct, 2017 | Events - Workshops, Green Building
Join us on November 4th for an evening of inspiring stories at the NW EcoBuilding Guild’s annual Green Building Slam. Not to be missed, there will be 10 projects, each with 10 minutes, and 10 slides! Mighty House is honored to be presenting our jury selected project alongside Parie Hines of LD Arch Design. Our presentation, Growing Pains: Creating a Sustainable Future for a Sweet Little Home, will be showcasing our Westwood Addition that there are high impact green options for a variety of project types and budget sizes.
November 3, 2017
5:30pm – 10:30pm
University of Washington – Kane Hall
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