Our blog features Revive Works Remodeling activities including community action projects, collaborations, sustainability and construction practices as well as highlighting vendors, partners and subcontractors.
Convert Your Garage Into a Living Space: A Garage Makeover Guide
For most homeowners, a garage is a place to store cars, tools, or function as the "catch-all" for anything that's not currently in your home. However, with a little imagination and added preparation, it's possible to transform a garage into a usable space for far more than just storage.
Convert Your Garage Into a Living Space: A Garage Makeover Guide
For most homeowners, a garage is a place to store cars, tools, or function as the "catch-all" for anything that's not currently in your home. However, with a little imagination and added preparation, it's possible to transform a garage into a usable space for far more than just storage.
Meet Alan Pierce
I started my own residential remodeling company in early 2014. I had just moved back to the US from living overseas and was working in Portland for a local remodeling company that focused primarily on Aging in Place. My most recent construction experience at the time had been managing heavy civil construction projects on a remote island in Indonesia.
Catching Up With…NKBA Columbia River
The Oregon chapter hosted a dynamic night of learning, networking, and industry insight at the Student Trade Show & Designer Panel.
Reviving Efficiency: How Contractor Foreman Transformed Revive Works Remodeling’s Operations
The construction industry has long grappled with productivity challenges, with many companies relying on outdated, manual processes for project management and estimation. This case study explores how Revive Works Remodeling, a residential remodeling company in Portland, Oregon, leveraged Contractor Foreman to revolutionize its operations and achieve remarkable results.
Walking through an older neighborhood can feel like a gallery tour of the late 19th century, and the Victorian home stands out as the undisputed focal point of these streets.
These structures are defined by an unapologetic commitment to ornament, verticality, and craftsmanship. While modern design leans toward minimalism, the quintessential Victorian aesthetic embraces the "more is more" philosophy.
Read MoreA home addition is a massive undertaking that sits somewhere between a standard home renovation and building a brand-new house. It’s a high-stakes puzzle where you have to marry new structural loads, modern HVAC requirements, and updated electrical codes with a foundation that has been settled for decades.
Read MoreA bathroom is one of the most hardworking spaces in any home, serving as both a functional utility station and a private sanctuary. Over time, wear and tear (combined with shifting design trends) can leave this essential room feeling dated, cramped, or even structurally unsound.
Read MorePortland is a city defined by its neighborhoods. Take the grand Colonials of Irvington or the charming, narrow-lot Victorians of Northwest 23rd for example. Our architectural landscape is a living museum.
Read MoreDry rot has a way of hiding in plain sight. It often starts quietly, behind trim, under paint, or near areas exposed to moisture. By the time it becomes obvious, the damage can already be affecting the strength of the wood underneath.
Read MoreIf you’ve spent any time walking through the tree-lined streets of Southeast or Northeast Portland, you’ve felt the pull of the Craftsman. There is something fundamentally Portland about a low-slung bungalow with a deep, sheltering porch that seems designed specifically for our drizzly afternoons.
Read MoreHiring a remodeling contractor in Portland is one of the most important decisions you’ll make during a home project. The right choice leads to clear communication, realistic timelines, and work that holds up. The wrong one on the other hand can create delays, budget issues, and stress that lingers long after the project ends.
Read MoreSmall bathrooms can feel tight, dark, and hard to work with. When every inch counts, the wrong design choices can make the space feel even smaller than it already is.
The good news is that size is rarely the real problem. With the right design strategies, you can make a small bathroom feel more spacious, brighter, and far more comfortable.
Read MoreChoosing the best time to remodel your home matters more than most people expect. Weather conditions, contractor availability, material lead times, and even your day-to-day schedule all influence how smooth the project will feel. The right timing can save you money, shorten your timeline, and help your remodel move forward without unnecessary stress.
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