Our blog features Revive Works Remodeling activities including community action projects, collaborations, sustainability and construction practices as well as highlighting vendors, partners and subcontractors. Looking for our Portland home remodeling services? Explore everything we offer, from kitchen and bathroom remodels to ADUs and whole-home renovations.
In addition to our standard work, we also support the community by providing nonprofit home repair services.
To bring the best designs to our clients, our team stays actively connected with peers through our NKBA Columbia River involvement.
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The construction industry has long grappled with productivity challenges, with many companies relying on outdated, manual processes for project management and estimation.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.
Subfloor water damage often starts somewhere else. A leaking toilet, dishwasher, supply line, tub, or other source allows water to reach the structural layer beneath the finished floor, sometimes without leaving much evidence on the surface at first.
Read MoreA small basement can still become one of the hardest-working areas in the home. The right remodel can turn limited square footage into a family room, home office, guest space, workout area, or another room that fills a genuine need.
Read MoreOwning a home means maintenance never truly stops. New tasks replace completed ones, and repairs that appear minor today can aggravate over time. What begins as a simple fix morphs into a larger, costlier project when it's postponed for too long.
Read MoreA home changes with the seasons. Rain collects where drainage is poor, heat dries out caulk and exterior finishes, and cold weather puts pressure on plumbing, roofing, insulation, and heating systems. Even a well-built home needs regular attention to stay safe and comfortable.
Read MoreMany American home styles have come and gone over the past century, yet few have remained as recognizable as the American Foursquare. Built primarily between the late 1800s and early 1900s, these homes can still be found in historic neighborhoods across the country.
Read MoreFor many homeowners, the kitchen serves as the center of daily life. After all, it’s where meals are prepared and where conversations happen. Family routines revolve around it. When a kitchen isn't designed with accessibility in mind, even simple tasks can become frustrating or unsafe for someone who uses a wheelchair.
Read MoreKitchen remodel costs in Portland can swing hard. One project keeps the existing layout and updates surfaces for under six figures. Another opens a wall in a 1940s home and all of a sudden runs into outdated wiring, plumbing changes, permit revisions, and structural work.
Read MoreA lot of homeowners do think about aging in place long before they consider themselves old. Sometimes the motivation comes from wanting greater comfort after retirement. Sometimes it comes after helping an aging parent navigate a difficult bathroom layout. Others simply want the peace of mind that comes with knowing their home can continue supporting them comfortably for years.
Read MoreA whole home remodel is not a light decision. In Portland, OR, many times it means working with older homes, layered systems, and a long list of choices that directly affect cost.
Read MoreWalking 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.
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