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.
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.
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The construction industry has long grappled with productivity challenges, with many companies relying on outdated, manual processes for project management and estimation.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.
Small bathrooms test your creativity. With so little room to work with, every choice, from tiles, vanity, to lighting, shapes how the space feels and functions. A good remodel can take what feels cramped and outdated and turn it into a bathroom that’s both useful and inviting.
Read MoreGarages tend to collect everything that doesn’t fit elsewhere: boxes, tools, sports gear, and the occasional half-finished project. What starts as ‘temporary storage’ often turns into clutter that makes it hard to find anything.
Read MoreOlder homes in the City of Portland carry a kind of charm you don’t find in newer builds. These houses, from Craftsman details to sturdy mid-century layouts, tell stories through their design and materials. But with age also comes hidden risks that can affect safety, comfort, and long-term value.
Read MoreYou think it’ll be a quick project. New flooring tile, a fresh vanity, maybe a nicer tub. But somewhere between the demo and the backordered fixtures, reality hits: how long is this actually going to take?
Read MoreMost bathrooms aren’t built with accessibility in mind. If you’ve ever tried helping an aging parent or a family member with limited mobility navigate a narrow doorway, step into a slippery tub, or reach a high cabinet, you already know the daily strain it creates.
Read MoreThere’s a moment every homeowner hits: a crack in the ceiling, a kitchen that feels stuck in the past, a bathroom that’s begging for an upgrade. The big question then creeps in: Should I renovate, or just start fresh somewhere else?
Read MoreMost homeowners don’t think about home maintenance until something breaks. And by then, it’s usually urgent, expensive, and stressful. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
Read MoreLearn how to adapt a home for aging in place with smart, safe remodeling tips. Create a comfortable, future-ready space with expert guidance.
Read MoreIt starts with excitement: you’re finally ready to update that outdated kitchen. But then comes the question no one wants to ask out loud: How long is this going to take?
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