Home Remodeling
Start Planning Your Bathroom or Kitchen Remodel
If you’ve been dreaming about a fresh, modern kitchen or a spa-inspired bathroom, there has never been a better time to bring those ideas to life. Whether interest rates are motivating you to reinvest in your home or you’re simply tired of looking at outdated cabinets and worn-out countertops, now is the perfect moment to…
Read MoreImprove Your Home’s Curb Appeal: Siding & Roofing Upgrades
When you pull into your driveway, what’s the first thing you notice about your home? The color of the siding? The shape of the roofline? Or maybe that one spot you’ve been meaning to fix for a while now? For many homeowners, curb appeal quietly adds pride and value. But when it’s time to sell,…
Read MoreADU vs Addition: Which is Right for You
Salem homeowners looking to expand their living space often find themselves weighing two primary options: building an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) or adding onto their existing home. Both choices offer unique benefits and challenges, and the right decision depends on your specific needs, property layout, and long-term goals. An ADU, commonly known as a granny…
Read MoreCreating an At-Home Office: Remodel vs Addition
Working from home is here to stay for many homeowners in Salem. Whether you’re working remotely full-time or need a dedicated space for occasional focus, carving out a proper home office can improve productivity, reduce stress, and separate work from the rest of your life. The question is where that space should come from. A…
Read MoreUpgrade Your Roofing with the Right Type of Roof Materials
If you’re a homeowner in Salem, OR, deciding to replace your roof is a significant step toward protecting and enhancing your property. Choosing suitable roof materials is crucial to upgrading for better energy efficiency, improving curb appeal, or resolving damage from the wet Oregon climate. With its heavy rainfall and damp conditions, Salem’s weather demands…
Read MoreRedesign Your Home for Better Universal Accessibility
The Thompsons had always loved their two-story home, but navigating stairs and tight spaces became more challenging as they aged. During a recent family dinner, Sarah and David, now in their late 60s, realized they needed to make changes. With David’s occasional use of a walker and Sarah’s reliance on grab bars, they decided it…
Read MoreRemodeling Walk-in Closets – The Best Guide
Picture this: every morning, you stand in front of your walk-in closet, shuffling through cramped shelves, dimly lit corners, and clothes that seem to pile up endlessly. It’s not just a closet; it’s a daily frustration. If you’re a homeowner in Salem dreaming of a more organized, spacious, and beautifully designed walk-in closet, you’re not…
Read MoreRepair, Replace, or Install New Doors in Your Salem Home
Doors are not just entryways; they are crucial to your home’s security, energy efficiency, and overall curb appeal. Whether you’re looking to repair, replace, or install new doors, it’s essential to make the right choice for your Salem home. Over time, doors can become worn, outdated, or simply no longer meet the functional needs of…
Read MoreThe Ultimate Guide to Structural Home Repairs in Salem
Maintaining your home’s structural integrity is crucial to ensuring its safety, longevity, and overall value. In Salem, Oregon, wet winters and dry summers can significantly impact home structures, leading to costly structural home repairs. These conditions can lead to water damage, foundation shifting, and cracking in walls and ceilings. 3Rs Construction & Remodeling, a trusted…
Read MoreAging Gracefully: Top Home Remodeling Tips for Seniors
As we age, ensuring our homes are safe, comfortable, and accessible becomes increasingly essential. Remodeling homes for seniors is crucial to accommodate changing needs, allowing ourselves or our loved ones to age in place gracefully. Common strategies include incorporating ADA-compliant features, utilizing barrier-free designs, and including thoughtful home modifications to enhance the quality of life…
Read MoreMake Your Yardwork Easier with a Shed Renovation
A well-maintained shed is more than just a storage space; it’s crucial for efficient and effective yardwork. Particularly in the vibrant summer months of Salem, Oregon, when gardening and outdoor activities peak, having an organized and easily accessible shed can significantly streamline your outdoor and yard maintenance tasks. Shed renovation revitalizes and transforms your old…
Read MoreTips for a Green Home – Remodeling and Renovating
In recent years, green home remodeling has surged in popularity, becoming a pivotal trend among homeowners looking to enhance their living spaces in Salem, OR, and beyond. At 3Rs Construction & Remodeling, we recognize the increasing importance of making homes environmentally friendly. Embracing green home remodeling aligns with global sustainability efforts and provides long-term benefits…
Read MoreTackle Common Drywall Repairs: Steps to Restore Your Walls
Maintaining and repairing drywall is crucial for ensuring the longevity and aesthetics of your home. Over time, walls can suffer from various types of damage—ranging from small holes and cracks to more significant wear and tear areas—and you may need drywall repairs. These imperfections detract from the beauty of your living spaces and can lead…
Read MoreTransform Your Home by Installing Hardwood Flooring
One part practical decision, one part aesthetic statement, the flooring in your home needs to fit both your lifestyle and your vision for a warm, comforting home. While carpet does have its uses, many well-meaning homeowners in the past have installed a variety of then-trendy carpets that just haven’t stood the test of time. From…
Read MoreYour Guide to Baseboard Trim Improvements
The baseboard trim of your home is a detail that’s easy to overlook. While it’s mostly there to serve a functional purpose, it is a detail that can give a room that little extra something. It’s one of those things that might not seem essential but goes a long way in turning a house into…
Read MoreRemodeling your Living Room This Winter
As winter’s frosty embrace draws near, it’s the perfect time to embark on a journey of living room renovation and upgrades. While the chilly weather keeps you indoors, your living room becomes the warm, welcoming heart of your home. From installing new flooring to creating the perfect lighting ambiance and even adding the comforting glow…
Read MoreOutdoor Deck & Patio Covers: Keep a Cool Head While You Decide
Grilling is one of life’s greatest pleasures — year round, the smell of the charcoal and searing meat or vegetables speaks to something primal in us. But just because we’re getting in touch with our animal roots doesn’t mean we want to be grilling in the rain, snow, or even the blazing sun. Patio covers…
Read MoreHow to Choose the Best Concrete Contractor for Your Project
Perhaps you’re planning to install a backyard patio or an outside-your-house walkway. You will need to hire a concrete contractor for whatever type of outdoor renovation you intend to do. There is a lot at stake when it comes to selecting the ideal concrete contractor for your outdoor living or outdoor kitchen project. You’ll want…
Read MoreHow to Find the Best Contractor to Build your Addition
Whether you want to add a master suite, a guest room, a home office, or build a full ADU (accessory dwelling unit), finding the right Salem addition contractor is critical if your home improvement project is to be successful. Sometimes even the most complex and involved additions remodel projects are not as challenging as finding…
Read MoreDifferent Types of Flooring for Your Kitchen or Bathroom
Flooring is essential in any home remodel because of its large surface area. It will also influence the mood and the use of the entire space. Choosing the right flooring for a remodeled bathroom or remodeled kitchen in Salem can be trickier than for other rooms in your home. That is because you not only…
Read MoreMoney-Saving Alternatives You Should Consider When Renovating Your Bathroom or Kitchen
If you’re like many homeowners, there’s a good chance that you will be thinking about renovating your bathroom or kitchen in the near future. Bathrooms are one of the most popular rooms to remodel. Homeowners tend to renovate their bathrooms every four to five years. As for kitchens – also a highly popular remodeling project,…
Read More4 Most Popular Siding Installation Options
You probably don’t notice it much, other than when you pull into your driveway, but your siding plays an important role in the protection of your home and its aesthetic value. Siding gives your home a protective shell against the elements. It contributes to curb appeal. Siding also adds to the value of your home.…
Read MoreWhy Remodeling During a Recession is a Great Idea
The financial experts can’t seem to agree if we are officially in a recession. But soaring prices for goods and services, the steep hike in the cost of gasoline, and back-to-back quarters of shrinkage in the U. S. economy indicate that a recession is likely underway. So, it’s natural to want to keep personal spending…
Read MoreCost to Have a Garage Built or Remodeled
You may not think of your garage as anything more than a place to park your cars or store stuff. But it turns out that people like you are placing more value in their garages as house sharing and home offices continue to grow in popularity. Nowadays, people are converting their garages into recreation rooms,…
Read MoreConverting a Garage into Additional Living Space
Have you outgrown your home’s available living space? Maybe you want a game room or recreational area, but your house doesn’t allow these activities. Perhaps you want a guest room, a kid’s room, or a home office so you can work and tend to family matters. This extra space just doesn’t fit into your current…
Read MoreWhy You Should Hire a General Contractor for your Addition, Kitchen, or Bathroom Remodel
When it comes time to remodel your kitchen or bathroom, you want to be sure that the home improvement project is designed and implemented according to the highest standards. Remember that a complete remodeling project is a complex endeavor but also an investment in your home. Whether you are planning a kitchen remodel, bathroom remodels,…
Read MoreHow to Improve the Value of Your Home by Adding an Addition
We love our home improvement projects for the beauty they bring to our house and the boost in property value that they can generate. Harvard researchers estimate that Americans’ total spending on home remodeling projects might reach $430 billion by the second half of 2022. One home remodeling project that is highly effective at improving…
Read MoreBest Upgrades to Improve Your Home Value
With the current conditions of the real estate market – punctuated by a meager inventory of homes and skyrocketing prices – more than 60% of homeowners who are in the market are upgrading various rooms in their homes instead of purchasing a new house. Savvy homeowners have discovered the benefits of renovating their houses instead…
Read MoreAdd on a Master Suite to Your Home
Want more personal space or luxurious qualities added to your home? Maybe you desire a spacious walk-in closet or don’t want to walk down the hall to a bathroom you share with your kids? Perhaps you’re not happy with the size of your bedroom? Maybe it’s time you join so many of your neighbors who…
Read MoreWhy Choose Hardie Board Siding
The siding you select for your home will play a critical role in how your house holds up over the years. Siding protects your home from water intrusion and from the elements in general. Your siding offers both aesthetic appeal and durability that could uphold the value of your home for many years to come.…
Read MoreWill we see a baby boom in 2022?
Babies or not, Homeowners are looking for creative ways to maximize square footage! While the verdict is still out on whether or not the recent coronavirus pandemic will result in a massive baby boom, we do know that US birth rates continue to rise at a steady rate. In addition, many of us are taking…
Read More5 Outdoor Living Kitchen Ideas You’ll Love
Creating The Outdoor Space You’ll Want To Stay Home For Oregonians have a beautiful state and we love the great outdoors! The problem is, sometimes we just can’t get away or our lives become too busy to enjoy it. If you find yourself in that situation, there is a solution! Creating an outdoor living…
Read MoreTest Your Knowledge on Siding Damage
How Many Problems Do You See With This Siding? Have you found siding damage? Contact 3Rs Construction & Remodeling, your local Salem siding contractor today for a quote! Schedule an Appointment TEST YOUR SIDING KNOWLEDGE! We found five problems that need to be addressed: Possibility of Lead Paint (CAUTION… lead paint is hazardous!) Bright colored…
Read MoreWhat Is Hidden Siding Damage and Why Does It Matter
Most homeowners associate siding damage with cracks, holes, or peeling paint. However, hidden siding damage, such as moisture, rot, or decay, behind the panels is often a bigger threat. It can quietly weaken your home’s structure, insulation, and even indoor air quality before you see any obvious signs. At 3Rs Construction & Remodeling, prevention is…
Read MoreSHE shed HE shed
Creating An Outdoor Living Space As A Special Get-Away Sometime we really do need time to be alone. Sometime a space that brings you fun and relaxation is just the prescription for driving away the stress of everyday life. We’ve all heard of “she sheds” and the equivalent “he sheds”. In fact, a shed…
Read MoreIt’s A Great Time for Outdoor Home Projects
Outdoor Projects You Should Plan Now As we continue to get warmer, sunny days, we’ll be outdoors more and more… and that’s a good thing! Are you getting ready to tackle those outdoor projects? If you plan to do some work yourself, be sure to get organized so that you can get the supplies…
Read MoreUglow Manor Apartment Repair & Remodel
3Rs Completes Repair, Remodel, and Remediation of Local Apartment Uglow Manor was a major project that we completed this year. It gave us the opportunity to use all of our “three Rs”! (Repair, Remodel and Remediation) The project was so successful that our estimate of completing it in seven months was reduced to a four…
Read MoreTake The 3Rs Construction Quick Quiz on Home Remodel
If You Could Remodel… what would you do? Are you ready to start a remodel project that you’ve always wanted or are you just beginning to think about the possiblilites? 3Rs Construction & Remodeling would like to know what homeowners dream about when it comes to home remodeling. We’ve got a simple, six-question quiz that…
Read MoreIncorporate Barrier Free Construction for Aging in Place
Repair and Remodel for a Longer Stay in Your Home Sometimes the thought of moving out of a beloved home just seems inconceivable. It has been the place where happy memories have been made, the mortgage is paid off, and it’s close to friends and family. But as the years have gone by, it’s harder…
Read MoreReplace or Repair Your Deck For Year Round Entertaining!
Outdoor Living Inspiration Oregonians can’t let a little rain dampen their outdoor entertaining experiences. Here in Salem, we adjust as needed to make good use of our homes and outdoor living space! Decks, patios, pergolas, and gazebos are great additions to your home. A deck expands your options for gathering places when you have friends…
Read MoreBathroom Remodel: How Many Pieces Do You Want?
Can You Have Three-Quarters of a Bathroom? 3Rs Construction Answers The Question! Toilets and showers and sinks …oh my! When seeking to get some clarity on what is meant by a three piece bathroom (or four piece, or five piece…) 3Rs met with some unforeseen controversy. Who woulda’ thought? It seems like it would…
Read MoreAging in Place Remodel by 3Rs Construction in Salem, Oregon
Let’s face it, we’re all getting older. Like it or not, it’s important to plan for that season of life. Just as we plan for financial retirement, we need to plan our housing needs as well. Aging in place means planning for your freedom to live where you want, for as long as you want.…
Read More3Rs Construction Recommends Outdoor Living in Salem Oregon
Americans are moving outdoors! Perhaps it’s because we spend so much time in front of an electronic screen, or because we long for the simplicity of fresh air. Either way, outdoor living spaces have exploded in popularity. We’re remodeling decks and patios, sprucing up the pergola, and creating seating for solitude under rose covered trellises.…
Read MoreRoof Repair & Roof Replacement FAQS
Roof Repair and Replacement in Salem, Oregon If you are like most people, your knowledge about the roof over your head is limited to what it is made of and about how old it is. Roofing has dramatically evolved over the last 30 years. Not so long ago, most roofs looked about the same and…
Read MoreLet 3Rs Construction Add a Patio, Covered Deck, or Outdoor Kitchen
One of the best overall improvements you can make to your home is a patio, covered deck, or outdoor kitchen built by 3Rs Construction. With the mild year round temperatures in Salem, Oregon it’s a surprise that our neighbors are just now discovering the amazing value of an outdoor kitchen, patio, or covered deck. If…
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