BUILDING-REMODELING RESOURCES

TO HELP YOU

The following list of building-remodeling resources includes local organizations, local trade show links, national building-remodeling organizations, and links to manufacturers’ websites. You will find more resources and links on the Today’s Home™ website.

Local Building, Remodeling, and Design Organizations (Oregon)

♦ American Institute of Architects Oregon (AIA-OR)

♦ Home Builders Association of Portland/Professional Remodelers Organizaion (HBA/PRO)

♦ Interior Design Society of Portland

♦ National Kitchen & Bath Association – Columbia River Chapter (NKBA)

♦ Northwest Society of Interior Designers (NWSID)

♦ Oregon Contractors Construction Board

♦ Oregon Remodelers Association (ORA)

♦ Oregon City Chamber of Commerce

Local Resources (Oregon)

♦ Better Living Show

National Building, Remodeling, and Design Organizations

♦ American Institute of Architects (AIA)

♦ National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)

♦ National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI)

♦ National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA)

♦ California Council for Interior Design Certification (CCIDC)

♦ Interior Design Protection Council (IDPC)

Products: Appliances

♦ Kitchen Aid

♦ Vent-a-Hood

Products: Lighting and Switching

Products: Stone and Engineered Stone

♦ Cambria Natural Quartz Surfaces

♦ CaesarStone Quartz Surfaces

♦ Corian Countertops

♦ Dupont Zodiaq Quartz Surfaces

♦ LG HI-MACS Acrylic Solid Surfaces

♦ Lg Viatera Quartz Surfacing

♦ SileStone Quartz Surfaces

Products: Tile

♦ American Olean

♦ Florida Tile

♦ Pratt & Larson

♦ United Tile

Products: Plumbing

♦ American Standard

♦ California Faucets

Special Interest

♦ Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy

♦ Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation

♦ Gordon House – Frank Lloyd Wright

♦ Oregon Humane Society

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"Diane listened to our concerns about the cost of our home improvement, and wanting to live in our home during the entire time. She helped us prioritize everything, and outlined what we needed. The project went more smoothly than we ever imagined. Diane helped us to realize our dream of staying in our beautiful, contemporary, but too-small home in an idyllic neighborhood." M. & A. C.

"We were nervous about remodeling our kitchen, although it was in very bad shape, because we've had a lot of trouble with past projects. The design process solved all our problems, and we appreciated Diane's helpful suggestions and good judgment. The whole experience was positive, and we love our new kitchen." D. & L. S.-S.

"Diane knows where to spend the money and where to save money. I would have been overwhelmed with all the decisions needed, but Diane's approach is very organized and methodical and I was able to save a lot of money. She knows her products and gave me many choices without overwhelming me. It has been a pleasure working with Diane." E. G.