Choosing the “best” kitchen sink isn’t a one-size-fits-all decision. The right choice depends on your priorities, durability (wear and tear), maintenance needs, noise control, sink installation style, aesthetic appeal, counter space, and budget. In this guide, we’ll break down the pros and cons of different sink materials, styles, and gauges, plus share our local insights from the Portland, OR, and Vancouver, WA areas.

A finished basement is one of the most effective ways to expand your home’s usable living space without building an addition. For homeowners in Vancouver, WA, basement remodeling offers the chance to transform your basement by adding a guest suite, home office, media room, gym, or income-producing rental unit.

Biophilic design on purpose reconnects people with nature inside the built environment—through daylight, vegetation, natural materials, flowing water, organic shapes, and views. A fast-growing body of research shows that those elements do more than prettify a room: they measurably improve our minds and bodies.