Bamboo floors, high-efficiency dishwashers, and motion-sensing sinks. All these items make our kitchens “greener” and more eco-friendly. But what about after a new home build or remodel? How can we shrink our carbon footprint in the kitchen from day-to-day? It doesn’t have to be high tech, high efficiency, or even high price to make an…
Kitchens are the center of the home. They are where we eat, create, gather, and socialize. A well-designed kitchen fosters all those things, creating a space that is a comfortable, efficient go-to for family gatherings and daily interactions. So what types of features and designs are new home buyers in Bend looking for when building…
Sustainable home building and green building practices aren’t just about high-efficiency furnaces and upgraded windows. For Greg Welch Construction, sustainable home building is an entire movement towards quality, long-lasting homes that are easy on the Earth and good for the overall betterment of the community. So that’s why, for Earth Day this year, we wanted…
Home sweet home owner tax write offs this April! Though most people dread the trip down to the CPA’s or tax preparer’s office, if you are a home owner, there could be some money coming your way. That’s because there are a number of house and home-related write offs for home owners to claim! Be…
It’s generally an accepted notion that in order to live in Bend, one must fall into the following categories: 1) Self-made millionaire 2) Entrepreneur 3) Business Owner 4) Work from Home 5) Incredibly Lucky Most of those circumstances require at least part-time use of a home office space. Greg Welch Construction specializes in creating spaces…
Mudrooms are just a part of Central Oregon living–the snow-dusted boots, the mud-drenched bike tires, the wet shoes from paddling–each of our outdoor adventures make their exit and entrance through these spaces. Traditionally, mudrooms have been boring clusters of coats, boots, and outdoor gear. But when Greg Welch Construction started designing homes, he thought the…
Trail-running down the River Trail, snowshoeing in Wanoga, skiing towards Tumalo Falls, or hiking at Dillon Falls on any given day, you could pick up dozens of these pokey little Northwest mascots! Pine cones are sort of the state “seed” of Oregon. They are everywhere! Prickly, abstract, and oh-so-symmetrical, each pine cone is like a…
Some of the best memories are made around the table. It’s a gather place, a place for conversation, a place to dine, and a place to bond. What better time to talk about trends in dining spaces than in the most dining-room conscience time of the year: Thanksgiving. Five Dining Room Trends in New Home…
Fall, Fermentation, and Family. That about sums up all that Bend has to offer in October. There are so many Fall events for adults, kids, and family to enjoy in Bend in October, we thought we’d list some of our favorite Central Oregon Fall traditions. Don’t miss out! The Follow the Fork Fermentation Tours October…
If you missed the 2014 Central Oregon Builder’s Association (COBA) Tour of Homes, you can see all the highlights right here! That’s because we have the video feature of Greg Welch Construction’s Hackleman Drive entry in Tetherow, winner of Best Kitchen, Best Landscaping, Best Value, and Best of Show for it’s price range ($925,000-$1,000,000) at…
