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Are You Selecting a Contractor You Can Trust?

Contrary to the common practice, we do not provide “free estimates” for your remodeling project. Why? Because we’re not just here to build houses; we’re here to build trusted ...

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Transform Your Home in 2025 with Kraft

At Kraft Custom Construction, we have been proudly serving the Salem, Portland, and surrounding markets for over 40 years. Our reputation as a trusted partner in home remodeling ...

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Breathing Modern Life Into a Historic Home

How do you remodel a historic home for modern living? Thoughtfully, carefully, creatively, and collaboratively. Homeowners often purchase a historical home due to its charm and ...

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Evolution of Home

The history of most homes likely includes a remodeling project or two. Some homeowners tackle projects as a need arises, while others have a vision and plan for all the changes ...

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Built to Last

Built to Last From design concept to final construction, details matter, and attention to detail makes a home built to last. Michael Skindrud and Marilyn Essex understand this ...

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3 Topics to Discuss When Selecting a Home Remodeler

Word on the street travels fast when a neighbor has a good, or a bad, home remodeling experience. The friends and family network will have a quality contractor working at every ...

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Sustainable Home Deconstruction: Reducing Waste & Maximizing Impact

Demo days often bring an air of excitement to the job site. For homeowners, it signals the beginning of long-awaited change and the first major step in project progress. However, ...

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What to Expect When Working with a Design-Build Firm

Embarking on a remodeling project is a significant investment into one of your most valuable assets – your home. This can be an exciting yet unfamiliar journey, especially for ...

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The Best of Salem, OR

Salem, Oregon is a historic and beautiful place to call home. We should know; our company has been based here for over 40 years! With a history dating back to 1982, we have spent ...

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The Top Kitchen Designs of 2023

Most kitchens are the center of homes. It is a key place to connect with others, share a meal, and entertain. It’s a room where relationships with friends and family can grow. A ...

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Building Value: Why Home Renovation is a smart investment

As a homeowner, you strive to create a living space that reflects your personal style, meets our evolving needs, and withstands the test of time. The thought of renovating your ...

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UNIVERSAL DESIGN: HOMES BUILT TO LAST A LIFETIME

When planning a remodel, it's important to consider your current needs, as well as how they may evolve with time. Families grow, lifestyles change, and people age. When investing ...

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Why Now Is the Best Time to Remodel

You’ve put off remodeling your home for years, waiting for the perfect timing. How will you know when the right time is to remodel your home? Choosing the best time to remodel ...

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7 Mistakes to Avoid While Remodeling Your Kitchen in Salem, Oregon

Planning a kitchen remodel requires a lot of decision-making. Will you need to expand your space? What type of layouts should you consider? How much storage will you need? What ...

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Architect vs. Design-Build

It’s an exciting prospect when you’ve decided to begin the journey of remodeling your home. You’re imagining a brand new bathroom, primary suite, or a whole house remodel that ...

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Is It Better to Buy or Remodel In 2023?

Are you dreaming of a bathroom oasis in your primary suite, extra room for overnight guests, a recreational getaway in the basement, or an outdoor living area that offers an ...

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How to Pick the Best Tile for Your Bathroom

Bathroom tile options seem endless when you’re trying to choose the perfect material for your bathroom remodel. Researching online or scanning through magazines can feel ...

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What’s the Best Kitchen Countertop Material for You?

Your countertops will make up a large part of your kitchen’s style. Beyond its looks, you’ll also want to consider its performance, like durability and maintenance. Choose the ...

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7 Tips for Timeless Bathroom Design

It seems that every month offers more and more new home design trends that are all too tempting to try in your own home. Some are quite the commitment while others are little ...

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How Long Does It Take to Remodel a Whole Home?

A whole home remodel may sound like an intimidating experience, especially if you’ve not experienced a remodel before. Questions about cost, what’s possible, and how long it will ...

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4 Best Restaurants in Salem, Oregon

On the surface, the culinary scene in Salem, Oregon is somewhat quiet compared to nearby metropolitan areas. However, what Salem has to offer is tons of delicious food for both ...

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8 Timeless Kitchen Design Trends

A kitchen remodel is one of the largest investments you can make in updating your home, so you might be worried about your kitchen feeling dated in only a few years after the ...

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9 Kitchen Trends to Avoid in 2023

One reason to remodel your kitchen is to get rid of the old or on–their-way-out trends that are detracting from your space.

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How Long Does It Take to Remodel a Bathroom?

The first question on the mind of every bathroom-remodeling homeowner is, “How much is this going to cost?”

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5 Outdated Bathroom Trends

When upgrading an outdated bathroom or moving into a new one, the last thing you want to do is utilize trends that will go out of style in a year or two.

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How Long Does a Kitchen Remodel Take in Salem, OR?

You know you want to remodel your kitchen in Salem, Oregon. One look around at your cluttered, depressing cooking-and-cleaning zone confirms it. But before you can take your ...

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What Is Design-Build?

The key to choosing the best professionals for your custom build or home remodeling in Salem, OR, is understanding your options — and design-build is one of your best options.

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What Does It Cost to Remodel a Whole Home in Salem, Oregon?

You're ready for a whole home remodel. There's only one question holding you back:

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What Does a Bathroom Remodel Cost in Salem, Oregon? [2023]

Figuring out how much you'd like to invest is one of the first matters of business in remodeling your Salem bathroom. It's not always a fun step, but it's a necessary one. Without ...

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How much does a luxury kitchen remodel cost in Oregon?

The cost and scale of your kitchen remodeling project go hand in hand. The more extensive the scope of your project, the more expensive it is, and vice versa. Before you get too ...

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Winner of the 2021 Regional Contractor of the Year Award

We’re excited to announce that our team won the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) Regional Contractor of the Year Award for this beautiful exterior remodel! ...

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Winner of the 2020 Regional Contractor of the Year Award

On February 6, 2020, the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) named Kraft Custom Construction in Portland, Oregon, the Regional Contractor of the Year (CotY) ...

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Winner of the 2018 Outstanding Remodeling Achievement Award

Our team at Kraft recently won the NARI (National Association of the Remodeling Industry) Pacific Northwest 2018 Outstanding Remodeling Achievement Award for the Residential ...

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Winner of the 2016 National Contractor of the Year Award

The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) Names National CotYTM (Contractor of the Year) Winners

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Featured in Oregon Home Magazine

A decade ago, Kraft Custom Construction’s renovation and addition to a 1927 cottage in Salem was featured on the front page of Oregon Home Magazine. Now, the publication has ...

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Featured in Portrait of Portland Magazine

A stunning example of new home construction by Kraft Custom Construction has been featured in Portrait of Portland magazine.

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Master Certified Remodeler Designation

The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) is pleased to announce that Robert Kraft has recently achieved the prestigious Master Certified Remodeler (MCR) ...

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Certified Kitchen and Bath Remodeler Designation

The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) is pleased to announce that Robert Kraft of Kraft Custom Construction has recently achieved the prestigious Certified ...

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Mid-Century Remodel in Oregon Home Magazine

Fortunately, (Angus) Vail knew where to turn for remodeling help, thanks to an earlier makeover that included turning his formerly snug main bathroom into what Vail now proudly ...

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Featured in This Old House Magazine

Kraft Custom Construction’s remodel project of a 1927 cottage was selected by This Old House Magazine and is featured on the cover and in their article “Small Fixes, Big Payoff”. ...

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