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Tired of Living in a Worn-Out Space? How to Refresh Your Home with Timeless Style and Quality

If you’ve been living in a home that feels worn, mismatched, or frozen in a past decade, you’re not alone. Many homeowners reach a point where their space no longer reflects who they are, or how they want to live. ...

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Discover What’s Possible When You Remodel Your Home for Better Living

When most people think about remodeling, they imagine addressing things that no longer feel right — tired finishes, awkward layouts, or parts of the home that simply don’t ...

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Designing for Comfort, Safety, and Style: How to Create a Home You'll Love for Years to Come

As time goes on, the way we live in our homes naturally evolves. The spaces that once worked perfectly may not suit your needs as effortlessly today, which can present an ...

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From Dark and Damp to Bright and Welcoming: How to Transform Your Basement into Your Favorite Gathering Space

Reimagining What Your Basement Could Be In many older homes across Salem, Portland, and the Willamette Valley, basements were never designed for living. They were dug out for ...

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Too Busy to Manage a Remodel? The Right Design-Build Partner Simplifies Everything

Imagine this: You’re juggling your career, family schedules, and the daily logistics of life with kids, pets, and a home that no longer functions the way you need it to. The ...

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Don’t Wait for “Someday”: Why Now Is the Smartest Time to Remodel Your Home

You’ve been picturing your ideal kitchen, bathroom, or living space for years—waiting for the “perfect” moment to make it happen. But here’s the truth: life rarely hands us a ...

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Why Remodeling Your Home Is a Smart Investment in Your Lifestyle

A Home That Isn’t Working Anymore Imagine you’ve loved your house for years—but lately, it just isn’t working the way it used to. The kitchen feels cramped. The bathroom is dated ...

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How to Successfully Live in Your Home During a Remodeling Project

Remodeling your home is an exciting journey towards creating a space that perfectly suits your needs. While the thought of renovating can be exhilarating, it often raises a ...

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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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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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How to Create Your Perfect Home: A Guide to Home Remodeling

Embarking on a custom home remodeling project is a significant undertaking. This endeavor requires meticulous planning to ensure your space not only looks aesthetically pleasing ...

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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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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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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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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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