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Here, we’ll share our expertise, industry insights, design trends, and the stories behind the custom homes and commercial projects that define Landmarks West. Whether you’re a potential client, design enthusiast, or fellow industry professional, our blog is your window into the thoughtful world of custom development.

Where to Place the Dining Table

Where to Place the Dining Table

Oh, yes. The dining table, which is one of the much-loved areas in any home. However, terrible lighting can ruin anyone’s mood, so it’s important that you place it in a perfect spot so people can feel incredibly satisfied both in and out.
Keep in mind that while great conversations happen in the dining room, the worst ones can begin there, too!

How to Build Flat Roofs

How to build flat roofs

It may seem so simple to build flat roofs because they don’t have angles, but this type of roof is actually complex and tricky. Even though the installation is pretty straightforward because we just slap the roof layout on top, there are lots of beam and steel works, even more than traditional roofs!

How to Make Your Roof Last Throughout the Year

how to make your roof last throughout the year

Snow load is heavy and leaks are just a total nightmare for homeowners. But if you don’t make your roof weather-proof, the snow that piled up in winter will melt and might turn into leaks in fall.

Sheetrock Your Utility Room When Framing

sheetrock your utility room when framing

A lot of homeowners ignore mechanical/utility rooms and that’s fine. But good contractors must pay attention to them—and that’s one of the things you should keep in mind before you hire someone for your home.

At Landmarks West, we sheetrock mechanical rooms before anything else to ensure that there isn’t a corner cut on your home.

The Right Way To Do Retaining Walls

the right way to do retaining walls

You want to walk out of the basement and see the view from there, but the elevation is hard and just puts anyone in danger. You want to get that fixed but in a way that won’t ruin the natural vibe that you want to feel when you walk around.

The Beauty of Moment Frames

the beauty of moment frames

The Beauty of Moment Frames

Earthquakes are terrifying for homeowners who spent millions of dollars building their dream home, but that’s beyond anyone’s control.

The good thing is that there’s a way to reduce the impact of earthquakes on your house, and one is by using moment frames.