Tim and I had the opportunity to visit a child we sponsor in Rwanda, Africa early this spring. We had just begun sponsorship in Oct. of last year. To be honest, child sponsorship had never been on our radar. Africa New Life and our local church ran a campaign to fill a huge need in Huye, Rwanda. The campaign goal was to sponsor 250 children in 2 1/2 years. We exceeded that goal in 2 weekends. There are 282 children sponsored at the time of …
What We Know About Bathroom Remodeling Trends In 2022
Heated FloorsHeated floors in a Portland Oregon bathroom (and, yes in a kitchen) is a must! A cold tile floor can ruin a spa-like experience, and heated floors are relatively inexpensive and easy to install during a renovation. Multiple Shower Heads and SpraysNo matter the size, a luxurious shower is an important and well sought-after bathroom feature. Including multiple shower heads and sprays can really elevate the shower …
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What We Know About Kitchen Trends in 2022
Islands: The kitchen island has certainly been a staple for years and it’s not going away anytime soon. The hub of our homes historically is the kitchen and now, that hub is the island. Our Portland homeowners are working with our remodeling project management to reimagine kitchen layouts to fit an island, large or small. Plus, kitchen islands are the host to much more than just additional counter space. Islands can now house a sink and …
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Team Member Spotlight: Paul Bisby
Paul is a longtime friend and employee of Leitner Construction. He has been employed by Leitner for 16 years and brings over 40 years of Portland design and remodel experience! One of Paul’s strengths is his personal approach to his customers and clients. In fact, most of his friend base is his satisfied clients. Another talent is that he stays up to date with products and finishes in the industry, as well as design and …
Nature Inspired Kitchens and Baths
What We Know About Remodeling Trends in 2022 | Nature Inspired Kitchens and Baths Portland homeowners are moving away from the all-white or all-gray kitchens and bathrooms. Nature-inspired colors, shapes, and textures are bringing the outdoors in creating tranquility in the home. We’re seeing show-stopping grained wood cabinetry paired with soft-colored walls and tile in greens, blues, and browns. Several window banks stacked on countertops …
Team Member Spotlight
Tim and Jill Leitner: Tim and Jill got started in construction in 1995. We purchased a historic home that was in extraordinarily bad shape. We remodeled it for ourselves and fell in love with the creativity and the process. Our company was born from those labor pains of love for remodeling in 1998. Our beginning was meager but rewarding. We started with small jobs since Tim was the one that bid, sold, and physically …