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Kitchen Remodeling Trends Worth Following
For Eastside homeowners, these kitchen remodeling trends are more than trendy – they are practical and beautiful changes to kitchen design that make sense.

How to Plan for Furnishings Before the Remodel Starts, Not After
Most homeowners think about furniture after the remodel is done. Nip Tuck Interiors Director of Design Allison Scott explains why furnishings need to be part of the conversation from day one and what happens when they aren’t.

What Pre-Move-In Renovators on the Eastside Have in Common
By April Bettinger | Nip Tuck Remodeling Pre-move-in renovations Buying a Home With Potential? Bring Your Remodeler Into the Conversation Early Some of my first

How Long Does a Primary Bathroom Remodel Take?
By April Bettinger | Nip Tuck Remodeling A full primary bathroom remodel on the Eastside typically takes six to seven months from the start of

How Long Does a Kitchen Remodel Take? An Honest Answer from the Eastside
by April Bettinger, Founder & CEO When a homeowner asks how long a kitchen remodel takes, they are usually asking two questions: When will I

The From-Now-On List: A Running Record of What We’ve Learned the Hard Way
Our From-Now-On List: Three Remodeling Policies That Protect Your Project Every remodeling firm that has been in business long enough has a list like this,

Nip Tuck Remodeling Wins Gold for Interior Design in 2026 Best in the PNW Awards
Bellevue, Wash. — September 21, 2026 — Nip Tuck Remodeling has been named People’s Choice Gold Award Winner for Interior Design in 2026, presented by

Nip Tuck Remodeling Named to Qualified Remodeler’s 2026 Top 500
Nip Tuck Remodeling is proud to announce that we’ve been named to Qualified Remodeler’s 2026 Top 500, the industry’s definitive ranking of the largest and fastest-growing residential remodeling companies in the United States.

Bathroom Remodel Trends Worth Following
What Bellevue and Other Eastside Homeowners Are Choosing by the Design Team at Nip Tuck Remodeling · Bellevue, WA The bathroom has gradually become one

How Much Contingency Should You Hold for a Remodel? The Answer Might Surprise You
The standard advice is 10–15%. Some sources say 20–25%. Nip Tuck Remodeling founder April Bettinger explains why that number depends almost entirely on how the firm you hire plans a project — and what to ask instead.

What Does “On Time” and “On Budget” Actually Mean?
Every remodeling firm says they’re on time and on budget. Nip Tuck Remodeling founder April Bettinger explains what it actually takes to deliver on that promise — and the one question every homeowner should ask before they believe it.

Why Is Your Bid Higher?
When a remodeling estimate looks higher than the competition, there’s almost always a reason. Nip Tuck Remodeling founder April Bettinger breaks down what’s really in the numbers — and what isn’t.