Converting a Garage into a Living Space

Should you convert your garage into a living space? Is this something you should do for your home and how will this change affect the value of your home? But first, why would you even want to convert your garage into a living space? There are valid reasons why you or...

Organic Gardening

When farmers learned after WWII that they could replace a truckload of manure with a sack ofeasy-to-disperse pellets they gave up on organic agriculture. But who wants to eat traces of toxicchemicals on their broccoli?Chemical fertilizers make growing easy because the...

Building your home with peace of mind

Here in Lane County, Oregon, it takes a special kind of contractor to erect a house. There are factors at work in this area, whether it’s Eugene, Florence, Corvallis or farther afield, such as Salem or Roseburg, that makes a professional company like Red Umbrella a...

Building a Garage on your property

There is a lot to consider when it comes to building a garage on your property. Not only should you know and understand your local zoning laws, you should know what to look for in a contractor and have an idea on how you want your garage to look. Garages can serve...
Why Hire a General Contractor?

Why Hire a General Contractor?

Why Hire a General Contractor? Are you a Homeowner or a Business Owner looking to renovate your property? If so, this blog is for you! Renovations or Remodeling are part and parcel of the real estate business. A property that requires a change is usually where profits...

Remodel Project: Walk-in Closet

For those living in older homes in Eugene, storage is always at a premium. Maybe you’ve acquired more in the past few years and need an organized place to store them? Maybe you’ve been using multiple closets and want to consolidate? Closet remodels are great home...

Garage Remodel: Dog Kennel

Are you at a pivot point in life, a place of change? Thinking about doing something bold and different with your life? Reinvention is the American pastime – we all seek to transform our lives and the way we feel about ourselves. Midlife and quarter-life crises, empty...

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Feeling romantic? Want to do something special for your sweetie this Valentine’s Day? Maybe you’re feeling a little low-key and want to keep it simple but meaningful? Why not host a romantic dinner for two, and while you’re at it – host it right in your garage? A...

2018 Asian Celebration in Eugene

Happy New Year! For those that celebrate the Chinese New Year, welcome to the Year of the Earth Dog. The Dog is one of twelve animal signs in Chinese Astrology, along with five elements (metal, wood, water, fire and earth). These astrological signs can help you...

Garage Party: Fundraiser

Each month we spotlight another way to celebrate with family, friends and neighbors by using your garage as a location for a party. During the winter, that can be challenging but we hope you will continue to use these ideas throughout the year. This month, we’re...

Garage Remodel: Yoga Studio

If you follow a practice of yoga, you know how important it is to develop a regular schedule for your practice. Having an at-home yoga studio will make it that much easier to adhere to your practice. You don’t have to drive anywhere, you don’t have to pay monthly dues...

Home Remodel Project: Fireplace

Looking for a quick remodel project this season to warm up your living room or den? It is winter after all and fireplaces will get the most use during the coldest months. When the fire is a-blazin’ your fireplace becomes the focal point of the room where it resides....

Good Earth Home Show

The 13th Annual Good Earth Home, Garden and Living Show is coming up January 19-21, 2018 at the Lane Events Center. Both parking and admission are free, so come out to learn all about how make your home and life a little greener! Home shows are excellent ways to...

Garage Party: Happy New Years 2018!

Red Umbrella Services wants to wish our clients and all of you a very Happy New Years! We are so thankful to be able to share the holidays with all of you and want to extend the happiest of wishes to everyone for 2018. As a premium builder of custom garages, clients...

Garage Remodel: Man Cave

We’ve been saving this blog for football season! Every dude needs a place to retreat, where they can be themselves (ahem, scratch themselves and belch at will). Turning your garage into a Man Cave is a great winter project. We’ll walk you through the steps to help you...