Wow, 2022

Welcome to the new year! Cannot believe 2020 and 2021 are both behind us. Couple of the craziest years we have experienced in our lifetime and probably not the last we will experience but I’m happy to say we are done with them. 2022 is a whole new year for all new adventures, lessons, accomplishments, and even failures. We don’t learn unless we make mistakes so let’s put our brains to work this year. Come up with ways to be more confident in your decision making, find the motivation to do the things you have been holding off and act upon the goals you have set for yourself. New year doesn’t have to mean a new you, but it can mean a better you. So find the best in everything this year. Even if that is a whole house remodel,(changes can be scary) and big changes can be scarier but imagine the big successes of it and all the new beauty you will be bringing into your home. Aren’t wanting to move out but need a new feel, that whole house remodel will give it to you. Just give us a call so we can chat 425-224-2004

List of Work We Perform:

• Whole House Remodel
• Additions
• Bathroom Remodel
• Kitchen Remodel
• Custom Home
• Design & Build
• New Construction
• Decks
• Outdoor Living

Classic Remodeling NW Inc. is starting the new year with a pretty full schedule. Last year we saw a lot of amazing clients and new projects. This year we would love to meet and see new ones. With our schedule booked with whole house remodels and additions, now would be the time to get your project figured out, whether that be getting needed drawings for your project, a permit or even getting the list of everything you want done put together to meet with contractor. There are some steps that need to be checked off well before the project starts and if you aren’t sure if you have checked those off yet give us a call. We would love to hear about your remodeling ideas.

The feeling of house shame-sometimes also called “housebarrassment”-is precisely what it sounds like: a deep sense of discomfort when it comes time to introduce your home to others. House shame, much like body shame, is something many people worldwide have dealt with, long before there was a name for it. 

Unfortunately, the prevalence of house shame appears to be on the rise. So we reached out to several experts to figure out why we all occasionally blush at the idea of opening our front door to visitors. 

We discovered that house shame has an array of causes-and thankfully, solutions. Read on to learn how you can turn those negative emotions into empowerment.

Why You May Feel House Shame

Don’t Let Others House Shame You

“If other people are making you feel house shame, it may be time to reassess those relationships,” says Tanya DiNicolantonio, a real estate professional at Re/Max Escarpment Realty in Hamilton, Ontario. “In the end, where you live is worthy of respect, whether you’re renting or buying.” 

And remember that living within your means is always the responsible, honorable thing to do. 

“People can be judgy, but the important thing is, how do you feel about your home,” says Katie Kochelek, an interior designer and CEO of Ten Key Home & Kitchen Remodels in Edmond, OK.

Overcoming House Shame with Art and Decor

Ingredients

• 3 chicken breasts, skin-on, bone-in (2 1/2 to 3 pounds total)
• Good olive oil
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
• 5 cups chopped leeks, white and light green parts (3 leeks) (see Cook’s Notes)
• 4 cups chopped fennel, tops and cores removed (2 bulbs)
• 3 cups (1/2-inch) diced scrubbed carrots (5 medium)
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon leaves
• 1/4 cup Wondra flour
• 3/4 cup creamy sherry, divided
• 7 cups good chicken stock, preferably homemade
• 1 (2 by 3 inch) piece of Italian Parmesan cheese rind
• 1 (10 ounce) box frozen peas
• 1 cup frozen whole pearl onions
• 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
• Puff Pastry Croutons (recipe follows)

Directions:
 

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Place the chicken on a sheet pan skin-side up, rub the skin with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper. Roast for 35 minutes, until a thermometer registers 130 degrees F to 140 degrees F. Set aside until cool enough to handle. Remove and discard the skin and bones and cut the chicken in 1-inch dice. Set aside.
3. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a medium (10 to 11 inch) heavy bottomed pot or Dutch oven, such as Le Creuset, over medium heat. Add the leeks, fennel and carrots and sauté over medium-high heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the leeks are tender but not browned. Stir in the garlic and tarragon and cook for one minute. Sprinkle on the flour and cook, stirring constantly, fr 2 minutes. Add 1/2 cup of the sherry, the chicken stock, 4 teaspoons salt, 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper and the Parmesan rind. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer, partially covered, for 20 minutes.
4. Add the chicken, peas and onions an simmer uncovered for 5 minutes. Off the heat, remove the Parmesan rind and add the remaining 1/4 cup of sherry and parsley. Serve hot in large shallow bowls with two Puff Pastry Croutons on top.

Puff Pastry Croutons:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
2. Lightly dust a board and rolling pin with flour. Unfold the sheet of puff pastry on the board, dust it lightly with flour and lightly roll the pastry just to smooth out the folds.
3. With star-shaped or fluted round cookie cutters, cut 12 stars or rounds of pastry and place them on the prepared sheet pan. Brush the tops with the egg was, sprinkle with salt and pepper and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until puffed and golden brown. 

Cook’s Notes:

To prep the leeks, cut off the dark green leaves at a 45 degree angle and discard. Chop the white and light green parts, wash well in a bowl of water and spin dry in a salad spinner. Wet leeks will steam rather than sauté. For the puff pastry croutons, defrost puff pastry overnight in the refrigerator. You want the pastry to be very cold when you bake it.

ENJOY!!!