RJ Smulski Homes

08/18/2020

Ready to put the finishing touches on a stunning Mercer Island pool house, ADU and three car garage. Just wait until the glass eyebrow is installed!

06/06/2014

Need some design inspiration?

Properties designed by the famous architect are going up for sale all over the country. Here are the priciest ones of the group.

06/06/2014

Are you interested in solar power for your home? The city of Mercer Island is partnering with local non-profit Northwest SEED to launch a mass solar installation initiative here. Public information workshops are scheduled for July 8 (webinar), August 12, September 20, and October 15 (webinar). Preregistration is required. See the link below for more details.

This exciting opportunity builds on the success of the 2012 PSE Green Power sign-up campaign, last year's EPA Green Power Community Award, and is a logical next step following the installation of the City's solar array at the Community Center in July 2013. By gathering dozens of interested homeowner…

06/04/2014

A fireplace adds warmth and creates a focal point for the room. If you opt for a gas unit, upgrade to one with the most realistic-looking logs. A well-designed mantel that complements the rest of your house can dramatically change a room. We follow all codes for clearance of combustible materials (i.e., wood) around an older, open fireplace.

- Ron

06/02/2014

Two local homes were among the 10 that The American Institute of Architects chose for its 2014 Housing Awards.

One of the winners is Seattle's first certified Passive House.

http://www.seattlepi.com/realestate/article/Two-local-homes-win-national-architecture-awards-5386276.php -4956688

05/30/2014

What green products to remodelers use most?

What do you have in your home?

05/30/2014

'You don't do it for the economy that the existing building provides,' says one architect. 'You do it for the character.'

To get more space or a location closer to urban downtowns, more homeowners are transforming warehouses into their houses.

05/28/2014

The full top 10 includes:

1. City of Sammamish
2. City of Snoqualmie
3. City of Bainbridge Island
4. City of Mercer Island
5. City of Pullman
6. City of West Richland
7. City of Kenmore, (tie)
7. City of Camas, (tie)
9. City of Mukilteo
10. City of Maple Valley

Movoto Real Estate Blog ranked communities within Washington state for safety by using crime statistics, Eastside communities were best

05/28/2014

Save at home with cooling, heating, lighting, appliances, water heating, electronics, windows and roofing:

Saving energy at home is easy. Click on the category links below to learn about time-tested tips and energy-saving choices for reducing your home energy consumption:

05/27/2014

Last year, Seattle grew faster than any other major American city, according to population estimates released Thursday by the Census Bureau.

From July 1, 2012 to July 1, 2013, Seattle grew by 2.8 percent — the highest rate among the 50 most-populous U.S. cities. Seattle added nearly 18,000 residents in the one-year period, bringing its population to about 652,000.

We've come a long way from the 'Will the last person leaving Seattle –Turn out the lights' era of the 1970s. Last year, Seattle grew faster than any other major American city, according to population estimates released Thursday by the Census Bureau. From July 1, 2012 to July 1, 2013, Seattle grew by…

05/26/2014

Today we remember those who have served to protect our country and our freedom. We honor America's heroes.