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Vaulted living space with skylights from a JDI whole-home remodel in Camas, WA

September 9th, 2026 BY Eugene Zakharov in Home Additions

Do You Need a Permit for a Home Addition in Vancouver, WA? How the Process Works

Yes, an addition needs a permit. Here is what the City of Vancouver asks for, how plan review works, and the zoning, critical-area, septic and fee questions to settle early.

Living area in a Camas, WA home where JDI added on to expand the kitchen

June 9th, 2026 BY Eugene Zakharov in Home Additions

Add On or Move? A Decision Guide for Clark County Homeowners

Outgrowing your house does not always mean leaving it. A practical way to weigh a home addition against moving, with JDI's cost ranges, timelines and the permit questions to ask first.

New staircase in a Vancouver, WA whole-home remodel by JDI

May 12th, 2026 BY Eugene Zakharov in Home Additions

Bump-Out vs. Room Addition vs. Second Story: Which Way Should Your House Grow?

Three ways to add space to a Clark County home, and what each one asks of your foundation, your roof, your budget and your daily life while it is built.

Two-story home with attached garages and a detached garage behind, remodeled by JDI in Vancouver, WA

March 8th, 2026 BY Eugene Zakharov in Home Additions

Garage Conversion Cost: What to Expect in Your Budget

Remodeled kitchen with a long wood island open to the dining and living areas, by JDI Construction

April 8th, 2025 BY Eugene Zakharov in Home Additions

Home Upgrades That Add the Most Value

Revitalize Your Space: A Complete Guide to Home Remodeling

July 24th, 2024 BY Eugene Zakharov in Home Additions

Revitalize Your Space: A Complete Guide to Home Remodeling

Expanding Horizons: Essential Tips for Successful Home Additions

July 24th, 2024 BY Eugene Zakharov in Home Additions

Expanding Horizons: Essential Tips for Successful Home Additions

Open-plan living room, dining area and oak kitchen in a JDI whole-home remodel in Vancouver, WA

July 22nd, 2024 BY Eugene Zakharov in Home Additions

2024 Home Remodeling Must-Haves

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