Most homeowners treat landscaping like the last item on a checklist, something to think about only after the framing, siding, and roof are finished. We get it. Landscaping can feel like the finishing touch rather than part of the build. But it does more work than people give it credit for, and it pays to bring it into the conversation earlier than most homeowners think.

At Conifer Construction. We plant as soon as possible so that tenants don’t have to wait a few seasons before their houses feel like homes. It means we have to be careful about not stepping on establishing plants, but it’s worth it. Here’s why.

There's a small structure causing a big stir in Oregon backyards these days, and it goes by a clunky acronym: ADU, short for accessory dwelling unit. You might know it better as a granny flat, an in-law suite, a backyard cottage, or the guest house your neighbor just built in their backyard. 

Whatever you call it, ADUs have gone from a niche housing option to one of the most requested projects we get asked about, and there's a good reason for that.

When figuring out the trash plan for the neighborhood, we looked to the experts for help.

Site clean up is more than just cleaning up our lunch scraps. This is Part Two on the importance and impact of responsible trash stewardship on site. If you missed it, make sure to check out Part One

Conifer works on a lot of sites that have been established homes for decades, which means for our coastal crew, we find a whole lot of buried treasure. Or at least that’s what it feels like when a shovel full of dirt comes up with an old Tonka truck or cracked blue glass.

It is our responsibility and builders and of stewards of our community, to responsible dispose of the trash we find and create on site. Join us for a two part discussion on the trashiest of topics.

Have you ever wanted a little more privacy, but also want to retain your own view? This article walks you through all the ways to have the privacy screen of your dreams, and still be a considerate neighbor.

Living on the Oregon coast means trading a lot for that view. Salt air, wind, and the occasional sideways rainstorm are part of the deal, and your deck feels every bit of it. The good news is that with a little regular attention, a coastal deck can stay beautiful and solid for years.

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Some of the best design solutions come from the most stubborn problems.

We're currently wrapping up a 12-unit development just a three-minute walk from the shops and restaurants of historic Nye Beach, one of the more charming corners of the Oregon coast.

Come look at what we’re up to!