Outdoor Living and Backyard Sitting

April has been a great month so far for weather. The sun has been out a lot more which means more time being outside. Backyard sitting on your porch or deck each weekend is starting to become your reality sooner than you know it. Good weather encourages outdoor activities. Working in your yard to show off your new patio or outdoor living space. Or maybe now that the weather is getting better, you’re ready to make changes to your outdoor space. Having a yard that provides an abundance of space for entertainment may just be the best location for that covered porch you wanted. Add a cooking station and eating location for that outdoor living. You can already start smelling the barbecue in the distance, now is the time to update your grilling station. Your next family or friend gathering could be out on your newly built deck and just imagine all the great comments and memories you’ll create. If this is your idea of backyard sitting or have an idea of your own, give us a call at 425-224-2004.

List of Work We Perform:

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

Classic Remodeling NW has made it to the point of installing those massive beams in Lake Stevens. Took a group of 7 guys and 2 lifts to get the steel beams up and in place(secured). The photos above you can see just how big those were and can imagine the teamwork and brain power it took to get those into the home without opening/widening main doorway or lifting the beams in. They used a standard doorway, dollies and had to open the Nano door side to dance the beams into place. When things like this are needed it is always wise to get the pros to take care of it rather than a DIY. This is well over 2000lbs of weight being moved and lifted. The massive beam in the middle is to support the top floor and that has support from below from the new concrete footings. Such a cool thing to see. Now that those are in, drywall is underway and getting closer to finish. That is where you will really see this space come together. If you have a project where you want to remodel/reconfigure your layout, give us a call. We service from Marysville to North Seattle, so if you are in need of a contractor to assist you with your project within these service areas, then give us a call at 425-224-2004. We would love to meet with you and go over your project needs. 

Ingredients:

• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup whole or 2% milk
• 1 medium lemon
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries(do not thaw)
• powdered sugar or maple syrup, for serving

Directions:
 

1. Place 3 large eggs and 1/2 cup whole or 2% milk on the counter and let come to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Finely grate the zest of 1 medium lemon into a medium bowl (about 1 tablespoon). Add 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and use your fingers to run the zest into the sugar to release the oils. Add the eggs, milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and whisk to combine. Add 1/2 cup all-purpose flour and whisk until smooth. (Alternatively, place all the ingredients in the blends and blend until smooth, about 10 seconds.)
3. Melt 3 tablespoons unsalted butter in a 10-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add 3/4 cup blueberries. Cook, stirring occasionally, until they swell and begin to pop, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat. Spread the blueberries into a single layer. Pour the batter evenly over the blueberries.
4. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until set in the center and puffed around the edges, 12 to 15 minutes. Serve dusted with powdered sugar or maple syrup.

ENJOY!!!