05/18/2025
Is Your Home Ready for Winter?
I love Oregon’s spring and summer—but even as someone who enjoys the rain, months of gray skies can leave me feeling cooped up. Some friends of mine were feeling the same way. They wanted to replace their old, worn-out deck and dreamed of building a sunroom where they could grow plants and enjoy a light-filled space year-round.
That dream turned into an incredible project—one where I got to bring together my craftsmanship and design skills to transform their home. We built a timber-framed structure using locally sourced Port Orford and incense cedar, complete with custom windows that welcome in the light while keeping out the cold.
Projects like this remind me why I started Open Hearth—to create warm, functional spaces that help people enjoy winter, not just endure it.
If you’re dreaming of a space like this, let’s talk. I’d love to explore what’s possible for your home.
Cheers!
— JD
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