Pacific Home Source LLC

10/14/2026

What if your deck felt like another room in your home?

A great outdoor living space is more than just a place to put a grill and a few chairs. It's an extension of your home, designed around how you actually live.

At Pacific Home Source, we believe the best outdoor spaces start with thoughtful planning.

Design around your lifestyle. Whether it's an outdoor kitchen, dining area, hot tub, or a quiet place to relax, every space should have a purpose.

Make the roofline feel intentional. A covered deck should complement your home's existing architecture, not look like an afterthought.

Plan for Pacific Northwest weather. The right combination of covered and open areas can make your outdoor space enjoyable throughout the year.

See it before you build it. With 3D modeling, you can explore layouts, roof connections, and design details before construction begins.

In our latest blog, we share lessons from a Pierce County outdoor living project and explain what homeowners should consider before investing in a new deck.

Read our latest blog: "Designing a Deck That's Actually a Room."

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253) 328-6001

10/06/2026

No septic records on file with the county? It happens more than you'd think, and it can change your entire project.

Some properties have septic systems that were installed without permits or proper documentation. No as-built drawings, no permit history, nothing in the county's system. You won't know until someone pulls the records.

When there's no documentation, most counties will require what's known as a "discovery" - hiring a licensed septic designer to locate and properly document the system. That takes time and money you probably didn't budget for.

But it goes further than just finding the tank. Your septic drainfield and its required reserve area create setbacks that directly limit where you can build on your property. If today's code requires space for a reserve drainfield, your buildable area may be significantly smaller than you assumed.

We ran into this exact situation on a project recently. No county records existed for the septic system. The client had no idea until we started pulling records during our feasibility review, before any design work began.

Understanding your septic system, its capacity, and its required reserve area early can prevent designing a home or addition that simply won't fit.

Serving Tacoma, Gig Harbor, and Pierce, King & Kitsap County

Thinking about building? Start by understanding your property.

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08/25/2026

04/29/2026

Awesome! Congratulations to Chloe Cronk! Is a privilege having you innour team.

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Residential Contest Entry

Design by Chloe Cronk of Pacific Home Source using Chief Architect Premier X17.

Please select "like" to vote for this submission.

“This new mountain cabin was designed as a cozy retreat and vacation rental on a tight, wooded lot surrounded by trees. The rustic design incorporates natural wood elements, exposed beams, and a strong connection to its setting.

The main living area is open concept, with the kitchen, dining, and living spaces flowing together under tall vaulted ceilings. A stone fireplace anchors the interior, while an expansive outdoor deck and firepit area extend the living space for gathering and entertaining. The entire project was created in Chief Architect, including the model and renderings.”

Connect with Chloe:
Pacific Home Source
https://pacifichomesource.com/
253-328-6001

04/16/2026

A Modern Mountain Retreat by Our Senior Designer, Chloe

Designed for connection, comfort, and the outdoors. This cozy cabin blends rustic charm with thoughtful, functional design. From vaulted ceilings and exposed beams to seamless indoor-outdoor living, every detail was created with intention.

If this is your kind of getaway, we’d love your support. Tap “Like” to vote for Chloe’s design in the Residential Design Contest.

1𝓼𝓽 𝓟𝓵𝓪𝓬𝓮

Residential Contest Entry

Design by Chloe Cronk of Pacific Home Source using Chief Architect Premier X17.

Please select "like" to vote for this submission.

“This new mountain cabin was designed as a cozy retreat and vacation rental on a tight, wooded lot surrounded by trees. The rustic design incorporates natural wood elements, exposed beams, and a strong connection to its setting.

The main living area is open concept, with the kitchen, dining, and living spaces flowing together under tall vaulted ceilings. A stone fireplace anchors the interior, while an expansive outdoor deck and firepit area extend the living space for gathering and entertaining. The entire project was created in Chief Architect, including the model and renderings.”

Connect with Chloe:
Pacific Home Source
https://pacifichomesource.com/
253-328-6001