Author Archives: Portis

Portis Building & Interiors is proud of becoming a Dunwoody Mouser dealer and to celebrate, we are introducing the new Mouser line “Centra Cabinetry”. Centra Cabinetry Developed as an outstanding value, Centra Cabinetry is designed and built with the same quality and precision usually reserved for the finest custom cabinetry. An extensive selection of traditional, … Continue reading »

Same Time, Next Year March 16 through April 8, 2012 (Performances Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons) Twenty-five years of manners and morals are hilariously and touchingly played out in one of the most popular romantic comedies ever written about a love affair between Doris and George, who although married to other people, rendezvous once … Continue reading »

We, Portis Building & Interiors, are proud to be a Platinum Sponsor of Lemonade Days for another year…We hope to see all you guys there. “A Message From Dunwoody Preservation Trust” On April 18-22, 2012 Dunwoody Preservation Trust (DPT) will host Lemonade Days, its annual fund raising event. Lemonade Days 2012 will again feature the … Continue reading »

As a homeowner, it is important to grasp an idea of what you want your entire home to look like.  Here, Portis Building & Interiors can help you define your style and ultimately deliver your vision. Some homeowners may not know how to articulate what they like or what to name their style.  It’s always … Continue reading »

Here we present yet another story where Portis Building & Interiors was able to save the day.  In this case, the homeowner wanted to update her master bathroom.  This bathroom originally had  a vaulted ceiling that looked pretty dated.  To solve this problem, Sam was able to design a drop ceiling that came right above … Continue reading »

You couldn’t wait to get home to relax and forget about the hard day at work you just experienced. Yet, imagine walking in your house after a long day of work to discover a flood from the top floor all the way down to the basement.  Walking into this situation could feel like a nightmare. … Continue reading »

This project began as a one story ranch, in which the owners wanted to stay put at their current location. They were in a great school district with young children on a large lot. Originally, the kitchen of this specific home was closed-in with a den next to it. The owners had a closed in … Continue reading »

Check the Portis Building & Interior Sister Blog from Molly Portis, titled “Sleeping With The Contractor” Molly Portis is a partner in the full service design/build firm, Portis Building & Interiors, located in Dunwoody, Georgia. When she is not managing the office, picking up job permits, putting together customer design selections, paying the subs, answering … Continue reading »

Assuming its cheaper to do it yourself “If you are a handy person with a small project, doing it yourself will save you money on your labor costs.  But only on your labor costs and only if your project is small!  Here is where doing it yourself will cost you MORE: *Materials cost – professionals … Continue reading »

Sam Portis serves as a member of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI). But what does this mean to the homeowner? Deciding to remodel your home is a big decision. Outside of buying your home, it may be the single biggest investment you make. You need to know that the remodeling contractor you … Continue reading »