Top 10 Home Renovation Trends for 2024
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Top 10 Home Renovation Trends for 2024

As the year has progressed there have been different trends that have been highlighted. Homeowners are eager to transform their spaces into stylish, functional havens that reflect their tastes and lifestyles.

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Understanding Design-Build: Steps to Kickstart Your New Construction Project
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Understanding Design-Build: Steps to Kickstart Your New Construction Project

When it comes to constructing a new building, the design-build approach is gaining popularity for its streamlined process and efficient collaboration. This method brings together design and construction services under one roof, ensuring a cohesive vision from concept to completion. However, before you can break ground, there are essential steps to follow, including obtaining the necessary permits and engaging with a licensed contractor. Here’s a comprehensive guide to what you need to know.

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Utilizing Space
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Utilizing Space

Adding an addition to your house can indeed be highly beneficial, both practically and financially. Recently we have been working on a house in Lake Stevens that allowed us to utilize the space already there and add a room in the front of the house to showcase a new look and room to live in. One of the key advantages lies in leveraging the existing structure of your home.

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A Journey from Dated to Dreamy
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A Journey from Dated to Dreamy

When Integrity Home Maintenance and Repair first laid eyes on the quaint three-bedroom house in Everett, it was a picture of faded charm and unrealized potential. With peeling paint, outdated appliances, and a backyard crying out for attention, the house was far from the gem it is today.

But where others saw a project, Integrity saw promise. Our resolute team of professionals transformed a tired property into something that is ready to be on the market. The house renovation project began with major structural issues: the roof was completely shot, necessitating a full replacement to ensure the integrity of the home. The front porch was rotted out, requiring extensive repairs to restore its safety and aesthetic appeal. Additionally, the driveway was in a state of disrepair, stained and covered in moss, which not only detracted from the home's curb appeal but also posed a potential hazard.

Addressing these issues was the first step in transforming the house into a safe, welcoming, and visually pleasing residence.

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Unexpected Surprises During a Kitchen Renovation in Lake Stevens, Washington
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Unexpected Surprises During a Kitchen Renovation in Lake Stevens, Washington

When this family hired Integrity Home Maintenance & Repair for their kitchen remodel in Lake Stevens, it seemed like a pretty straightforward project - open up the kitchen to the living room and install new cabinets and countertops. But any experienced contractor knows to expect the unexpected during renovations.

As demolition began, they quickly ran into unforeseen issues with the electrical wires for the stove. The existing wiring was routed through that interior wall in an unconventional way, with major cables supplying the kitchen appliances coming down from the ceiling instead of through the floor.

With over 15 years of general contractor experience, Integrity Home Maintenance & Repair was equipped to handle this Lake Stevens kitchen renovation's unexpected challenges with ease.

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A Simple Backyard Gazebo Leads to a Full Basement Renovation in Everett, Washington
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A Simple Backyard Gazebo Leads to a Full Basement Renovation in Everett, Washington

What started as a simple gazebo project turned into a massive basement renovation in Everett, Washington when unpermitted work from a previous owner was discovered. The family faced huge fines until they hired Integrity Home Maintenance & Repair to bring the 800 sq ft basement addition up to code.

The basement remodel resolved major violations, including structural issues, improper framing, faulty wiring hazards, and plumbing draining into a hole in the floor. Our general contractors got to work by enlarging windows for egress, installing support beams, rebuilding framing, and updating electrical and HVAC systems.

The $80k+ Everett basement renovation transformed the danger zone into a beautiful living space while ensuring everything was up to code. From unpermitted additions to hazardous conditions, Integrity Home Maintenance & Repair has the expertise to tackle major basement remodels and bring them up to Washington's strict building codes.

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