Curated Home & Life — VanderBeken Blog
Remodeled Homes Tour
[UPDATED FOR 2020] Back in the day when the King Dome still stood as a feature on the Seattle skyline my family visited the Seattle Home Show almost every year. With my Dad as a builder and my Mom always looking for a new home project it was a great place to spend a...
Fun Things To Do This Summer
Here's a rundown on what’s happening in the neighborhoods we serve in Snohomish County. (Updated for 2023!) Fun Things To Do This Summer In Edmonds, WA Like long walks on the beach? Check out the sandy shores of Marina Beach. The quintessential NW beach, complete...
Home Office Remodeling Tips for the Remote Worker
According to McKinsey & Company's third American Opportunity Survey, 58% of respondents can work from home at least once a week. 35% of respondents are able to work from home every single day. As you might imagine, "when people have the chance to work flexibly, 87...
Stay at Home Ideas
March is a great month! Yes it’s the first month of the year without a federal holiday and we lose an hour due to daylight savings time… indeed it does rain quite a bit here in the Pacific Northwest so it is a bit cold and dreary… therefore, nailing the perfect March...
How to Survive and Thrive During a Kitchen Remodel
So you’ve decided to remodel your kitchen, congratulations! The question we often hear next is whether or not we recommend a homeowner move out of their home during the kitchen remodel. Most home remodeling professionals (and those who have been through a...
12 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Contractor
Who, What, Where, When & How Much: Ask these 12 Questions before hiring a remodeling contractor. A home remodel can be as exciting and nerve-racking as embarking on a trip to an unknown land; but you don’t have to go into it blindly. Ask these 12 questions to...
Replacing a Shower Curtain with Glass
An Elegant Bathroom Update: Replacing a Shower Curtain with a Glass Enclosure Many people interested in a bathroom remodel ask us about what their options are for removing their tub altogether. A popular solution is a no threshold walk-in tiled shower with a more...
Fall Home Maintenance Checklist
Home Maintenance in the Pacific Northwest Just as we care for our physical health, as homeowners, it is important to remember to schedule home maintenance as a part of keeping up on your home’s well-being and to prepare for harsher weather. More than other areas in...
Bathroom Remodel Award
We were honored to receive an honorable mention award from BIAW’s Excellence in Remodeling for this bathroom remodel under $35,000. The Building Industry Association of Washington is the state’s largest trade association with over 8,000 member companies employing...
Building Ramps for Those in Need
Ramps are not only incredibly helpful but also essential for individuals facing mobility challenges or disabilities. With their smooth and sloping surface, ramps provide a safe and easy means for people to move between different levels. For wheelchair users, ramps are...
5 Renovation Secrets That Pay Off
By Hadley Keller, Senior Editor with House Beautiful Spoiler: Size matters―when it comes to your kitchen island, that is. Designer Julie Kantrowitz knows what makes a home sellable. For a recent spec house (short for “speculation,” that is, homes builders create...
16 Kitchen Trends That Are Here to Stay
Each year, designers, chefs and tech experts compile lists of trends either going out of style or likely to stand the test of time. Some kitchen trends – like the all-white minimalism that dominated the early aughts – slip away. Others – like indoor-outdoor kitchens –...