Mckenzie Monroe
Do you love your home and your great Seattle neighborhood – but want more room? This year we’ve had more and more Seattle homeowners reaching out to us about building a Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (or DADU) in their backyard. With changing laws and an increasing focus on affordable housing and density, it’s no wonder […]
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Seattle has some fantastic homes, so determining Seattle’s best home remodeling details can be a challenge. However, when it comes to making the most out of your home, reimagining the flow and functionality of your living space can make all the difference. Diving into home design at Harjo Construction is our specialty; we love nothing more […]
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Over the years, we have seen kitchen trends evolve in remodeling. While some trends we wish would never happen again, there are some that we’re happy to know that they are making a comeback. As home renovation experts, we at Harjo Construction are sure to stay ahead of the shifting winds of fashionable fads so […]
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How to Make the Right Decision for Your Family As our families grow and our needs change, our homes can feel a little cramped and outdated. When this happens, it’s time to start thinking about whether you should move or improve your current space. Often, homeowners don’t entertain the idea of renovating because they don’t […]
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Is a second story addition a good choice for you? If you’re thinking about expanding your home, you’ve got two options: build up or build out. Here in Seattle, the housing market is hot, and adding a second-story addition is a smart way to adapt your house to meet your needs. This option allows you […]
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Kitchens come in all shapes and sizes, especially in older Seattle neighborhoods, but your smallish kitchen can really pack a punch with the right design. By following a few tips for small kitchen design, you can create a functional, stylish, and inviting space. Here are some things to consider when designing your small kitchen space. […]
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BACKGROUND This project was a complete home remodel. The clients picked this home based on location – the Loyal Heights neighborhood in Ballard (Seattle), but they always intended to rebuild the house from the ground up. Harjo tore the original home down to the foundation. Our scope included external construction, including the siding, windows, roof […]
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BACKGROUND This home in Seattle’s Wallingford neighborhood was already a decent size at 2,320 square feet, but our clients knew they could get more from their space. They had a few goals for re-designing their home when they came to us: a new primary suite, a finished basement with one bedroom/office and a kitchen open […]
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There’s nothing quite like the charm of an older Seattle home, but sometimes renovating an old house can come with a steep cost. A proper home renovation of an old or historic home is more than replacing hardware or updating fixtures. You must consider things like original windows, heating and cooling systems, plumbing, foundation repairs […]
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Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are becoming more popular in Seattle as people look for ways to increase the amount of housing available in an increasingly expensive market, but what is an ADU? ADUs can take many different forms, but all offer a way to add extra living space and income. If you’re on the fence […]
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