If you follow Maverick, you know we love to share our amazing home remodeling projects to help you feel inspired for your very own home renovations. That, and we love to celebrate the homes we renew - especially after 20 years in business! As we move into May, which just happens to be National Home Improvement Month, we have a treat to share with you - a completed home remodeling project!
Invest in the Home You Have
“Should I Stay or Should I Go?” **enter song by English punk rock band, The Clash**
Apologies for the earworm to those who know that song!
When the idea of purchasing a new home comes to mind, investing in your current home is not always the first thought. People typically start thinking about what it would be like living in a new home, what a new neighborhood could feel like, and what features the new home may have that they’ve spent years hoping to have in their current home.
So, what’s best? Do you buy or renovate? We say, renovate!
Investing in your current home, rather than buying a new home, has incredible benefits. First and foremost, research has shown that the act of moving is more stressful than a breakup or divorce. And moving is quite likely the most stressful of all life events. For anyone who has moved, they can attest to this. So, moving to a new home is not for the faint of heart.
20 Years of Love
2024 Remodeling Trends You’ll Want To Incorporate In Your Home
Last year we peered into our crystal ball and saw several fabulous nature-inspired, sustainable and multi-functional home design trends for 2023 that we were sure you’d want to steal. This year, we’re back again, but with even more! So, are you ready for some fresh new changes to your home?
Gleam your eyes below for a first look at a few of the trends that will shape home design and remodeling in 2024. Let’s dive in, shall we?
Talk Tile To Me!
Earlier this year we crafted the ultimate Beginners Guide To Flooring, which included material choices like ceramic tile, among others. But ceramic tile, as you likely know, is not only for your floors. In fact, you can get super funky, fresh, and stylish with both ceramic and porcelain tile throughout your home. And, your opportunities are endless. Tile is often seen in kitchens, bathrooms - really, any room with running water. This is due to their water resistance and incredible versatility. Most folks remain fairly traditional in their ceramic tile flooring styles, some extravagant, we like a happy medium - but we also love how creative tile has become - particularly in color, pattern, and design!
8 Summer Home Projects That Will Make Your House Shine
Are we excited for summer in Colorado? You bet! Get ready to explore the incredible outdoors, catch up with friends, and savor the breathtaking sights of our mountains. Let's make this season one to remember! If you are looking for some inspiration, take a look at these 8 home improvement ideas, guaranteed to make your house shine:
If you're not going to do it now, you're not going to do it later.
We live in an economic environment where we don't know what the next day will bring... high energy cost and crazy inflation. As we are all aware, this started partly due to the 2020 pandemic. Everyone started working from home and realized that they needed a basement finished or an office built out. Or even just wanted to get their whole house remodel knowing they would be in the house for the long term.
Know Your Limits: DIY vs Contractor
Hey, DIYers! We know you're excited to take on that home remodel project yourself. But before you grab your toolbelt, it's important to understand when it's safe to DIY (do it yourself) and when it pays off to work with an experienced contractor. Let us walk you through some popular remodels and explain when - and why - choosing a professional contractor is the way to go!
Featured In-Progress Remodel #2130 by Project Manager, Paul Moore
If you follow Maverick, you know we love to share our amazing home remodels to help you feel inspired for your very own home remodeling projects. Well, we’re back with a current home remodeling project in progress that you will love!
This home remodeling project in Littleton, Colorado, consists of a full kitchen remodel, a family room remodel, a brand new powder room, a new large pantry, and a dream mudroom with two entrances, one from the garage and the other from the front door.
The original architectural design of the house is unique, to say the least. Not only are there octagon-shaped rooms in the kitchen and family room, but there are also angles in the walls that connect to the ceiling, which drastically shortened the height of the room. Our original plan was to open up the kitchen area as much as possible by removing a wall and allowing for 10-foot high ceilings creating a clear view of the family room.
With an established goal of raising the kitchen ceilings, the demo quickly began. Well, you can imagine our surprise when we discovered a scissor truss ceiling above the kitchen!
Remodeling Advice from a Project Manager
Prepare for Holiday House Guests with a Well-Stocked Bathroom
Whether they’re spending the night, moving in, or simply over for an evening of wine, a well-stocked, welcoming guest bath is the mark of a great host.
Giving your guest bath some extra attention could be the thing to tie your entire home together. And what better opportunity to WOW guests with your bathroom design than when they’re staying over for the holidays!
Typically, guest bathrooms are small. Although your guests’ visit may be brief, there is no reason it should be uncomfortable. If you’re considering remodeling the space, our contractors can help. We will work with you to make the best plan, considering everything from space, storage, lighting, design, and of course, budget.
What Makes The Perfect Holiday Kitchen
Seasons Greetings! Celebrations are upon us - time to enjoy the holidays surrounded by family, friends, gifts, food, libations, and more. The key to staying stress-free is by maximizing and prepping space ahead of time! And it starts in the kitchen.
The kitchen is the heart of the home, especially at Christmas time. It provides much more than sustenance, it's a space to gather for family fun and make emotional connections. Holiday guests usually equate to extra mouths to feed and larger meals (which means larger messes.)
To help you get ready, here’s a list of our best tips to get your kitchen ho-ho-holiday-ready. Check it once, check it twice…
Welcome Chase Babcock!
Join us in welcoming Chase Babcock into the Maverick Home Remodeling, Inc. family! Chase joins us as our new Project Manager.
Chase was born in Highlands Ranch, Colorado where he grew up playing lacrosse, football, and enjoyed building different projects in his spare time. Chase graduated in 2020 from Colorado Mesa University with a BA in Science. After graduation he moved back to Denver to continue his passion for learning and worked for a General Contracting company where he was able to learn more about construction and what it takes to build. He then moved on to continue to learn more about sales at Eagle Rock Distributing where he was an Account Manager. He lives with his roommate, girlfriend, and 3 dogs. His passions outside of construction are teaching his girlfriend and friends how to fly fish, spending time with his family, and duck hunting. We asked Chase 10 questions so you can get to know him as well as we have!
Maverick’s Movie Marathon Guide
LIGHTS! CAMERA! NETFLIX!
We LOVE a good movie marathon, especially this time of year, and especially from the comfort of home.
With winter slowly creeping in and the holiday madness approaching, a relaxing movie night at home might be exactly what you need. Not sure what to (binge) watch? We have you covered, with not one, not two, but 14 movie-marathon ideas.
So, get your Ben & Jerry’s or break out your favorite popcorn maker, and fire up your favorite streaming service. Snuggle up and enjoy!
Get Your House Ready For Winter
Don’t give your home maintenance the cold shoulder!
Between the snowfall outside and the holiday hustle and bustle inside, keeping your home looking and functioning great as you transition into winter months is key! Before you reach for your wreaths or start decorating the mantel, follow these steps to harden your home against harsh winter conditions.
Top 5 Reasons Ken-Caryl Homeowners are Remodeling (Renewing) Their Homes
The community of Ken-Caryl Colorado has a lot to offer its homeowners. Fresh air, beautiful scenery, wildlife, great schools and a killer location in the Denver foothills. It's no wonder many expanding families are putting down roots in this community.
Luckily for them, our team at Maverick Home Remodeling, Inc. is well-versed in the community’s rules and regulations regarding remodeling and has been helping Ken-Caryl homeowners renew their homes for over 18 years. If you call Ken-Caryl home and are ready to renew your life by renewing your home, Maverick has you covered!
Whether you live in Ken-Caryl or in a nearby community, take a look at the top five reasons Ken-Caryl homeowners are choosing to remodel their space.
Remodeling Trends for 2023 You’ll Want to Steal
We’ve peered into our crystal ball and have seen home design trends for 2023. And let us tell you, the future looks BRIGHT! …and nature-inspired, sustainable and multi-functional. Are you ready for some fresh changes to your home? Get a first look at a few of the trends that will shape home design and remodeling in 2023. Let’s dive in, shall we?
Creating The Ultimate Home Office
In today’s world, whether your office remains closed post-COVID, your children are in hybrid school, or you simply need a quiet area to get work done, having a workspace at home is almost a necessity. Rather than setting up a temporary spot at the dining table or attempting to work on the couch, consider breathing new life into your home with a dedicated home office.
Having a remote setup has many benefits, including increased productivity, savings on commute time and expenses, freedom to create your ideal space, and flexibility. Here are tips for designing an office at home.
Double Duty: Setting Up Multifunctional Rooms
With kiddos going back to school and parents still working remotely, there’s no better time to consider maximizing your home’s space. In the wake of COVID, a versatile interior is essential. For those not living in sprawling estates, multipurpose rooms are a great solution for homeowners looking to use their space effectively and efficiently. Think: kitchens are used for dining and homework stations; home offices double as guest bedrooms.
Of course, every room serves its own function. Your first step is determining the kind of space you need. Will you use it for dining, working, socializing, relaxing? What about working and dining? Socializing and relaxing? There are many areas with crossover uses, and that’s precisely where multifunctional rooms come in! Take a look at our list of room combination ideas to help you live large, no matter your home’s square footage.
7 Home Remodeling Projects That Add the Most Value
Even if you plan on staying in your home for years, it’s always a good idea to take on remodeling projects that will increase its value and be worth the cost of your investment. But if you do plan to sell your home in the near future, considering the cost versus value in your remodeling choices is essential.
So which home remodeling projects actually pay off?
Putting together our years of expertise along with Remodeling’s Mountain Region’s 2022 National Average data, we’ve compiled a list of the six remodeling projects with the best return and highest resale value.
