u/iReallyDontLikeSpez

Hi everyone, my wife and I are possibly (hopefully) going to be closing on a house this week in the Bothell area! First time buying a house and it's been crazy.

Since this is actually (hopefully) happening - I'm looking for recommendations for contractors in the area who could do a kitchen remodel + a bunch of other stuff around the house (I have a list but it would just be a wall of text so I'll save that unless needed)

Project scope for the kitchen hopefully isn't too crazy: new countertops, cabinets, backsplash, no new appliances, but the only wrinkles are we are extending the kitchen out 15ft (into unused space) + moving the stove over into that space (which I assume will require a plumber)

Anyone know and trust some folks who would be able to do the job for a reasonable price in the next couple of months?

Hi r/Bothell!

My wife, 2yo and dog have been living in Kirkland for 4yrs since we moved to the area, renting a place in Finn Hill. Finally after years and years of saving we're looking to buy a place! My wife works in downtown Seattle and I work over in Redmond and my daughter's daycare is in Kirkland. I drop her off in the morning and my wife picks her up in the evening.

Unfortunately, price wise it seems that we're still at the low end of the market, pushing us further North - around Lynnwood/Alderwood Manor or going with a smaller place that is closer.

I'm trying to get a sense of what our commutes would actually be like so I know where to draw my lines for housing and was hoping to get some perspectives from you all if that's okay.

I know 405 can be a nightmare at certain times and the 405-522 interchange is rough right now particularly with construction ongoing, but is, say, Thrasher's Corner wildly different to Canyon Park or Downtown Bothell in terms of commute?