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Cabin Addition finishing strong

Cabin Addition finishing strong

The Cabin Addition in Luray is finishing strong and looking really good. Integrity Custom Builders took on this ...
Modern Mountain Home finishing construction

Modern Mountain Home finishing construction

When we kicked off the design for the modern home on Afton Mountain our clients provided aesthetic goals and a ...
Mind Behind the Design: Adrienne Stronge

Mind Behind the Design: Adrienne Stronge

Adrienne with her husband Andrew and son Alister If there is one thing we know to be certain, it’s that ...
Architecture Design verses Drafting

Architecture Design verses Drafting

Discussing the differences in architecture design versus drafting allows us to share the value an architect ...
Holiday Decorating, the Sustainable Way.

Holiday Decorating, the Sustainable Way.

It's that time of year again and many of us are are spending time joyfully decorating our homes. Before running ...
Manufacturing Collective coming to Shenandoah Valley

Manufacturing Collective coming to Shenandoah Valley

We love working with visionary clients, especially those that support other small businesses. When Debbie and Nate ...
Red Wing Academy returns for First Friday

Red Wing Academy returns for First Friday

We absolutely love supporting and partnering with Red Wing Academy each year. The students get the amazing ...
First Friday Artist, Lynn Adams

First Friday Artist, Lynn Adams

Next in our lineup of creators participating the First Friday holiday gallery opening is Lynn Adams. Lynn is ...
First Friday Artist, Laurence Heine

First Friday Artist, Laurence Heine

Laurence Heine is among the talented group of creators contributing to our First Friday holiday event and gallery ...
Ring in the Holidays at the Depot!

Ring in the Holidays at the Depot!

It's that time of year and we are excited to join forces with our Depot neighbors, R.S. Monger and Sons and Herr ...
Welcome to the Team, Mariya Chesnov!

Welcome to the Team, Mariya Chesnov!

There is a new face around the Gaines Group and we are happy to introduce our newest team member, Mariya Chesnov. ...