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4 Important Legal Aspects of A Remodel Every Homeowner Should Know
When we are starting to think about remodeling our homes, we’re much more likely to spend time thinking about the process and appearance of our remodel, rather than any legal aspects of the remodeling process. However, too many homeowners get into hot water with legal...
10 Unusual Tips to Help You Save Money On Your Remodel Project: Part 2
In our part 2 of our posts on Unusual Tips to Help You Save Money on Your Remodel Project, we look at the smart ways you can save money on your bathroom remodel project, your kitchen renovation or even your whole house remodel. Saving money on a home remodel should...
10 Unusual Tips to Help You Save Money On Your Remodel Project: Part 1
When you are thinking about the remodeling process, whether you are undertaking a kitchen remodel, a bathroom remodeling project, or even a whole home remodel, the investment range for your project is one of the most important factors to consider. Cutting corners,...
What Homeowners Want in Hardwood Floors: Results from The 2016 Hardwood Flooring Customer Preference Survey
Hardwood floors remain one of the most popular flooring types in Bay Area homes, commonly found in older, antique homes, but also as a popular choice for new homes and home remodels as well. Hardwood floors are timelessly elegant, easy to clean and maintain, and a...
6 Signs of An Outstanding Home Remodel Contractor
Remodeling a home, especially if you plan to live in the home during the remodel, can be a difficult and stressful time. Choosing the right remodeling contractor for your project could make the difference between struggling through a long, drawn out and difficult...
How To Make Your Home More Drought Friendly: From Landscaping to Interior Water Saving
Although experts say drought conditions California wide are improving slightly, the bad news is that the drought could continue longer than expected into the near future with meteorological experts predicting a dry winter that may fail to replenish water stores and...
Step 11: Completing Your Remodel
At the final stage of your remodel, it’s time to add the finishing touches, tie off the loose ends and stand back and admire your new home. Your contractor has packed up the tools, the noise has finished and the dust cleared away and you’re ready to use your brand new...
Step 10: Managing Your Remodel
Once your remodel is underway, your contractor will be hard at work creating a beautiful reality from the dreams you have for your space. However, the actual process of remodeling may feel far from beautiful - with the noise, movement, dust, and decisions that come...
Step 9: Working With A Professional Contractor
Once you have chosen the experienced design build contractor that you will be working with to bring your project to life, you know it won’t be long until you are standing in your newly remodeled home. But there is still a lot of your project that needs to be worked...
A Look At the Top Ten Bathroom Remodeling Trends of 2016
Bathroom renovations are one of the most popular remodel projects undertaken by homeowners - and with good reason too. The bathroom is one area of the house the whole family uses frequently, and having an updated and modern bathroom can really improve the comfort...