Whether organization comes naturally, or your thoughts seem to fly in all directions, everyone benefits from a renovation checklist. A home remodel has a lot of pieces to coordinate. Breaking the tasks into a checklist helps keep you focused, on task, calm, and patient. Let’s face it – we all have many things to do …
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Believe it or not, lighting mistakes are everywhere. From blown electrical panels to lighting remodel jobs left half-finished. Lighting remodels are more complicated than you may think. Lighting installation takes electrical knowledge, design-savvy, and construction skills. But lighting plans are something that homeowners need to be actively engaged in before installation or they will be cursing …
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What is the Wildland Urban Interface? The area between where we live and nature is where fires happen and where fires are more prone to affect us. WUI is the zone of transition between unoccupied land and human development. It’s the area or zone where structures and other human development meet or intermingle with undeveloped …
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Planning your home remodel is always fraught with emotion. Today, however, we get the added drama of remodel supply chain issues due to material shortages, shipping delays, labor shortages, and procurement competition. Homeowners sometimes need to wait for essential materials to get started. Here are some ways to weather some remodel supply chain issues. Pandemic …
When I think of cabinets, I usually think of kitchen cabinets. However, selecting cabinets is important for any space. Think outside the box for your living areas. Find a way to add functional, attractive storage to any home remodel with the right cabinets. What to Consider for Cabinet Selection Cabinet options can seem endless. It …
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Look at any Bay Area real estate listings, and you will see a myriad of older homes advertised as “customizable”, “your potential dream home”, or, simply put, “fixer-upper”. While it may seem shocking to see rundown homes attached to hefty price tags, it’s our reality in the San Francisco Bay area. The housing market is …
If your current space does not serve your needs, you may be considering a home remodel. Do you really need to hire an architect? There is a way to find the best architect for your particular project needs. A well-qualified, professional residential architect is a key player for a seamless home remodeling project. What are …
Proper permits are necessary during renovation to ensure that the project meets all the legal requirements for construction. Obtain the necessary Contra Costa County residential permit in order to avoid legal issues with your construction project. What is a Contra Costa County Residential Permit? Residential permits are required before construction on most residential projects. Permits …
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There’s something appealing about a fresh start. Completely gutting and remodeling a home is one way to update a dated home with a nonfunctional floor plan, while a remodel project is typically done room by room, while leaving the current structures in place. But, should you just remodel or gut your home? We’ll look at …
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