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Dust Protection: Tips for Protecting Your Home Before, During, and After a Remodel
Renovating your home is an ideal way to make it more livable, imbue it with your character and increase its fair market value. However, living through a renovation can be challenging if you are unprepared. Most people anticipate the noise that comes from workers and...
Scared of Remodeling? The Top Fears and Ways to Calm Your Remodeling Worries
There’s not one person who doesn’t feel some kind of fear when thinking about remodeling. They may be worried about the cost, the disruption in their daily lives, or whether they’ll even like the outcome. They may even have heard horror stories from others about...
The Planning and Must-Haves for Your Primary En Suite Bathroom Remodel
Having a bathroom off of your primary bedroom is no longer just a necessity. Homeowners are using this space to create spa-like retreats within their home and enjoying it as a place to calmly prepare for the day and escape from the worries at night. If you’re tired of...
How to Choose the Right Remodeling Contractor for Your Home Remodel
Are you looking to remodel your home and actively searching for suitable remodeling contractors? For many homeowners, finding the right professionals can feel like an overwhelming task, especially with many different options available. Just how do you go about...
Great Ideas on How to Remodel Your Empty Nest in Contra Costa County
Now that the kids have moved out of the house, what are you going to do with all that extra space? Why not look into remodeling your Contra Costa County empty nest to create the home and features you’ve always wanted? The possibilities are endless! Here are...
The Benefits of Utilizing a Project Manager for your Home Remodeling Project
Building a room addition or remodeling your kitchen, bathroom, whole house or outdoor living space can be complicated, and definitely complex. After the initial project plan and design stage, there are a number of moving parts that need to be planned, prepared and...
Home Remodeling After a Pandemic – Changes That Are Here to Stay
When the Coronavirus pandemic shut the people of the world up in their homes, homeowners started to take stock. Not always liking what they saw, many began to make changes. The changes all took into account the health, safety, and mental stability of the family...
Twelve High-Value Bathroom Upgrades Worth Budgeting For
Any home remodeling project is exciting, especially a bathroom. But, if your budget has put a damper on your enthusiasm, you might be reevaluating which features are must-have items and prioritizing those over nice-to-haves. In this post, we’ll look at 12 high-value...
Our Favorite Kitchen Cabinet Design Solutions for Your Next Contra Costa Kitchen Remodel
Do you want more space in your kitchen? Who doesn’t? But don’t start knocking out walls yet. Kitchens have more room for added storage than you might think. You can use the space above the cabinets, beside the refrigerator, or even an unused nook. Here are twelve of...
Benefits of Working with a Multi-Generational Family-Owned Remodeling Firm
When you’re ready to choose a remodeling contractor, don’t let all the options confuse you. First, ask for recommendations from family and friends. You’ll probably find that those who come highly recommended are multi-generational, family-owned design/build firms....
Costs to Design and Build an Outdoor Living Space in Contra Costa County
Have you found your family spending more time outside? If all that outdoor living has you wishing for a more comfortable space, you’re not alone. Whether you add a new deck or patio, an outdoor kitchen, or just a firepit, you’ll gain an extension to your home with the...
3 Kitchen Remodeling Options for 3 Different Budgets
If you find your kitchen space not living up to its full potential, perhaps it’s time for a remodel. After all, according to the 2021 U.S. Houzz & Home Study, kitchen renovations are the most frequently requested of all interior upgrades, and they offer a...

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