Chris Gayler Featured at Region’s Largest Industry Event
Here at Gayler Design Build, we strive to bring homeowners the best experience possible. That’s why we are extra proud that our General Manager Chris Gayler was a featured speaker at this summer’s Pacific Coast Builders Conference (PCBC). In its 59-year history, PCBC...
5 Best Practices for Protecting Your Home During a Remodel
When a decision has been made and you’re ready to start your home remodeling project, it’s not uncommon to focus your sights on the end result—anxiously anticipating the finished project. Who wouldn’t? After all, who wants to intentionally focus on the unglamorous...
Universal Design Principles: Ideas to Incorporate Into Your Next Home Remodel
Photo Courtesy of WRAL Originally developed in the 1950s to accommodate lifestyle changes for aging adults, universal design principles are now commonly used to create living spaces that benefit a broad range of people—to improve form, function and comfort....
What Causes Doors to Stick, and What You Can Do About It
Photo Courtesy of Wickes A common question we get here at Gayler Design Build, is “why is my door sticking and how do I fix it?” Nothing can be more frustrating than not being able to open and close your doors easily. Many homeowners experience this issue,...
Cracks in Drywall, Grout and Caulking: Cosmetic or Structural?
Cracks in drywall, grout, and caulking are a common occurrence, particularly over time when your home settles. A majority of the time, these “hairline cracks” are considered cosmetic and can be covered over with a fresh coat of paint or a tube of caulk. But, when is...
The Future of the Connected Home
Considerations for Homeowners of Smart Home Automation Image Courtesy of HD Tech Let’s face it. We love our devices. From smartphones and laptops to smart TVs and tablets, we have more information at our fingertips than ever before. Most of us don’t know how we ever...
Flexible Rooms: A New Trend in Remodeling
4 Home Remodeling Ideas for Creating Multipurpose Space It’s a reflection of today’s quickly-changing, aging, growing and mobile society that discerning homeowners want and need to have the freedom and flexibility to adapt their homes to fit their...
8 Exciting Trends in Kitchen and Bathroom Tile and Countertop Design for 2018
Source: An interview with Interior Designer, Dorene Gomez of J Hettinger Interiors Countertops and tile can exude style while working hard in your kitchen and bathroom. The colors, shapes, textures, and materials set the tone, show personality and tie your design...
Types of Accessory Dwelling Units
Accessory Dwelling Units, or ADUs, are usually a smaller second home that has its own kitchen, bedroom and bathroom facilities, and is located inside, attached to, or close to an existing single-family house. Also known as an in-law suite, guesthouse, pool house,...Preparing your home for a remodel?
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