Design-Build Blog
Remodel Your Kitchen Before the Holidays!
If you’ve been putting off remodeling, but would really like to have a new kitchen by the end of the year— just in time for the holidays—now is the time to consider that home remodel you have been waiting for. Cabinetry orders alone take 10 weeks to ship. That's why...
4 Tips for Finding Quality Home Remodeling Contractors
Do you want to renovate your bathroom or update your kitchen? Maybe you’re planning a whole house remodel? Whatever project you have in mind, you want a quality contractor to help you with your design. Here are four great tips to ensure you find absolutely the...
Popular Home Remodeling Trends Shaping 2016 – What’s Trending in Tri-Valley and Lamorinda
Winter has gone, spring and summer has sprung and fall is around the corner. It’s the perfect time to start planning your remodel. From large spatial kitchens to fabulous outdoor living spaces, here’s what we’re seeing as this year’s hottest remodeling trends:...
How to Use Organizational Systems to Prepare for Your Next Home Remodel
You’ve finally put into motion that much needed home remodeling project that you’ve always wanted. Construction is scheduled to start. You’re tasked with clearing out your possessions to make room for the remodeling crew. And, what about after the remodel, when you...
Desire for New or Better Amenities is the Top Reason to Remodel
Since 2012 The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has published a survey asking remodelers across the country to rate the reasons why customers want to remodel. The desire for new and better amenities has consistently been the top reason followed by...
Infuse Beauty and Creativity into Your Home with Functional Art
One of the unique advantages of remodeling your home is the chance to add your own personal style, character, and charm to your treasured living space. Not only will you get to choose your own colors, cabinetry, fixtures, flooring and lighting, you also have the...
How to Design and Plan Your Ideal Outdoor Kitchen
As warmer weather approaches, we all want to spend more time outside. Whether it is putting together a last-minute family BBQ or hosting an extravagant, themed outdoor dinner party, some thoughtful planning can ensure your outdoor living and entertaining space fits...
Is It Time to Remodel?
Are you facing the age-old dilemma, ‘do I buy new or remodel?’ The answer simply may be “It depends.” If one or more of the following scenarios matches your current situation, then a remodel may be your best option. You love your neighborhood You want to stay in...
New Black Stainless Steel Appliances – An Alternative to Conventional Stainless Steel
Photo Courtsey of Consumer Reports Stainless steel has long held the top spot, as far as preference for appliances go, for both homeowners and kitchen designers alike. Now, there is a new trend on the market that may be giving stainless steel a run for its money. The...
A little rain won’t stop us
How to pour a concrete foundation in the rain Laying a foundation requires a plan, a plan that includes Mother Nature. Many contractors (most in fact) will not pour a concrete foundation when it is raining. At Gayler Design Build, we take special precautions to make...
Industry Experts Weigh in On Their #1 Remodeling Tip for Homeowners
If you’ve ever thought of remodeling your home, you know how daunting it can be. There are so many factors that contribute to starting your project off right, including choosing the right contractor. These 12 tips from twelve of the top remodeling companies in the...
Baby it’s cold outside: The perks of remodeling during the winter
Are you already looking forward to the warmer weather of next spring in order to get a jump-start on your home remodel? Many homeowners believe they need to wait until the arrival of spring or summer to begin a home renovation project because of weather concerns or...
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