Design-Build Blog
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 great...
Now’s The Time for Your Ideal Contra Costa County Bathroom Remodel: Choose from 3 Different Budgets
From Danville to Alamo to San Ramon, excited homeowners like you are eager to remodel their bathrooms thanks to record resale values. But money isn’t the only motivator, since the pandemic has forced us home like never before, reminding us about our Dream...
Pandemic Pandemonium: Why Home Renovation Costs Have Risen in Contra Costa
If you’re like thousands of your fellow homeowners throughout Contra Costa County, now seems the best time to remodel your kitchen, expand your primary bedroom, create that home health spa or office, and design a home entertainment space you’ve always dreamed of....
6 Trends: First Time Homeowners Drive Home Remodeling Demand in Contra Costa County
Gayler Design Build’s General Manager, Chris Gayler, shares insights into the design choices he’s helping homeowners incorporate into their homes in Contra Costa County According to the National Association of REALTORS Research Group, buyers between the age of 23 and...
Stay or Go? Why Building a Home Addition or a Whole House Remodel May Be the Perfect Solution for Your Growing Family
When you outgrow your home or notice its outdated style, you’re faced with a decision. Do you stay and remodel or sell and move? Sometimes, the decision isn’t an easy one. Remodeling adds value to your home but the upheaval may be more than you want to endure. But...
The Top 7 Factors that Will Make or Break Your Home Remodel
No matter how complex your home remodel, a few simple best practices will help ensure the project is completed on time, within budget, and to your satisfaction. By following these key recommendations -- most of which happen before designers or contractors even enter...
How Long Should It Take to Remodel Your Home?
“How long?” is a question second only to “how much?” when considering a home remodel. On the one hand you’ve likely watched renovations happen in minutes on television, while on the other hand, friends and neighbors have probably told you horror stories about projects...
6 Steps to Conducting a Proper Electrical Walk-Through of Your Home During a Remodel
Home lighting is similar to plumbing in that once your contractor lays down the pipe and wiring, moving appliances and fixtures around after a remodel is complete can be very expensive and time-consuming. That’s why planning ahead is so important for all your...
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