Design-Build Blog
6 Ways to Incorporate Green Building into Your Home Remodel
Thinking about incorporating as many green construction principles as possible into your next home remodeling project? As you research your options, you’ll find a wide range of sustainable, green remodeling selections that support environmentally-friendly...
Wellness Design and Why You Should Consider It For Your Next Remodel
Newly remodeled homes in Danville, Alamo, Diablo, San Ramon, Pleasanton, Lamorinda and Livermore are being designed with stylish, sustainable, and functional lifestyle options that make living more enjoyable—designs that provide a wealth of health for their...
2021 Design Trends for Your Kitchen, Bathroom and Outdoor Living Space
With the dawn of 2021, homeowners are ready to welcome new, fresh, functional design trends for their home remodeling projects. Every homeowner wants their home to exude chic distinction. So, what home design ideas are truly on point, and which are just a...
10 Ways to Winterize Your Home This Year
Although we don't have to worry about pipes freezing or ice dams forming on roof lines during the winter months here in the Bay Area, there's still preparations that can be done to circumvent potential issues or catastrophes. In this post, we address ten ways you...
Generator Considerations for My Northern California Home
Power outages are on the rise across the country, but they've become especially significant throughout the state of California. According to Bloomenergy, in California power outages rose 25 percent in 2019 from the 20,598 blackout events in 2018, impacting close to 30...
A Dining Room Gets a Warm and Welcoming Dynamite Makeover in Alamo
Teri and Kirk tell-all, sharing their remodeling experience with Gayler Design Build Attention has turned once again to dining rooms—the hidden gems of the home. A dated, cramped dining room needed to function for this couple’s lifestyle, which includes...
Five Advantages of Working with a Remodeling Company Who Works with a Select Team of Trade Contractors
When you start a home remodeling project with a remodeling company, your project may need tradesmen with specialty skills and equipment. These skills may include expertise in engineering, electrical, painting, plumbing and HVAC, to name a few. As you work...
Explore Creative Uses for Unused Spaces
The year 2020 has brought plenty of surprises, that’s for sure. Accentuating the positive helps get us through, such as making the most of life’s simple pleasures. One such silver lining is spending more quality time at home with family and close friends. Looking...
Bathed in Luxury: A Contemporary Master Bathroom Remodel in Pleasanton
Kenny and Erika tell-all, sharing their remodeling experience with Gayler Design Build: These homeowners came to Gayler Design Build with a long list of “must-haves” for their primary bathroom, including a larger shower space, a new soaking tub, increased storage, and...
Invite the Outside In: An Open Concept Kitchen and Great Room Remodel in Alamo
Rachel and David share their design-build home remodeling experience in this tell-all interview. After months of searching for a house that had the potential to be a perfect residence, this young Alamo family identified the right home and sought to work with a...
Luxurious Spaces Aren’t Just for Indoors: Considerations for Creating the Ultimate Outdoor Living Space
With families spending more time at home, they are looking for ways to add value and comfort to their homes all year-round. Not surprising, they are exploring ways to turn ordinary outdoor spaces into extraordinary outdoor living rooms. Here are some simple solutions...
The Functional Benefits of Building an ADU on Your Property
As times change, so too do the ways that people live. With housing prices on the rise and homeowners looking for alternative forms of housing for themselves and their loved ones, an Accessory Dwelling Unit, or ADU, is becoming an increasingly popular...
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