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Save Space with These Small Kitchen Remodeling Ideas
Kitchens are often the center of activity in most homes. However, kitchen remodeling may seem like a tricky task if you have a small space, which makes you feel like giving up before you even start. Here are some tips to make kitchen remodeling for your small kitchen...
What is an ADU: Accessory Dwelling Units Explained
If you’re a homeowner in Los Angeles, you might have heard the term “ADU” or “accessory dwelling unit” lately. An accessory dwelling unit, usually just called an ADU, is a secondary housing unit on a single-family residential lot. When you’re considering on taking on...
Obtaining a Permit for Your Major Remodel in Los Angeles
Part of every major home remodel in Los Angeles is obtaining the necessary building permit for your project. The city of Los Angeles requires a permit to be issued for different types of work including structural, plumbing and electrical to name a few. In this post,...
11 steps for a kitchen remodel in Los Angeles – Contractor Tips
A kitchen is probably the most emblematic area in a home; it gathers family members and friends, hence its functionality, space, and comfort play a pivotal role in the quality of your kitchen. But the truth is that although many of the kitchen appliances are...
9 home remodeling design trends of 2018 in Los Angeles
Remodeling your home can be one of the most exciting projects for your family. It will utterly transform your home from antiquated to a modern and more personalized living space that will increase your property’s value and will also improve your quality of life. The...
7 FAQs For Your Home Remodeling
7 FAQs your home remodeling contractor should answer before you hire them. When it comes to home remodeling or room additions, there is no magic solution. As homeowners, there is nothing we would appreciate more than having all of our upgrades be automatically done...
7 tips to hire an ideal building contractor in Los Angeles
Not every building contractor is fit to work on every project, so before you decide, having the proper discernment will ultimately optimize your investment. The 7 most important tips to hire the ideal building contractor. 1. Know what you want and why. It may seem...
9 Main Room Addition Mistakes to Avoid in Every Home Addition
There are many reasons why a homeowner would consider a home addition or a complete home rebuild. Families grow, and as their needs change, so does their living space. In other cases, family members may leave for college, and some areas that were solely their...
Complete Home Rebuild Case Study
Studio City Complete Home Rebuild - [Case Study] Complete Home Re-Builds, especially in Los Angeles, are always our favorite projects. Not because we do not enjoy a home addition, or a complete house remodel, but because it gives us the opportunity, with our client,...
3 Step-Guide On How to Build a Room Addition
3 Step-Guide on How to Build a Room Addition When it comes to adding a whole new room to your home living space, there are many different aspects to conscientiously consider to enable your project to be an utter success. Through this guide, we will highlight, to what...
Cost of adding a Second Story In Los Angeles
How much does it cost to add a second story in Los Angeles? What is the cost of adding a second story in Los Angeles? The answer to this question is crucial, especially if you love your current neighborhood and home. Sure, we know that your primary objective as you...
Factors You Can’t Afford to Ignore When Deciding If Buying Or Building a New Home
Cost of Building a New House vs. Buying a New Home: Factors You Can’t Afford to Ignore Building a New House vs. Buying a New Home | Levi Design Build We have all been there, everyone in the family is super excited at the idea of moving into a new house. However, as...