Blog
Sharing our experience in ADU development, construction and remodeling.
What You Should Know Before Building a Guesthouse
Considerations for Building an ADU A guest house or an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), are popping up everywhere these days. For good reason, too. These small buildings added onto properties provide a whole host of benefits for the homeowner and are incredibly diverse....
Why a Home Addition is Really a Home Remodel
A home remodel can be an addition that reconfigures your entire home to finally work for you. If you’re starting to think that your home is no longer working for your needs, you may be tempted to put up the ‘for sale’ sign. While you could trade it for something...
Some Great Guest House Design Ideas to Brainstorm Over
Check out a few purposes for building a guest house on your property. Years ago, it was incredibly difficult to obtain a permit to add a guest house or convert your garage into a studio. Thanks to a new state law, California is now issuing homeowners permits to build...
How to Refine Your Renovation Vision to Fit Your Budget
When you plan a home remodel that’s in line with your budget, expect to review and revise it. It can sometimes feel like an uphill battle matching your renovation dreams to your budget, and it may feel like you have to pick one or the other. However, there’s a lot you...
Why Homeowners Need Guesthouses
Homeowners turn to a general contractor to help them build an accessory dwelling unit (ADU). More and more homeowners are seeing the value of adding guesthouses, often called accessory dwelling units (ADUs), practically in California where the property is often...
How to Build a Renovation Plan to Match Your Budget
Stay on target with your budget when renovating your property. When it comes to home remodels, homeowners may feel they have little influence on whether the project stays on budget and is finished in time. However, you may have more control than you think. The scope...
How to Maximize Your Whole Home Remodel
Top tips to help you get the most out of your full home remodel. Is your home lacking? Whether it lacks in style, function, energy-saving features, you may be considering a whole home remodel. While this isn’t a fast process, there are some easy steps to take to...
What an Open-Plan Addition Can Do for Your Old Home
Reinvent your old home by updating it to modern living standards. It’s no secret that modern families live differently from how they once did, even just a few years ago. As a result, older homes in established areas with boxed-in, individual rooms simply doesn’t cut...
Questions to Ask Before Adding On to Your Home
What to consider before beginning a major home renovation. You may have done your research and know exactly what you want out of home renovation. You may have a clear goal, budget, and perhaps clippings of inspiration. Even so, there are some essential questions that...
4 Common Renovation Mistakes and How to Avoid Them!
Making sure your home renovation is a smooth project. The mere thought of creating your first dream home can be an exciting yet daunting task. Although there is a lot to take care of and research, there are certain important details and processes that may be...
What to Consider When Planning a Home Addition
Consider these factors before planning a home addition. Every year, thousands of homeowners decide to add an addition to their home for increased living space, more functionality, or simply to add a new look to their home. But before you give the home addition the go...
Are You Thinking of Adding an ADU to Your Home?
What you need to consider before adding an ADU to your home. Accessory Dwelling Units, ADUs, continue to rise in popularity across the country. Under new California state law, the term ‘accessory dwelling unit’ describes a small, self-contained residential unit...