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Passive House Groundbreaking
We recently started construction on what will be Santa Cruz County's first passive house built from the ground up! We'll keep you updated as it progresses; in the meantime, click here to read more about passive homes on our blog.
Rest for a Guest
Beautiful things really do come in small packages, as Team Talmadge proves with the addition of an elegant guest bathroom that comes in under 40 square feet! A family of five sharing a sprawling Depot Hill home with a single bathroom...
Workshop Series: Keys to a Healthy Retirement
Are you or a or a loved one starting to consider retirement? Have you given any thought to how you'll live after retirement? Join Talmadge Construction in the upcoming workshop series "Keys to a Healthy Retirement" beginning on...
Minor Home Improvements Can Add Up to Major Lifestyle Improvements
Ten years ago, a young family purchased a two bedroom, one bath home on Santa Cruz’s West Side, one in a family-friendly location with a lovely, large yard and loads of south facing light. The original kitchen was nicely laid out...
Variables Affecting the Cost of a Remodel
People often wonder how much a certain remodeling project will cost, and the truth is that there is no "price per square foot" standard. Too many variables exist in any remodel - not just what brand of appliance or quality tile you...
Organization Solutions for Custom Offices or Built-In Desks
Have you ever thought about including a custom office or built-in-desk area with your remodel? Crystal Cabinets offers a variety of woods and finishes as well as these special office organization solutions tailor-made for you: Vanity...
Design-Build Construction Eliminates Price Per Square Foot Confusion
How much will my remodel cost? It’s a valid question! Every project, no matter how big or small, is limited by cost in some way. And getting an estimate of the projected cost of the remodel you have in mind is almost impossible to...
Team Talmadge in Action
Our Team Talmadge field crew is well known to our clients for their quality of work and exemplary customer service. Here they are in action!
Mid-Century Modern meets “The Jetsons” in Rio Del Mar kitchen
When walking into this kitchen, you're drawn to the stunning cabinets: solid walnut, with a strong dark horizontal grain that moves gently across the space, reminiscent of the nearby ocean. The eye drops to the backsplash:...
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