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Remodeling for People with Disabilities and Aging in Place Considerations
A common reason for residential remodeling is to adapt the home for a person with a disability or age-related mobility issues. With over 40 million Americans living with a disability, a carefully planned remodel ensures everyone enjoys a comfortable, safe, and...
A Homeowner’s Guide to Remodeling Mark Ups
When you’re entering into a contract with a remodeler, you are putting your hard-earned dollars on the line with the expectations that not only will you receive an excellent product, but you will be charged fairly. Understanding how a contractor charges is an...
Key Considerations When Designing and Building an ADU on your Santa Cruz County Property
Are you thinking of building an ADU? Adding an accessory dwelling unit is a great way to add affordable living space and increase the value of your property. As a residential dwelling unit on the same lot as your main house, an ADU provides many benefits to you as a...
How to Remodel Your Empty Nest Home in Santa Cruz County
Seeing our children leave home can be a daunting and emotional experience. Yet the resulting empty nest can also be a time of newfound freedom and exciting opportunities. One of the most popular times for homeowners to take on a home remodeling project is soon after a...
The Benefits of Green Remodeling – Why It’s Good for You and the Planet
Sustainably-minded homeowners want to conserve natural resources, increase energy efficiency, and improve indoor air quality. They understand the value of remodeling over building new. By adding the latest green renovation options to their remodeling plans, homeowners...
Three Types of Kitchen Remodels in Santa Cruz County and What They Cost
If working in your kitchen doesn’t bring you joy, perhaps it’s time for a remodel. You wouldn’t be alone. According to the 2022 U.S. Houzz & Home Study, the kitchen is the most popular home upgrade. And because they’re one of the most intricate home renovations,...
The Benefits of Visiting a Contractor’s In-House Design Center
5 Steps that Will Help Ensure Your Dream Renovation Comes True The 2022 Cost vs Value Report confirms that the post-pandemic housing market throughout the Santa Cruz area is hotter than ever, pushing the resale value of most home renovations above the 90% mark. So...
Remodeling Your Home? Embrace Natural Light Through Creative Window and Sightline Design
Is there nothing more cheerful than a bright day, with sunshine pouring in through your windows? Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve been spending more time at home, and noticing our surroundings more than ever. And that includes the amount of natural...
Universal Design Remodeling in Santa Cruz County
Today’s remodelers are incorporating more items under the category of Universal Design than ever before. Not only are homeowners looking to age in place, they are also enjoying the features and benefits of products and layouts that offer accessibility at all levels of...
Wellness Design in Your Home
The pandemic really changed how people live in and view their homes. And as a result, homeowners became more aware of health and safety concerns, and focused more on function than aesthetics, in a trend known as wellness design. Wellness involves more than just eating...
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