Talmadge Construction Blog
Considerations for Designing and Building an Outdoor Living Space for Your Santa Cruz County Oceanfront Property
You live on the ocean for a reason—you enjoy the sand, surf, and general well-being that comes from being outdoors. And, if you haven’t already upgraded your outdoor living space, it might be on your “to do” list for this year. But before you get started, here are a...
7 Considerations for Remodeling & Maintaining Oceanfront Property in Santa Cruz County
An oceanfront home on the California coast brings so many benefits. There are the beautiful ocean views, the glorious sunsets, the fresh coastal air, and the refreshing water in which to splash. Yet for property owners along the coast, including Santa Cruz County,...
Don’t get caught under insured!
Contributed by John Allanson of Allanson Insurance Agency. With the terrible devastation of the wildfires recently in the news, now is the time to review your current homeowner’s insurance coverage to make sure that your policy limits accurately reflect today’s...
“Can you give me a ballpark price on that?”
By Jeff Talmadge I have been asked this question many, many times over 36 years in business. When I meet with someone who is interested in remodeling their home, we will talk about some of the things they want to do. People want to know what to expect and will often...
The Multi-Generational Home
There are many great reasons kids, parents, and grandparents may share a home today. For some, younger generations are challenged by high housing prices and return home to live with their parents. Others are caring for aging family members who can no longer live...
3D Technology Brings Home Remodeling to Life
3D Technology: Taking the Guesswork Out of Remodeling These images are 3D renderings and offer a sneak peek into a project we are currently working on with clients. This project will be a major makeover, encompassing the interior as well as the exterior of the home....
The Importance of Remodeling Your Outdoor Living Space
Most of the time, homeowners want to make some alterations in different rooms within the house. Whether it’s the kitchen, bathroom, or bedroom, you need to take up the expert opinion of professional design build remodeling contractors. When it comes to kitchen...
Outfitting a Kitchen Remodel for a Serious Cook
Frustrated by an outdated kitchen that was closed off from the rest of the home, our clients wanted a fully outfitted workspace for serious cooking that was also a beautiful, welcoming place for family to gather. Removal of a wall opened up the space. A large island...
Avoiding Your Worst Travel Nightmare
Seven Tips to Safeguard Your Home While On Vacation By Vanessa Reed As a homeowner, there are few things that can ruin your vacation faster than receiving news that a flood has happened at your house, and you’re too far away to personally deal with it. This is exactly...
Small Bathroom & Powder Room Remodel Ideas
When it comes to bathroom remodeling, the first thing most of us think of is the luxurious master bath we’ve always dreamed of. But guest bathrooms and powder rooms need love too. And even though they are often much smaller than other rooms in the house, that doesn’t...
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