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10 Of Our Favorite Pet Friendly Remodeling Ideas
If you own a pet, you might find that one of the biggest benefits of a remodel is adding design features that enable you to live more elegantly alongside your furry friends. A few examples include a built in dog gate, a hidden pet pantry, or a dog-wash shower....
John Anderson and 37 Years of Running Every Single Day
As the Production Manager at Talmadge, John Anderson spends much of his time on job sites around Santa Cruz, making calls in and out of the office, and generally keeping the wheels turning on every project that’s in construction. However, before sitting down at his...
Nicole Brown’s Beautiful New Bathroom
Still mainly confined to a wheelchair following the hit and run accident in 2015, Nicole Brown is making great strides at regaining independence. After the accident, her life was irreparably changed to where even some mundane and basic tasks became complex and...
“I’m So Glad I Did…”
At Talmadge Construction, we pride ourselves in producing really thoughtful designs. In the design process, we discuss with our clients at length about how they’re going to use their new space. Naturally, we provide a lot of recommendations about what they can include...
Finding Inspiration in The Mediterranean
Jeff and Adele Talmadge recently returned from a trip to Europe where they went to Italy and Croatia to visit some friends and family. While they went just to see some new sights and to relax, Jeff and Adele came back with some great memories and some new found...
Redwood as a Building Material for Your Home
If you are considering building or replacing a deck, there is not a better choice than redwood. It is lighter than plastic composite and tropical hardwoods; it can be cut and drilled with regular woodworking blades and bits. Redwood is one of the strongest natural...
So Why Would You Go To India? – by Adele Talmadge
“So why would you go to India?” people have asked. “Why wouldn’t you?” is my reply. I’ve had the great fortune to be able to visit the amazing sub-continent of India twice in the past year. It wasn’t on my bucket list (my friend suggested we go on a tour), but I’m so...
Going Solar with Ron Goad of Solcon Solar
When we have a project that includes a solar power system, we turn to Ron Goad from Solcon Solar. He has been installing solar power systems in the Santa Cruz area for over 30 years, including projects at the Seacliff Inn and the O'Neill Sea Odyssey offices, among...
Choosing a Gas Fireplace – Featuring Woodstove & Sun
For homes in Santa Cruz County, a high-quality gas fireplace can offer a stylish and effective option for heating your home during the winter months. When our home remodeling projects include a new fireplace, we turn to Woodstove & Sun, a local Santa Cruz...
Talmadge Construction Project Featured in NAPHN Home Tour
Eco-Efficient Home Building Conference Concludes with Santa Cruz Home Tour On October 8th, the North American Passive House Network (NAPHN) along with Passive House California hosted a tour of passive houses in Santa Cruz County, called the NAPHN17 home tour. The...
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