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Home Winterizing Checklist
Winter's rains and winds will soon be here, so make time to get your house in shape for rainy season. Here are a few things to check to winterize your home: Chimneys and fireplaces: Inspect the fire brick for cracks that need to be repaired to prevent fire from...
An Efficient, Clean Furnace Saves Heating Costs
Do you know when the furnace was installed in your home? You might be able to save money as well as make your home healthier by upgrading your forced air system. Recent technology has dramatically improved the performance of these systems to provide you with the...
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 - it worked out just fine for this...
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 September 20 at the Live Oak Senior...
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 with loads of cabinets and counter...
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 choose. Other considerations such as...
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 desk keyboard: Here, the drawer...
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 project by searching online for...
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!
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