The Best Ways to Fireproof Your SoCal home
September 19, 2016
Living in Southern California is pretty heavenly. We have sun, sand, surf, little rain, enviable...
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International Destinations to Inspire Your SoCal Living Room Remodel
September 12, 2016
Southern California is renowned for Spanish influence on house designs, but also for incorporating eclectic...
Seven Easy Ways to Make Your Home Child Friendly
August 11, 2016
With kids in your near future you're going to change things to make your home...
Five Tax Tips for New SoCal Homeowners Straight… from Construction Experts
August 9, 2016
Buying a home is the largest investment some people will ever make. There are definite...
Choosing a General Contractor – Local Business or National Franchise?
July 13, 2016
It's easy to be impressed with the flashy advertising that big companies use. National exposure...
Reading This Could Save You Thousands on Remodeling Your SoCal Home
May 11, 2016
Beware of Unlicensed Contractors!
Owning a home means taking pride in it, especially here in Southern California with our amazing weather and lifestyle. Just saying that you own a home in Burbank or Pasadena or Glendale is something to envy.
Because you take pride in your home, you may want to remodel to spruce it up and keep it looking its best. When you do, examine the credentials of your contractor. Unlicensed contractors in Southern California are everywhere and they are nothing short of dangerous – to your bank account, to your resale, and to your safety.
Get your remodeling done by licensed professionals or else it’s a countdown to big problems.
Code Compliance
The entire reason for having a licensed contractor is to ensure that all remodeling/construction work complies with codes set by local housing authorities. Here in Southern California, these codes
Recording Studios in Los Angeles: Building Your Own vs. Renting
February 19, 2016
Ever tried renting a recording studio in and around Los Angeles? Expensive, huh? And sometimes a major hassle.
Few industries have changed as much as the Music Industry has over recent years; and it has been an empowering change for every would-be singer, musician, rapper or producer. Advancement in technology has made home recording more attainable and affordable for everyone.
Why not do it all from home? I’m not just talking about having some equipment. How about some designing and remodeling and doing it right? Build a recording studio right here in Los Angeles! In your own home, in fact. You might think that creates a larger cost than renting a studio, but let’s look closer.
Time, Stress and Cost
Time = money. All the time in a rented studio costs plenty. That includes while you’re busy setting up your gear, talking to the engineer, using the
Easy Remodeling to Give Your SoCal Home Some Hollywood Celebrity Style
January 22, 2016
For your home, remodeling like a Hollywood celebrity home doesn’t have to break the bank. You don’t need a mansion, just good ideas. Here are some simple home remodeling ideas to help you keep up not only with the Joneses, but also the Pitts, DiCaprios and Depps.
Read Between the Lines – Built-In Bookshelves
Whether you’re flipping through the pages of Architectural Digest or browsing online through the homes of your favorite stars, something present in almost every celebrity home is built-in
Top Ways to Give Your Home a High Tech Makeover
December 30, 2015
An efficient and automated home is far more affordable and achievable than ever before.
Isn’t it time to spoil yourself with a high tech home remodel? Especially when upgrades can save you money while making life so much more convenient.
For Starters… Integration
Smartphones, tablets, and touch panels that are either handheld or built in can be used to operate so many things: lighting, home security systems, heating and air conditioning, home theater,
Protect your Home from Southern California’s Mudslides
December 15, 2015
A record El Niño phenomenon is likely to bring wet and potentially treacherous weather to Southern California this winter. Meteorologists are predicting record warm temperatures off the Pacific Ocean, which is a recipe for huge storms. And we have seen every time that El Nino + California = mudslides.
Mudslide protection in California is serious. It’s not too late. Get prepared. Contact home design and remodeling experts to implement some mudslide protection measures.
The Perfect Storm
Heavy downpours in SoCal are usually accompanied by dangerous mudslides. This year the experts are predicting massive mudslides as a consequence of extraordinary weather, the long drought, and a bad wildfire
