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Seven Things You Must Know Before Hiring a SoCal Home Contractor

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Contractors
April 9, 2015

Hiring a contractor in SoCal does not have to be a headache. TV shows and news media might tell horror stories about scammers who cut corners and leave jobs unfinished, but you can easily have a contractor that you can trust to deliver on promises for an honest price. You just need to know a few tips for hiring contractors in Southern California.

1. Do Your Research

The Internet makes it easy to research SoCal contractors before you hire. Websites like the Contractors State License Board and

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Remodel Your Los Angeles Home and Bring the Outdoors In

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Home Remodeling
March 6, 2015

Southern California is well known and envied for gorgeous year-round sunshine, ocean views, rugged hillsides and palm trees. So why not remodel your home to bring the outdoors in? The most sought-after Los Angeles homes are open, airy and have that feel of being one with the landscape and vistas outside.

There is much that homeowners can do with nature-inspired design and décor. Let’s look at four remodeling ideas to bring the outdoors in.

Install and Expand Windows

The most obvious remodel to bring the outdoors in is adding or expanding windows. If structurally possible, floor to ceiling windows will take perfect advantage of

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Home Remodeling Ideas for Multi-generational Living

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Home Addition, Home Remodeling
February 25, 2015

In this ever-changing economy, keeping the family together under one roof is a practical, mutually beneficial and adaptable solution. Many kids are leaving home at a later age as it takes them time to build up a deposit for their own home. Meanwhile, aging parents and grandparents prefer the comfort of home and family, combined with some level of independence, instead of care facilities.

There are many advantages to extended families living under one roof but some homes need a little help to be able to handle it. Don’t move. Remodel.

If there is a growing need for space and also some privacy, look at some home remodeling ideas for multi-generational living.

Finish the Basement

If your basement is currently an unfinished general space – or a “catch all” or “dumping ground” – remodel it to use it efficiently. Turn it into a suite with its own kitchen and bath, or make it a second den or even multiple

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6 Tips to Improve Your Home’s Curb Appeal

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Design & Construction
February 17, 2015

Curb appeal is the first thing that attracts homebuyers. First impressions are everything, especially when people usually remember the bad ones more than the good.

But where do you start when it comes to revitalizing your home’s exterior?

These effective curb appeal tips will help your home stand out and increase its value.

Tip #1: Custom Wood Doors

A custom front door has a big effect on your home’s curb appeal. Whether brand new with artistic touches or restored with added personality, a custom wood door is the perfect remodel to impress buyers and guests. Go bold with dramatic designs and

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5 Home Remodeling “Better Late Than Never” Resolutions for 2015

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Home Remodeling
January 30, 2015

Have you already abandoned your New Year’s resolution about the gym or your eating habits? Then it’s never too late to make a new one that you can turn into reality. Invest in that long-overdue home remodeling.

Don’t let the following 5 home remodeling ideas go unfulfilled like other New Year’s resolutions. Use each one to improve your home’s functionality, aesthetics and long-term value.

1. Improve Your Curb Appeal

New and updated landscaping improves your home’s curb appeal and adds the “wow factor”. This is the kind of exterior remodel that makes a home stand out in

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Bathroom Remodeling Ideas: How to have the Most Relaxing Bathroom

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Bathroom Remodeling
January 27, 2015

What do you think of when you think of your bathroom? A functional space? A place where you rush? Too much clutter? Stress? Peace? Cleaning? A room needing remodeling?

Because we are in it so often, it makes sense that the bathroom should conjure calm, pleasant, even peaceful feelings. It should be a place where we not only wash, but where we remove the stresses of the day and find balance again.

One of the most influential teachers who ever lived, Buddha, said, “What we think, we become.” To think tranquil, grounded and peaceful thoughts, it helps to be surrounded by a Zen-like environment.

Follow these Zen bathroom remodeling ideas. A few moments each day in the bathroom could be your new key to relaxation.

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Kitchen Layout and Design Ideas for Southern California Homes

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Kitchen Remodeling
January 20, 2015

Choosing a new kitchen layout design can be very exciting when remodeling your home. Your kitchen’s layout can influence how your family cooks, socializes and spends time in one of the most used rooms in your house.

Southern California homeowners may often think of wood cabinets, marble countertops and terra cotta tiles for a kitchen remodel because these materials are so intrinsic to the look and feel of a SoCal kitchen.

While you’re choosing materials, also take time to consider some of the most popular kitchen layouts.

There are as many layout variations as there are home designs. Check out these kitchen layout designs to choose one that reflects your personality and style.

U-Shaped Kitchen

One of the most enduring kitchen layouts is the U-shape. Its design maximizes the functionality of three main walls and

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Tips for Remodeling and Upgrading Your Home Recording Studio

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Recording Studio
January 16, 2015

When you first had your home recording studio designed and constructed, it probably represented everything you needed to make crisp, true, professional audio recordings.

But now things have changed. The music and recording industries have evolved and your studio may not be providing everything you need. Maybe it is dated and not totally comfortable for clients.

Maybe you need more room for equipment. Or maybe you need the flexibility to accommodate many varieties of vocal groups, bands, instrumentalists and recording engineers.

It’s time for your home recording studio to be upgraded and remodeled.

Turn to a Specialist in Remodeling Recording Studios

While there are many construction companies that can remodel a home, few can provide a turnkey recording studio from design to equipment setup. Not only must the construction company understand the artistry in creating quality acoustics and the

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Get Your Dream Kitchen Design and Spice Up Your Life

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Kitchen Remodeling
January 11, 2015

If you keep putting it off, it will never happen. It makes sense to design your dream kitchen and have it remodeled into reality.

Long gone are the days when the kitchen was merely a functional room for preparing food. Today, a home revolves around it. Memories are made there. Families, couples and roommates come together daily in the kitchen for meals, to discuss events, to laugh, to cry and to prepare for life’s activities.

So make that kitchen your dream kitchen, once and for all. Let it reflect your personality and taste so it can fulfill its purpose as the hub of your home. 

Updating Your Dated Kitchen

Probably the main reason homeowners want and design a dream kitchen is because they’re tired of their current one looking drab and dated. Of course, every homeowner’s idea of the “perfect” kitchen design is different, but there are

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