To ease the crushing housing shortage in Silicon Valley, laws have changed to encourage homeowners to build accessory dwelling units on their property—to house aging family members, help grown children find a place to live in this challenging rental market or generate extra income using the space over a garage or in the backyard. But…
Just In Time to Spice Up Your Kitchen As a full-service kitchen design+build firm servicing Santa Clara County and Silicon Valley, Acton ADU knows the value of smart kitchen design. Still the focal point of any home, modern kitchens have evolved to include advances in technology, clean and simple styles, and essential natural lighting. If…
It’s not surprising that a majority of Americans after age 55 prefer to stay in their homes. The good news is, there is a whole industry dedicated to helping people modify their homes. According to the nonprofit organization Rebuilding Together, 80% of those aged 50 and older own their own homes, and 92% of them…
An inside look at ADUs and their impact on the San Jose Housing Market Rising home prices and rents are creating an affordable housing crisis in America, particularly in San Jose, California. The solution? Is it tiny, big or both? The answer is both—tiny ADUs offer a big housing solution. Proponents of accessory dwelling units…
Acton ADU of Campbell, California Awarded ‘Best Of Houzz’ 2017Marks Third Year in a Row for Santa Clara County Design/Build Remodeling Firm Campbell, CA, February 8, 2017 – Acton ADU of Campbell, CA wins the distinguished “Best Of Customer Service” award from Houzz®, the leading platform for home remodeling and design. The premier design/build residential remodeling firm was chosen…
‘Best Of Houzz’ 2018 Awarded to Acton ADU of Campbell, CAMarks Fourth Year in a Row for Santa Clara County Design/Build Remodeling Firm Campbell, CA, February 8, 2018 – Houzz Inc., the leading platform for home renovation and design, awarded Acton ADU ‘Best of Houzz’ for Customer Service. This Campbell-based residential design/build firm has served Santa Clara…
Campbell, CA, February 1, 2016 –Acton ADU of Campbell, CA wins the distinguished “Best of Houzz 2016 Customer Service” award from Houzz®, the leading platform for home remodeling and design. Acton ADU is the preeminent design-build residential remodeling company in Silicon Valley. With a 26-year reputation as a high-quality design-build firm specializing in ADUs, Acton builds experience, care, trust,…
What California homeowners need to know as residential properties strive for net-zero energy building. It’s that time again. Every three years, the California Energy Commission (CEC) revises the building code to include recent advancements in technology and consider new goals for energy efficiency. This year, the commission marked several new areas for improvement that concern both residential…
Acton ADU Helps the City of Palo Alto with Its Growing Demand for ADUs Not surprisingly, since the city of Palo Alto approved the ordinance to allow the construction of granny units on single-family home lots, effective June 8, 2017, applications to build accessory dwelling units (ADUs) have poured in. As a design/build remodeling firm located in…
Have you ever avoided entertaining because of limitations around the house? Don’t worry, this problem is more common than you think. And although home limitations can be a bit embarrassing to talk about, they don’t go away on their own. And once they’re fixed, our clients all say the same thing: “We had been planning…
Popular colors and remodeling design trends in Santa Clara County As the end of the year approaches, many are predicting what the new trends will be for 2017. From heated floors to the revival of wallpaper, we have compiled a list of some of the hottest trends to consider and incorporate into your home remodeling…
