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…
