A Good Design Philosophy is Everything
Designing and personalizing a small, completely independent home like an ADU, is a wonderful, rewarding challenge of residential design and flow. No property is alike, no…
Building an ADU? Start When It Rains
If you are thinking about building an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) for your property, you might be wondering: When should I begin my project? You’d think that…
ADUs and Aging-in-Place
Multigenerational households are becoming more common than ever. Particularly in Northern California, where housing costs are rising and families face a growing need for housing solutions…
Build Your Construction Company Right
How to build a successful construction company, in one of the most competitive markets in the world, during an economic downturn. It seems simple at first…
My Father the Astronaut
On July 29, 1985 at Florida’s Kennedy Space Center, I watched my father launch into earth’s orbit on the Space Shuttle Challenger. I won’t say it was…
5 Characteristics to Look for in an ADU Contractor
In recent years, a growing number of homeowners are building accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on their properties. And it makes sense. ADUs provide an excellent way…
Why our team climbs trees
The Grandfather Tree. It was 2007. My wife and I were sitting next to an iron stove in a cabin in the Santa Cruz mountains, admiring…
News Release: Acton Construction, Inc. launches Acton ADU
Acton Construction, Inc. launches Acton ADU, a new company that specializes in Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) (Campbell – CA) Acton Construction, a residential building company operating in…
Types of Home Additions Explored
Are you dreaming of more space in your home and all the fabulous things you can do with it? Sometimes just a few hundred square feet…
Use of ADUs for Multi-Generational Families
I n today’s world where home prices continue to rise and incomes don’t always rise to match, we are seeing an increase in multigenerational households—families with…
Popular bathroom features: Slot/linear drains and curbless showers
Understanding the advantages and disadvantages of these new shower features If you’ve been researching bathroom renovations, you know slot drains and curbless showers are at the…
5 Bathroom Trends to Get Excited About in 2018
No matter if you are a home remodeling enthusiast who follows the latest design trends or a homeowner considering a remodel for 2018, this time of…