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…
Know Thyself in 5 Questions: Discover What Sort of Remodeling Client You Are with the Houzz Quiz
No two people (not even in the same family) approach home remodeling the same way. That’s because a remodeling project can be stressful. And you might…
The Ultimate Kitchen Remodeling Advice for Baking Enthusiasts
With the perfect mixture of sugar and spice and everything nice, the holidays are swarming with baking enthusiasts of all ages and walks of life. If…
12 Home Remodeling Experts Share Their #1 Tip for Homeowners
As a participant in an expert panel among twelve home remodeling contractors across the nation, we each were asked to contribute one valuable piece of advice…
Homeowners Are Investing In Their Own Property
Stan Acton provides commentary on a November 2018 Mortgage Reports article. Across the country, a tight, expensive housing market has more homeowners staying put—upgrading and enlarging their current…
These 5 Facts Might Surprise You about Building an ADU in Northern California
Building an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is a smart investment, but homeowners are often surprised by these 5 interesting facts when getting started. Here at Acton…