Spring Cleaning Tips: Decluttering Countertops with Hidden Charging Stations
Stroll through your neighbor’s kitchen or take a look around your own house and chances are you will see counters littered with the electronic gadgets of…
Solve the Dilemma of Buying a Move-In Ready Home or a Fixer Upper Pros vs. Cons
When you begin your search for a new home, there is a lot to consider, including where you want to live, how much you can afford,…
Kitchen Remodels Deconstructed: Basic, Mid-Level, and High-End Renovations
Many homeowners hesitate to take the first step towards a kitchen remodel because they doubt that the anticipated project cost will fit their budget. While some…
Five Compelling Reasons to Remodel Your Kitchen
Are you contemplating a kitchen remodel? Great decision. According to a recent survey by the National Association of Home Builders, kitchens are still one of the…
How to Creatively Add Space without Building an Addition
Many Americans still equate “more” with “better” especially when it comes to their home. But is more really better? You love your neighborhood and do not…
Home Remodeling When You Don’t Have Time: Streamlining the Process for Busy Tech Clients
Because our home remodeling business is located in Silicon Valley, many of our clients are tech executives and engineers. Whether they work for technology giants like…
Pinterest and Houzz Have Changed the Remodeling Process for the Better
One of the key components of the Design-Build process is helping a homeowner envision what their remodel will look like. While some of us know exactly…
9 Renovation Mistakes—And How to Avoid Them
As a residential design-build remodeling contractor for over 25 years, specializing in ADUs, Acton ADU has managed hundreds of remodeling projects. As Melissa Dalton said so…
5 Problems You Might Face Remodeling Old Homes in Santa Clara County
Until now, you’ve loved everything about your older Santa Clara County home – the location, the craftsmanship, and the architectural details reminiscent of a time past…
5 Compelling Reasons to Remodel Your Bathroom
The bathroom is not just a place that exists for showering, shaving and putting on makeup. Nowadays, bathrooms have become a sort of refuge or sanctuary—a…
New ADU Zoning Helps Palo Alto Housing Crisis & Unlocks Land Value
In March, the Palo Alto City Council responded to the housing crisis with a vote to approve a series of zoning reforms that encourage the construction of accessory-dwelling units (ADUs)…
Design Considerations for the Perfect ADU Suite/Guest Studio
If you own a home in Northern California, then you are likely familiar with the rising popularity of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). These functional living spaces are…