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August 30, 2018
Stan Acton

7 Common ADU Design Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Building an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is a great way to increase living space on your property and generate additional income–but it’s easy to make costly errors that will...

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August 29, 2018
Stan Acton

Fall Home Maintenance Tips

Fall Home Maintenance Tips For California Homeowners Autumn is just around the bend, so it’s time for your house to get in ship-shape for the cool months ahead.

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August 24, 2018
Stan Acton

Los Altos Homeowners Can Beat the Housing Crunch with ADUs

With many Bay Area residents feeling the squeeze of the affordable housing crisis, one possible solution comes in the form of accessory dwelling units (ADU).

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August 23, 2018
Stan Acton

Home Remodeling and Energy Efficiency: What Is Title 24 and How Does It Apply to Me?

Title 24, Part 6 of the California Code of Regulations, known as the California Building Standards Code or plain old “Title 24,” governs the construction of buildings in...

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July 29, 2018
Stan Acton

How to Prepare for a Whole House Remodel

Guidelines for Revitalizing an Aging Home Are you ready to remodel your aging home but aren’t sure where to start? After 68 years of collective experience in working with older...

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July 27, 2018
Stan Acton

When Should We Get Our Roof Replaced?

Eight factors to consider when determining if you need a new roof It’s a common question and a homeowner concern. When is the right time to reroof a home?

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July 25, 2018
Stan Acton

How Do I Establish a Reasonable Budget for My Remodeling Project?

This is often one of the first questions we get when we meet with a potential client interested in a home remodeling project. And like any good question, it begs one (or two or...

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July 23, 2018
Stan Acton

San Jose Ordinance Changes Let More Homeowners Add ADUs

With soaring demand and high housing costs, Northern California homeowners have long needed a solution to the housing crisis. What many of them are learning is that adding an...

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July 13, 2018
Stan Acton

8 Reasons Why Homeowners Build ADUs

More and more homeowners see the value in adding an ADU to their property —particularly in California where we arguably have some of the most expensive residential property in...

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