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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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June 25, 2018
Stan Acton

How to Optimize Space in Your ADU

Photo Courtesy of Tiny House Talk Silicon Valley has had a long history of high liv In case you’re one home trend behind, ADUs are supplemental residential structures.

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June 20, 2018
Stan Acton

A Guide to Building an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Part I

Follow the Transformation of this Los Gatos Mother-in-Law Suite ADU’s (Accessory Dwelling Units) are becoming more and more popular in California as rising home prices, lack of...

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June 19, 2018
Stan Acton

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 everyday life.

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June 13, 2018
Stan Acton

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, and how much work you want to put into it.

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