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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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June 2, 2018
Stan Acton

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.

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May 25, 2018
Stan Acton

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 most popular...

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May 16, 2018
Stan Acton

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 want to move, but your...

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May 11, 2018
Stan Acton

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 Apple,...

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May 9, 2018
Stan Acton

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 what our tastes and...

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May 6, 2018
Stan Acton

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.

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