GreatBuildz Guide

So you want to level up your home or apartment, making the old boring stuff more techie and "in style." You have probably already imagined how convenient your transformed home would look, but you have no idea where to start. If this is you, you've come to the right...

There is no question that installing new flooring is one of the most impactful ways to improve the look, style, and appeal of your home. Right after painting your walls, new flooring is probably the simplest, fastest, and cheapest way to achieve a new look for your...

In Los Angeles and Southern California, we have a very dry climate, and it doesn’t rain very often. So most people aren’t thinking about their roof or the condition of their property when it comes to water intrusion. When this area does get a fair amount of rain, many...

Winter is coming, and while we might not be expecting a white Christmas in Southern California, you can at least depend on occasional rain and temperatures dropping...maybe a little bit. Take advantage of this break from the blazing heat by tackling some renovation...

Whether you want to paint your home for a fresh new look or to alter the colors of your walls, you will want to hire a dependable house painter at a fair price. Painting your home is a reasonably quick and simple project, so you want to hire the right painter to make...

How much does it cost to paint a house in Los Angeles? That’s a question we hear regularly, and fortunately, it's pretty straightforward to answer. Painting a house is a relatively simple ‘remodeling’ project….it's cost-effective, very impactful, and it typically only...

Have you ever wondered why curb appeal plays such a vital part in the exterior look of your house? It may seem like a forgotten aspect, but it should be a part of every large-scale renovation. That is why we want to talk more about the benefits you should not miss and...

Although the roof of your home is an extremely important part of keeping you safe, dry, and comfortable, it's also an element few people think about until they notice a problem. Usually, that problem entails water dripping into your home when the rainy season begins....

The home-buying process is anything but straightforward. It is a backbreaking job for any home buyer that requires going back and forth with home-hunting and making offers that fit the bill. You’re still one step away from hitting the jackpot even after landing the...

Whether you’ve just bought a fixer-upper or are finally getting started with the home makeover you’ve been planning for years, a full home remodel is an exciting – and complex – project. In order to successfully execute the remodel of your dreams at a budget you can...

As one of the most popular sentences in pop culture says - winter is coming! And it definitely is...even to Southern California, believe it or not. Along with winter comes the dreaded heating bill, draft problems, and heavy blankets.  The global financial crisis fell...

Adding value to your home is the most important thing you can do if you're planning on selling your property any time soon. Unfortunately, it's hard to tell what are good renovation projects and which are a waste of time and money. Here at GreatBuildz, we speak with...

While there are certain home upgrades that will most definitely add some value to the home you're about to sell, there are some that can be considered a waste of money. Why? Well, that's because they are costly and don't add any value to your soon-to-be ex-home, even...

With fall officially underway, now is the perfect time to start crossing off some of those long-overdue home improvements on your to-do list. Before you break ground, it’s important to consider how sustainable or 'green' solutions can factor into your renovation...

Time changes many things — especially houses. Weathering, insects, and materials breaking down can all lead to expensive problems that could complicate your family’s comfort or health. These are a few scary ways your home might be hiding damage and the simple steps...