You’ve probably heard about the new laws and regulations in Orange County regarding Accessory Dwelling Units and garage conversions. A garage conversion is the most cost-effective way to create a ‘second home’ or Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) on your property because...
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How To Find a Good Home Contractor
So, you’re thinking about remodeling your home or undertaking a construction project. You know this is a major endeavor that will require a lot of your time and money. But, you believe it’s the right thing to do to improve your home and make it a wonderful space for...
How to Choose a Contractor for a Bathroom Remodel
You’ve finally decided it’s time to remodel your bathroom. How you proceed now can mean the difference between a smooth process and agonizing regret. Home improvement contractors aren’t all made the same—some do a better job than others—but you have control over who...
8 Secrets About Working with Contractors – Bad Contractor Series Part 5
Our Best Advice For Working With Contractors For a Remodel Before diving in, it might be helpful to start with part 1 of our Bad Contractors series: How To Spot a Bad Contractor. Just like purchasing a home, undertaking a major home renovation and working with...
10 Key Points to a Construction Contract
Here at GreatBuildz, a free service that connects homeowners in Los Angeles, Orange County, Ventura or San Diego with reliable general contractors, we know the importance of a good construction contract - that's why we asked two experienced attorneys to share their...
How To Deal With Contractors Overcharging You – Bad Contractor Series Part 4
How To Handle Contractors Overcharging You If you haven't already, start with part 1 of our Bad Contractors series: How To Spot a Bad Contractor. Most people will end up renovating a home at least a few times in their lives and sometimes that experience can turn into...
Contractor’s Poor Workmanship: How You Can Deal With It – Bad Contractor Series Part 3
How to Deal With a Contractor’s Poor Workmanship Before we jump in, don't miss out on part 1 of our Bad Contractor series: How to spot a Bad Contractor. Most of us have known people who endured renovation nightmares after hiring a bad contractor who performed shoddy...
How to Deal with Contractor Delays – Bad Contractor Series Part 2
How To Deal With Contractor Delays Before we dig into this, don't forget to check out part 1 of our Bad Contractors series: How To Spot a Bad Contractor Those of us who have used the services of a general contractor to renovate a home know that it can be a stressful...
How To Spot a Bad Contractor Before It’s Too Late – Part 1
Everything you need to know about bad contractors, how to avoid them, and what to do if you're stuck with one Although people aren’t always fully aware, hiring a general contractor to renovate your home is a daunting and risky endeavor. The process of renovating...
Finding The Right Contractor – Podcast With GreatBuildz Co-Founder Paul Dashevsky
Finding the Right Contractor With Paul Dashevsky Mission Matters Money Podcast Finding the right contractor can be tough. Listen to Paul Dashevsky, Founder at GreatBuildz, chat with Adam Torres about what homeowners should do when searching for the right contractor...
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