Tips and advice for a successful renovation
Soon You Can Own a 'Duplex/Triplex' In LA - Build an ADU On Your Single-Family Lot In previous posts, I’ve mentioned the recent California ADU (accessory dwelling unit) laws that make it easier to build an ADU or convert your garage into an ADU. In essence, they...
How Do You Find an ADU Contractor You Can Trust? Most people considering a renovation are keenly aware of the potential stressors involved when undertaking such a major project. Whether it’s a kitchen remodel, Accessary dwelling unit,...
California has recently adopted some laws that have significantly changed the landscape for owners of both single-family homes and multifamily buildings. Specifically, under Assembly Bill No. 68 and No. 881, homeowners throughout the state are now allowed to build an...
Kitchen Remodel Costs and Tips in Los Angeles: What You Should Know Some people have called the kitchen the ‘heart of the home’, and I think that’s a pretty good description. With the trend of open kitchens, most families spend a large portion of their at-home time in...
Bathroom Remodel Costs & Tips For Los Angeles When most people think of renovating their home, one thing they usually prioritize is the bathrooms. Like a kitchen, bathrooms are a part of the house that can make it feel dated and worn. Bathrooms are high traffic,...
2021 Guide to the Best Los Angeles General Contractors Everyone knows it's daunting to begin planning for a home improvement or renovation project. People know the costs will be substantial, there is likely to be a disruption to their life during construction, and a...
Guide to Building an ADU Rental for Extra Income in Los Angeles As ADUs are becoming a major part of the real estate landscape in Los Angeles and Southern California, many homeowners believe building an ADU is a good opportunity. There are many reasons people are...
As homes start to age and become old & outdated, many homeowners start thinking about a home renovation. Some people look around their home to decide which room or project to start on. Others decide that undertaking a whole house remodel makes the most sense so...
Unpermitted Los Angeles Garage Conversion: What You Need to Know It should be no surprise there are tons of unpermitted Los Angeles garage conversions. With home prices so high, residents have been taking advantage of their extra garage space without getting the...
(Updated January 3, 2021) What You Need To Know About a Garage Conversion Garage Conversion in Los Angeles I recently did a garage conversion with a detached garage behind my home. The garage was 468 square feet with dimensions of 18’ x 26’. I always wanted to...
(Updated January 2, 2021) So, you’ve heard about ADUs, eh? Maybe a friend was talking about her ‘granny flat’, you saw your neighbor recently did a garage conversion, or perhaps you overheard your coworkers talking about their latest investment opportunity. Well,...
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...
Here at GreatBuildz, a free service that connects homeowners with reliable general contractors, we know the importance of a good construction contract - that's why we asked two experienced attorneys to share their perspective on the most important aspects of a...
When people think about remodeling, they usually get excited about envisioning the beautiful new space they want to create. Most people want to update their homes in order to get rid of old, worn, and outdated elements and replace them with new finishes that reflect...
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...
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...
Here at GreatBuildz, a free service that connects homeowners with reliable general contractors, we know the importance of selling a home quickly and at a good price – that’s why we invited Julia Weaver from Redfin (an online real estate brokerage) to discuss her take...
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...
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...
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