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Guide to Planning your Detached, Newly Constructed, Residential Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
This guide is intended to assist you in determining the feasibility of adding an ADU to your property and will help answer your questions of
ADU FAQs
Is there a minimum or maximum size my ADU can be? Recent State legislation has addresses size limitations for ADUs. The State legislation allows for
Conversation with Russell Davidson
I recently spoke to Russell Davidson about the design process for commercial and non-residential buildings. After receiving his degree in Architecture from Cal Poly San
Custom Home Design Process
Having a home designed for yourself may seem like a daunting process, and it can be if you’re not prepared. If you want to go
Conversation with Patrick Macias
I had the privilege of sitting down and talking with Patrick Macias to discuss some do’s and don’ts for homeowners looking to build a new
Conversation with Rayce Lucas, Home Smart Realty
I recently spoke with Rayce Lucas about real estate as it pertains to homeowners. Rayce has been in the real estate industry for about 40
More on ADUS
If you haven’t heard yet, additional homes/dwelling units can be built on single family zoned lots. And with recent legislative changes in California, your ability
Are all engineering designs treated equally?
As is the case with most professions, each individual will come up with a slightly, or drastically, different solution to a given problem. All these
Solar For Homeowners: A Conversation With Jim Hammond
Conversation with Jim Hammond, owner at Hammond Electric I recently sat down with my good friend (and cousin) Jim Hammond to discuss solar for homeowners.
Residential Energy Updates
Background In the mid 1970s, the Warren Alquist Act was passed. This created the California Energy Commission and granted the Commission authority to develop and
Homeowner’s Guide to Remodeling and New Construction, Part 2
This is a continuation from our previous article. Click here to see Part 1. Building a new, custom home can be quite the project for
Homeowner’s Guide to Remodeling and New Construction, Part 1
Often times we are asked what the necessary steps are for a home owner to remodel a kitchen, bathroom, deck, or their entire house. Similar