Field-tested remodeling guidance from our Martinez crew covering remodel levels, permitting and code, design-build, and hiring smart.
A plain-language guide to how to start construction company for Martinez homeowners, with honest answers and no sales pitch.
Read more →Martinez has some of the best old housing stock in Contra Costa County, and remodeling it well takes a different playbook than a newer tract home. Here is what to expect behind the walls.
Read more →When a home no longer fits, you can change the home or change the address. Here is an honest framework for deciding which one actually makes sense for your situation.
Read more →Removing walls to open a cramped layout is one of the most transformative remodels there is, but it is also one of the most misunderstood. Here is what is really involved.
Read more →The finishes are where a remodel takes on its character and where the budget swings the most. Here is how to choose materials that look right and hold up for years.
Read more →A remodel turns part of your home into a construction site. With the right planning and a contractor who manages the process, the disruption is manageable rather than miserable.
Read more →Many homeowners want to stay in the home they love as they get older. A thoughtful remodel can make that possible without making the house feel like an institution.
Read more →From a single bathroom remodel to a whole-home renovation, our Martinez crew gives you free in-home consults, honest estimates, and quality work, and never sells you work you do not need.