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Jun 17 2020

Is Construction Safe During COVID-19?

The COVID-19 pandemic has turned the construction industry upside down and has postponed several home remodeling projects.

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Topics: home remodeling, south bay, safety

Apr 27 2020

Did You Feel It? Magnitude 3.7 Earthquake Rattles Los Angeles

Posted by Alex Rodriguez

Did you feel the recent magnitude 3.7 earthquake this week? It was near the Newport-Inglewood Fault Zone

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Topics: brace and bolt, seismic retrofit

Apr 9 2020

How to Keep Your Kitchen Organized: Popular Kitchen Cabinet Features from Rev-A-Shelf

Posted by Bryan Echeverria

The right storage & organizational features in your home can make your life so much easier - so choosing the right one for your specific needs is important.

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Topics: Kitchen Storage, kitchen trends

Apr 6 2020

Open Concept Kitchen Remodel | Removing Load Bearing Walls

Posted by Alex Rodriguez

One of the most popular trends in kitchen remodeling in Los Angeles over the last 5 years has been to expand the size of the kitchen by removing walls to create an open concept kitchen.

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Topics: kitchen remodeling

Mar 23 2020

ADU Types & Construction Costs: How Much Does an ADU Cost in Los Angeles?

Posted by Alex Rodriguez

Thinking of converting your garage or building an ADU in Los Angeles? You'll want to read this article to understand how much you can expect to pay to build an ADU that earns you income each month. Read More

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Jan 24 2020

Why Do House Bolting Prices in Los Angeles Vary So Much? Average Price of a Foundation Boltdown

Posted by Alex Rodriguez

I don’t want to scare you, but did you know that there are over 140 faults in Southern California? According to the Southern California Earthquake Center these 140 faults are capable of producing “moderate to large earthquakes” (Plesch, 2007).

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Topics: boltdown, brace and bolt, seismic retrofit

Jan 7 2020

Los Angeles Kitchen Trends: What to Expect in 2020

Posted by Alex Rodriguez

Happy New Year, as we enter a new decade, homeowners are considering ways to give their kitchen a new look.

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Topics: kitchen remodeling, kitchen trends, los angeles kitchen remodel

Dec 9 2019

The Best Roofing Contractors in the South Bay

Posted by Alex Rodriguez

Rain has finally made it's way back to Los Angeles, and if you have an old roof it could soon turn into a leaky roof.

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Topics: roofing, roof repair, home improvement

Nov 19 2019

What is an Earthquake Retrofit? How to Protect Your Home from Quakes

Posted by Alex Rodriguez

Ever since the Ridgecrest Earthquakes struck in July 2019, several friends and customers of mine have asked for my construction advice - they all want to know how to protect their homes from earthquakes. If your home was built before the 1970's and has a raised foundation, bolting down your foundation can help protect your home from earthquakes.

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Topics: brace and bolt, seismic retrofit

Nov 6 2019