Bay Cities Construction Blog

There are many options to choose from when it comes to selecting new windows for your home, everything from vinyl to aluminum. However, wood windows continue to be a timeless choice that can be customized to fit almost any window style. If you live in an area like Palos Verdes Estates & Rancho Palos Verdes with strict architectural guidelines, then this article is for you! We'll educate you about the many benefits and features wood windows offer, as well as how to navigate those pesky guidelines. 

When homeowners are looking to make their kitchen bigger, removing or relocating a wall becomes part of the equation. But, is it within budget? All homeowners try to gauge how much they can renovate with the amount of money they have saved up, but sometimes the budget is too tight to get everything on the wish list.

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For every household, the bathroom is one of the most frequently used rooms in the entire house. It serves as everyone's escape from all of the noise and distraction in the living room, kitchen, or even bedrooms. This is the one place in your home where you can get some alone time and organize your thoughts. 

If your home has vaulted or cathedral ceilings, you already know that things can get toasty in the summer. This article is for homeowners that want to insulate their ceilings, without having to install new drywall that covers exposed members. Is there a way to fix heat trapped in high ceilings? Can 'purple panels' help with insulation? Here we'll show you how Structural Insulation Panels (SIPs) can help insulate your home without changing your existing ceiling.

If you live in Palos Verdes Estates you know that dealing with the Art Jury can be rough. But it doesn't have to be. I want to share some tips that I've learned in my 20 years of experience down here in the peninsula. They'll help you 'navigate the waters' when dealing with the Palos Verdes Art Jury and plan checkers.

The popularity of vinyl windows exploded in the 1990's, they offered good looks at bargain prices. But that 'bargain' pricing produced low quality window frames that did not age well. Vinyl windows have improved greatly since then, so if you are considering new windows you should really consider Premium Vinyl Windows

White vinyl windows have long been a popular option for window replacements. In this article we will cover how much Vinyl windows cost and what factors affect vinyl window replacement cost. Vinyl window costs average $300-$800 per window (material cost only) depending on how they are installed and the type of window operation. Window operation refers to how the window will open/operate. Window costs consists of 2 things, labor and installation. The installation methods affect the cost. Vinyl window prices are similar throughout the country.

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

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