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Why Do House Bolting Prices in Los Angeles Vary So Much?

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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Los Angeles Kitchen Trends: What to Expect in 2020

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

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3 Things that Increase the Price of Bathroom Remodels

When you consider the cost of a bathroom remodel, keep in mind that changing your floor plan has a major impact on cost. If you want to learn about...

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The Best Roofing Contractors in the South Bay

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

Ever since the Ridgecrest Earthquakes struck in July 2019, several friends and customers of mine have asked for my construction advice - they all...

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What is Earthquake Brace + Bolt Retrofit? Seismic Retrofit Protection

We all know that California is ‘Earthquake Country’, but did you know that nearly every neighborhood in Los Angeles is near an earthquake fault?

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What is a Cool Roof? Why are They Required in Los Angeles?

Do you know what a Cool Roof Is? Why Do You Need One? If your roof is getting kind of old and you’ve been thinking of getting your roof replaced you...

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Simpson Strong Frame vs MiTek Hardy Frame, An Honest Comparison

Do you know all the retrofit solutions that are available for your soft-story building? The most common solution is to install special moment frames...

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The Best Soft-Story Retrofit Contractors in Los Angeles, CA

Do you have a soft story building in Los Angeles or Santa Monica and need soft story retrofit? Looking for a trustworthy soft-story retrofit...

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How Much Do Soft-Story Retrofit Engineering Plans Cost in LA?

If you received a notice for the Los Angeles Building and Safety about a soft story retrofit, you are probably wondering what the engineering plans...

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