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The state of California, like every other state, has some regulations for the construction of buildings. The California Green Building Standards Code, also called the CALGreen Code, constitutes part 11 of these regulations. The CALGreen is also the first green building code of the USA that has been implemented statewide. This code aims […]
Tags: Building, California Green Building Code, construction, Contractor, Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Residential, Santa Monica
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When having repairs or renovations done on your Malibu home, there is one debate that you are bound to face. Should you hire a contractor who employs subcontractors, or one who keeps full-time employees? Both have their advantages and disadvantages, depending on the needs of the customer. Deciding who is better to trust […]
Tags: Beverly Hills, construction, Contractor, Home, Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Project, Remodel, Santa Monica
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President and principal designer Michael J. Torrey, from Avalon Construction a local design build company received International recognition on two highly esteemed life style and real estate websites for our Calpine Project. The house was built in 2016, and the finishing touches are currently being added. The quiet equestrian neighborhood overlooks the beautiful Santa […]
Tags: Architecture, custom homes, Design, Estate, International, Luxury Home, Malibu, Mansion Global, Real Estate, Santa Monica
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Remodeling your bathroom is a great way to add value to your home. It will also make you feel great every time you enter your it. However, renovating your bathroom is also a long term investment, and you should look to maximize your benefits in case you want to sell your home later. […]
Tags: bathroom remodel, contractors, luxury, Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Residential, Santa Monica
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Sometimes, hiring a contractor in Santa Monica can turn out to be a mistake. There are some signs that you need to take note of before you make a deal with any professional, in order to protect your assets and prevent a disaster from occurring. If you notice any of the following warning […]
Tags: Building, Construction Project, Contractor, Design, General Contractor, Malibu, Santa Monica
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A lot of construction materials including laminates, adhesives, paints and cladding options contain volatile organic compounds which can cause pollution and pose health problems. The first step towards ensuring a green home is to avoid such materials. What do volatile organic compounds do? Chemicals classified under VOCs contain hydrogen and carbon, which when […]
Tags: Beverly Hills, Construction Checklist, Green Building, Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Safe Materials, Santa Monica, VOC, Volatile organic compounds
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The kitchen plays an important role in any home, whether big or small. In most cases, the kitchen is more than a place where food and drinks are prepared. It is a place where a lot of memories are created, laughs are shared and of course, where nutrition is served. Designing a luxury […]
Tags: Beverly Hills, Design, Kitchen, luxury, luxury homes, Malibu, Santa Monica, Spec Homes
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Bringing the simplistic luxury of the Tuscan countryside home can be very tempting. With its lush rolling hills, warm sunshine, and some of the famous vineyards in the world, Italy is naturally gorgeous. You can give an Italian touch to your home, by doing an Italian kitchen remodel. It doesn’t take a fortune […]
Tags: Color Schemes, Colors, Design, Italian design, Kitchen, kitchen remodel, Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Remodel, Santa Monica
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Most people, when decorating the rooms in their homes, tend to keep the decoration simple. Minimal furniture in predictable colors and textures is what you’ll find in many homes. Adding creative accessories or interesting pieces can be quite difficult if you don’t know where to draw the line. Adding a statement piece in […]
Tags: Beverly Hills, Design, Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Residential, Santa Monica
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