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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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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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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 […]
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With the economy seeing a constant and stable growth, the standard of living, especially among people of developed countries has changed a lot. Technology also has evolved and has made an immense impact on the way we live. People with a huge disposable income can afford certain luxuries that are not available cheaply. […]
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When you first plan to remodel your home, permits are the last thing that you worry about. Design, structure, and the look of the remodeled room are the foremost concerns in your mind. However, it is important to do your research and find out what sort of permits are needed for even the […]
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Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design is a series of ratings systems for construction, operation, maintenance and design of green homes, neighborhoods and buildings. This rating system was developed by the US Green Building Council to help building operators and owners be more environmentally responsible by using resources efficiently. If you are planning […]
Tags: LEED, LEED Certification, Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, Santa Monica Builder, Santa Monica contractor
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