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Does My Home Improvement Need a Permit?
Why Do I Need a Building Permit at All? A building permit is an official approval issued by the local government agency that allows you...
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Feb 20, 20237 min read
AI: Coming to a Job Site Near You
What are Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning? Artificial intelligence is the capability of a computer system to mimic human...
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Feb 5, 20234 min read
Some Innovative Atmospheric Water Generators
Source’s hydropanel in a rooftop application. Atmospheric water generation (AWG) uses technology to produce potable water from the...
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Jan 18, 20234 min read
California’s ADU Solar Requirements: Does My ADU Need Solar Panels?
ADUs are small, fully-finished living spaces that can be rented out or used as additional living space. They are also known as in-law...
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Jan 17, 20237 min read
What is a Passive House?
What is ‘Passive House’? ‘Passive House’, or Passivhaus as it is known in German, is a design standard that delivers healthy,...
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Jan 16, 20238 min read
Choosing the Best Windows for Your Home
Factors to Consider When Choosing Windows You can’t choose the right windows for your home without first understanding important factors...
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Dec 15, 20224 min read
5 Ways an ADU/JADU Investment Can Produce ROI
In California, prior to 2016, legally converting or building an ADU was met with a host of local regulations to the point that an ADU...
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Dec 13, 20223 min read
12 Sustainable Building Materials
1. Bamboo A widely known trend in sustainable construction materials is bamboo, which is used mainly for flooring but also in wall...
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Dec 9, 20227 min read
What is the Kitchen Triangle?
The kitchen working triangle will be prevailing always because it is designed very standardly to make meal preparing and cooking easier....
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Nov 16, 20225 min read
What Are Photovoltaic Windows?
A rendering of the solar-powered skyscraper designed by Australian firm Peddle Thorp Architects. Solar windows, also called photovoltaic...
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Nov 16, 20224 min read
The Importance of Master Planning Your Home
Benefits of Master Planning Master planning is essential for projects that are being built in stages due to financial constraints. It...
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Nov 16, 20227 min read
Home Additions: Building Out vs. Building Up
Advantages of Building Outward Building outward inherently carries with it several advantages which, taken together, might steer you in...
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Oct 26, 20225 min read
2023 California Energy Code Update for Single Family Buildings
Single Family Building, Defined In the 2019 Energy Code, low-rise multifamily buildings (≤3-stories) were grouped in the same code...
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Oct 16, 20222 min read
Transparent Aluminum: A Cutting Edge Material
What is Transparent Aluminum? Known commercially as ALON, transparent aluminum is made of aluminum oxynitride, a combination of...
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Oct 16, 20227 min read
Comprehensive Guide to Solar Panel Types
What is a Solar Panel? Solar panels are used to collect solar energy from the sun and convert it into electricity. The typical solar...
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Oct 16, 20223 min read
What is a Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU)?
JADU Rules and the Differences Between ADUs and JADUs ADUs are larger, in many cases up to 1,200 square feet are allowed. A full kitchen...
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Sep 20, 20227 min read
6 Types of Home Additions and How to Choose One
Home additions come in a number of basic types to address homeowners’ needs for living space, cost, and style. They can range from...
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Sep 19, 20223 min read
Updated ADU Laws: SB 897 and HCD’s ADU Handbook
New ADU Law: California’s SB 897 Senate Bill 897 clarifies and expands upon previously passed statewide legislation regarding accessory...
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Sep 19, 20227 min read
Home Heating 101: An Overview of Available Options
What Is HVAC? HVAC is an abbreviation for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. This term is used to describe the overall climate...
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Aug 26, 20223 min read
6 Best Remodel Projects to Improve Your Home’s Value
In general, across many real estate markets, kitchen and bathroom remodeling consistently offer the highest percentage return on your...
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