Homeowner Tips
Seven Signs Your Bathroom Needs More Than a Refresh
Soft floors, loose tile, persistent mildew and other signs that a bathroom has problems behind the surface — and when a cosmetic update is enough.
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17 practical guides for homeowners in Sacramento and the Bay Area.
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Why Repaint the Exterior? Protection, Value and When It Is Time
Exterior paint is the skin that keeps water out of siding and trim. How to tell it is time to repaint, and what a lasting paint job includes.
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Kitchen Remodel on a Budget: Ideas That Actually Save Money
The decisions that move a kitchen budget the most — layout, cabinets, countertops and appliances — and how to get a new kitchen without overspending.
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Remodel or Move? Why Many Bay Area Homeowners Choose to Remodel
Selling and buying in the Bay Area or Sacramento costs far more than most people estimate. Here is how to compare moving with remodeling the home you already own.
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How to Save Money on a Bathroom Remodel Without Cutting Corners
Where a bathroom budget can safely shrink, where it should not, and the decisions that keep the price down without shortening the life of the room.
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Why Remodel Your Bathroom? 8 Signs It’s Time
Soft floors, stained grout and a tub nobody uses: the signs a bathroom needs more than new paint, what a remodel costs in California, and when it can wait.
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Is a Powder Room Remodel Worth It? What a Half Bath Changes
A powder room is the bathroom your guests use. Why a half-bath remodel is one of the most efficient projects in the house, and what to spend on.
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Why Remodel Your Kitchen? 7 Signs It’s Time
Failing cabinets, too few outlets and a layout that makes two cooks collide: how to tell if a kitchen needs a remodel or just a refresh, and what it costs in California.
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Kitchen Remodeling: Key Tips for Bay Area Homeowners
What to know before, during, and after a kitchen remodeling project — protecting your investment and avoiding the most common mistakes.
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Drywall: Key Tips for Bay Area Homeowners
What to know before, during, and after a drywall project — protecting your investment and avoiding the most common mistakes.