Our newest team member Cynthia Sullivan joins us with a world-wide perspective on architecture and design. After completing her degree in Interior Design from UC Davis, Cynthia set off to travel the world for a few years.
Natural Rodent Control
Many of our homes in the Santa Cruz area are surrounded by gorgeous natural environment, but that comes with a few downsides.
10 Of Our Favorite Pet Friendly Remodeling Ideas
If you own a pet, you might find that one of the biggest benefits of a remodel is adding design features that enable you to live more elegantly alongside your furry friends.
John Anderson and 37 Years of Running Every Single Day
As the Production Manager at Talmadge, John Anderson spends much of his time on job sites around Santa Cruz, making calls in and out of the office, and generally keeping the wheels turning on every project that’s in construction.
Nicole Brown’s Beautiful New Bathroom
Still mainly confined to a wheelchair following the hit and run accident in 2015, Nicole Brown is making great strides at regaining independence.
“I’m So Glad I Did…”
At Talmadge Construction, we pride ourselves in producing really thoughtful designs. In the design process, we discuss with our clients at length about how they’re going to use their new space.
Finding Inspiration in The Mediterranean
Jeff and Adele Talmadge recently returned from a trip to Europe where they went to Italy and Croatia to visit some friends and family.
Redwood as a Building Material for Your Home
If you are considering building or replacing a deck, there is not a better choice than redwood. It is lighter than plastic composite and tropical hardwoods; it can be cut and drilled with regular woodworking blades and bits.
So Why Would You Go To India? – by Adele Talmadge
“So why would you go to India?” people have asked.
“Why wouldn’t you?” is my reply.
I’ve had the great fortune to be able to visit the amazing sub-continent of India twice in the past year.
Going Solar with Ron Goad of Solcon Solar
When we have a project that includes a solar power system, we turn to Ron Goad from Solcon Solar. He has been installing solar power systems in the Santa Cruz area for over 30 years, including projects at the Seacliff Inn and the O’Neill Sea Odyssey offices, among others.