Talmadge Construction Blog
The Benefits of Visiting a Contractor’s In-House Design Center
5 Steps that Will Help Ensure Your Dream Renovation Comes True The 2022 Cost vs Value Report confirms that the post-pandemic housing market throughout the Santa Cruz area is hotter than ever, pushing the resale value of most home renovations above the 90% mark. So...
Remodeling Your Home? Embrace Natural Light Through Creative Window and Sightline Design
Is there nothing more cheerful than a bright day, with sunshine pouring in through your windows? Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve been spending more time at home, and noticing our surroundings more than ever. And that includes the amount of natural...
Universal Design Remodeling in Santa Cruz County
Today’s remodelers are incorporating more items under the category of Universal Design than ever before. Not only are homeowners looking to age in place, they are also enjoying the features and benefits of products and layouts that offer accessibility at all levels of...
Wellness Design in Your Home
The pandemic really changed how people live in and view their homes. And as a result, homeowners became more aware of health and safety concerns, and focused more on function than aesthetics, in a trend known as wellness design. Wellness involves more than just eating...
Considerations for Designing and Building an Outdoor Living Space for Your Santa Cruz County Oceanfront Property
You live on the ocean for a reason—you enjoy the sand, surf, and general well-being that comes from being outdoors. And, if you haven’t already upgraded your outdoor living space, it might be on your “to do” list for this year. But before you get started, here are a...
7 Considerations for Remodeling & Maintaining Oceanfront Property in Santa Cruz County
An oceanfront home on the California coast brings so many benefits. There are the beautiful ocean views, the glorious sunsets, the fresh coastal air, and the refreshing water in which to splash. Yet for property owners along the coast, including Santa Cruz County,...
Don’t get caught under insured!
Contributed by John Allanson of Allanson Insurance Agency. With the terrible devastation of the wildfires recently in the news, now is the time to review your current homeowner’s insurance coverage to make sure that your policy limits accurately reflect today’s...
“Can you give me a ballpark price on that?”
By Jeff Talmadge I have been asked this question many, many times over 36 years in business. When I meet with someone who is interested in remodeling their home, we will talk about some of the things they want to do. People want to know what to expect and will often...
The Multi-Generational Home
There are many great reasons kids, parents, and grandparents may share a home today. For some, younger generations are challenged by high housing prices and return home to live with their parents. Others are caring for aging family members who can no longer live...
3D Technology Brings Home Remodeling to Life
3D Technology: Taking the Guesswork Out of Remodeling These images are 3D renderings and offer a sneak peek into a project we are currently working on with clients. This project will be a major makeover, encompassing the interior as well as the exterior of the home....
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