Contractor House Calls - Los Angeles

01/31/2011

The majority of the baby boomer generation love their homes and don't want to move. Here are some easy remodeling tips.

Turned off by housing design that focuses on disabilities and the problems that come from aging?

12/21/2010

It's wonderful how difficult times can stimulate creativity, help the planet, and make money. I hope this becomes more widespread. Socal Gas Co. has embraced this at its Energy Resource Center in LA.

A Brooklyn developer incorporates old shipping containers as construction materials into condominiums.

12/01/2010

An airtight and insulated home does not necessarily mean a well-ventilated home. When a home is well-sealed, it can become a virtual plastic bag, trapping dust, moisture, odors and chemical pollutants inside the home.

12/01/2010

Don't let your rooftop shingles just lay thereput them to work! Thin-film photovoltaic (PV) cells are now doubling as roof shingles. A new building material, these solar shingles harness sunlight to generate electricity that can power your home.

11/23/2010

Windows are bigger than ever today. Literally. Homeowners can now choose from a robust selection of window products that are functional, decorative, and more efficient than ever before -- with many qualifying for a tax rebate of up to $1,500 if installed before December 31, 2010. These enhancements

11/23/2010

10 Things Many Homeowners Won't Tell Contractors: Part 2

11/23/2010

10 Things Many Homeowners Won't Tell Contractors: Part 1

11/16/2010

Builderonline report: New luxury products for the home...

These products may be pricey, but they’re also irresistibly good-looking.

11/09/2010

It'll be interesting to see how this will be implemented.

Calling the Federal Reserve's new interim rule on appraisals a welcome step in clarifying the home valuation process, NAHB on Oct. 22 said it would work with the Fed and others to ensure that the final rule provides transparency in the appraisal process along with sufficient flexibility to address t

11/09/2010

Is the Senate and LA DWP interested in energy conservation? Increase the incentives!

Los Angeles residents who are considering installing solar panels have an incentive to act quickly: On Tuesday, the city's Board of Water and Power Commissioners approved changes to the Solar Incentive Program that will reduce rebates starting Jan. 1. The...

11/08/2010

I was quoted in the LA Times today! See article attached!

Tax planning may not seem like the most exciting part of starting a new business, but down the road when it saves a lot of money, the payoff can be exhilarating.