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Three Health Tips for Moving Into a Newly Constructed or Remodeled Home

Prevent Allergies, Illness and Chemical Sensitivity.

After I remodeled my house, I wished someone had shared these tips with me.

Flush out the pipes.
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Flush your pipes.
My water tasted horrible when I moved back in!

After my house was remodeled, the water from all the taps smelled and tasted of burnt metal from the soldering work, and there was also some dust and dirt, as well. Be sure to give the pipes a thorough flush after plumbing renovations. If you have just installed a whole-house water filter in your house, you will need to do the same thing.

Santa Clara Project Demolition and Plan Changes

The homeowners recently purchased a 1950’s ranch home with 3 beds 2 baths 1,284 sq ft. in Santa Clara. They wanted to add a Master Suite so they can have 2 master suites available as an additional master suite when their in-laws visit.

Taking your dirt to the Dump!

Dump Fees? Moldy and rotted out roots. Concrete blocks and brick.

Peter and Michael talk about dump fees and what you can dump versus reuse and recycle.

Reason Why Rain Makes Landscaping in it Suck

El Nino may be mostly over until is shows up again. Peter and Michael discuss the rain challenges in the Bay Area. The reason is so simple everyone over looks these reasons.

Beware of the Designer who enforce their vision on You

Michael and Cindy discuss how homeowners hire architects or interior designers who looking out for themselves and not the client, you the homeowner. Watch so your project doesn’t get hijacked by the architect or designer you hire.

What the hell is a French Drain?

What do the French have to do with this? Watch to see how to prevent flooding at your property. Peter and Michael discuss exactly how it works.

What does drainage have to do with landscaping?

In California, when El Nino comes flooding can happen on your property. How do you prevent it and capture the water? Michael and Peter discuss the basics of drainage.

What people do not expect from Day Laborers

Michael and Peter talk about the risk associated with hiring day laborers. What are day laborers? They are the guys standing around at your favorite hardware store(Home Depot and Lowes) parking lot. Most people think, I am getting a great deal when they go this route. Consider these issue before you hire these guys.