So you’ve found the perfect contractor for your renovation project! Maybe their prices are exactly what you were expecting, and their timeline works right with your schedule. Whatever the case may be, we know it’s exciting, but don’t get over-hasty when it comes to starting a remodeling project. Before you sign the dotted line, make…
Step 1: Break Down Your Goal Do you want your home to be more functional? More stylish? More modern? Figuring out your desired outcome will help you figure out what rooms to start with, and what kind of designer you’re looking for. One common starting point is to look for areas of your home that…
Image courtesy of vanlifestickers.com Long summer road trips in your car can feel tiresome. Between eating at restaurants all the time, sleeping in hotels, and driving for long stretches, it can be hard to live on the road comfortably for more than a few weeks at a time. That’s why if you’re looking to do…
HArts Design+Build, one of California’s leading home remodeling companies, is proud to announce its accreditation by the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI). The NARI Accredited Remodeling Company program is the residential remodeling industry’s foremost company-wide accreditation program, founded on the first and only consensus-based management standard outlining the primary characteristics of successful, quality,…
Some homeowners remodel to improve the look of their home, while others focus on functionality or home value. However, one style of home renovation that not everyone is aware of is remodeling for aging in place. What is aging in place? Aging in place refers to the ability to continue to live in one’s own…
What is an ADU? An ADU, or Accessory Dwelling Unit, is a self-contained living space on the property of a primary residence. In addition to bedrooms, they also have their own bath and kitchen. Before they were called ADUs, though, they were also known as Granny Flats, In-Law Units, and Backyard Cottages. As of 2021,…
Got company coming? Your patio can be a great space to entertain guests, cook food together, or just relax around the fire. With summer just around the corner, it’s a great time to take another look at your own back patio. Whether you’re creating an outdoor kitchen for the first time or looking for some…
At the end of January 2023, the combined Kitchen and Bath Industry show (KBIS) and International Builders’ Show (IBS) were held in Las Vegas. Every year, exhibitors come from all over the world to showcase the latest in innovative kitchen and bath design fixtures. In fact, KBIS and IBS is North America’s largest trade…
Every March, we celebrate Women in Construction Week to highlight and recognize the amazing women working within the construction industry. Plus, this year is extra special for us here at HArts Design+Build because our CEO, Joey Kim, is being recognized by the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI)! Every year, NARI shares the stories…