Bridge Driveways One unique distinction of the Oakland Hill, Montclair, and Piedmont areas are that homes offer stunning hillside views thanks to meandering roads that weave throughout the hills and valleys of the region. Unfortunately, this uneven terrain often makes traditional construction difficult. Homes are …
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Deck Repair Your deck is almost as central to your family life as your kitchen. Great memories are made as it provides a place for meaningful gatherings. Who doesn’t enjoy relaxing on a deck, sipping sweet tea as the day ends and the sun dips below the horizon? …
Read Full ArticleDeck Building Contractor – Oakland CA You have scrimped and saved for an addition, a new deck, or replacement siding for your home. It’s time to make the crucial decision: DIY versus contractor. Perhaps you are a handyman and have a great big tool chest …
Read Full ArticleDeck Building Building an Oakland, CA deck on a difficult slope is not for the faint of heart. Without exception, sloping landscape environments present complexities never considered for conventional deck construction projects. The stability and level surface of the finished product are important design elements that cannot be …
Read Full ArticleWhen it’s time to put the finishing touches on your home, give your outdoor spaces the consideration they deserve. While you want your home’s façade to look great, you also need to pay attention to the view from the curb and even the back yard. …
Read Full ArticleOakland homeowners interested in expanding their home should seriously consider adding a deck. This simple expansion of your home is an investment that can have a lot of returns. The most obvious benefit of having a deck is one that’s immediate–it’s a great place to …
Read Full ArticleColor has a powerful impact on people’s emotions. The color that your favorite products come in? They’re likely the result of painstaking research in order to positively affect the mood of consumers like you even before your realize it. In fact, the psychology of colors …
Read Full ArticlePatios and decks are typically built to last for years, providing ample outdoor living space for the family. However, there could come a time when you would be needing more deck space, even one that calls for a steep slope. As How Stuff Works writer …
Read Full ArticleIs a creek or a ditch cutting through your Oakland property, making it difficult for you to get your vehicle to the other side? There are two ways you can choose to solve this: opt for either a culvert or a bridge driveway. Both aim …
Read Full ArticleAccording to Remodeling Magazine’s 2015 edition of Cost vs. Value Report, adding a new deck to your home not only improves your outdoor living space but also gives you 80.5% return on investment. If you’re thinking about a construction project just in time for summer, …
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