Ideas For Customizing Your New Deck

Spacious wooden deck with patio area and attached pergola. Northwest, USA

How to Customize Your Deck A deck doesn’t simply have to be the same old, same old. Today especially, more than ever homeowners are experimenting with the decks and transforming them into true outdoor oases. It’s about adding those special touches, those chic built-in areas, elegant benches, even decorative and functional fire pits. Having worked […]

Cost Of New Window Opening

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Adding new window openings isn’t as expensive as you think A dilemma that many have faced…a room seems too dark, too small, too claustrophobic. A great solution in this instance is to add some light and the feeling of greater spaciousness by installing a new window opening. The problem with that, many believe, is that […]

Patio and Walkway Options

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Concrete for Patios and Walkways: There’s A Whole New World Out There!   It used to be that patios and walkways were standard grey concrete, possibly with a broom finish if you wanted to get really fancy. Nowadays the world of concrete has certainly changed and therefore so have the average walkway and / or […]

Stucco Restoration Tips

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Stucco Restoration: Here is What You Should Know   Stucco sided houses are beautiful. We have created some true exterior masterpieces by applying and / or painting stucco. You achieve the optimal olde world, classical look that certainly never goes out of style. When it comes to repairing and restoring stucco however, it is important […]

Explanation of Decking Material Options

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Deck Material Options: What Exactly Are Your Choices Today’s decks can be crafted using a variety of decking materials; from wood of course, to composite, to even pvc products, the possibilities are certainly plentiful. We have been building decks for years in the Escondido area, and we would love to give you some insight into […]

5 House Siding Options To Consider

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House Siding Options: Endless Possibilities! The possibilities for your house siding have expanded over the last 10 years which means when you renovate, you have more options than ever before!   From vinyl house siding, to stucco, to stone veneer and even composite, you can create just about any look and feel that you want. So […]

How do I find a contractor to re-build my deck?

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How do I find a contractor to re-build my deck? So you’ve either torn down your deck, it is in a state of disrepair, or you simply want something brand new. Basically you realize it is time to rebuild your deck.  The problem is you’re not quite sure how to go about hiring a contractor, […]

Can You Paint Over Exterior Stucco?

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Can You Paint Exterior Stucco? This is a question we get asked a lot! You’re tired of your home’s current color, you want a change, or perhaps the paint is fading and is past its expiration date as far as looks and freshness. Without completely redoing the exterior of your home, you want to find […]

Apply Stucco Over Existing Stucco

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Can I Stucco Over Existing Stucco Finish – What is the Process? Can you stucco over existing stucco?  The short answer here is of course you can!—anything is possible in the wonderful world of home exteriors.  The important thing to remember though is that you want to enlist a stucco specialist and/or company who has […]

Outdoor Living Shade Options

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Outdoor Living – What are My Options for Shade? Especially in Escondido, or pretty much anywhere in sunny San Diego and Temecula, outdoor living is a way of life. Enjoying the fresh air, the warmth and of course the rays of sunshine, sometimes you never want to go inside. But what about when those lovely […]