by Sara Plaisted | Feb 24, 2023 | Free Contractor Advice, Home Building, Home Remodel, Kitchens & Bathrooms, Lighting
When it comes to lighting your home, there are a variety of light sources to work with. You may start with recessed can lights and want to add others fixtures to make your home more interesting, and reflective of your personal style. For example, must have fixtures...
by Sara Plaisted | Feb 10, 2023 | Before and After, Construction Advice, Home Building, Home Remodel, Kitchens & Bathrooms
Our homes are a multi-functional space for our lives, our security, and often are the biggest asset we have. Yes, a renovation will update and transform your home to your specific comfort and style, but it’s also the best way to build equity on your investment. Here...
by admin | Mar 27, 2020 | Architecture, Home Building, Home Resources, Kitchens & Bathrooms
Today on the Build Blog we’re diving into what makes a kitchen sustainable and why it’s important. We’re including a comprehensive list of everywhere we source sustainable, eco-friendly kitchen appliances, countertops, cabinets, hardware and more — But before we...
by admin | Jan 23, 2020 | Architecture, Home Building, Home Resources, Home Shopping
Starting in 2020, building codes are changing for the better in California. This year, any new home built should contribute as much energy as they consume, meaning everything must be energy-neutral. This is an excellent step in the right direction of sustainable...
by admin | Jan 11, 2020 | Architecture Tourism, Art & Culture, Home Building, Home Resources
Lori Dennis: A Comfortable Solution to the Homeless Epidemic In her Ted X Santa Barbara talk, interior designer Lori Dennis took center stage to provide a comfortable solution to the homeless epidemic: furniture. After years of charitable donations to shelters and...