Home Decor to Shop Now from The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale (aka the #Nsale or #Nsale2018) is finally here! In fashion circles it’s often thought to be the BEST sale of the year, but a lot of shopped don’t realize it’s also an excellent time to take advantage of home goods at 60% off, sometimes...
How to Design & Build a Home for Millennials
What Do Millennials Want in their Homes? Millennials have entered the home-buying market–with the eldest of them just a few years shy of 40. How are they buying homes differently? What are they looking for inside? How Much Space Do Millennials Want? There is a...
The Best Home Appliances Made In America
Our Favorite Home Appliances Made In America Independence Day is coming up and we’re celebrating by shopping local! We’re discussing all the benefits to shopping products made in America and sharing our favorite home decor, furnishing, and appliance brands that are...
Architecture Tourism: Charleston, South Carolina’s Sweet Southern Charm
One of our last installments of Architecture Tourism, covered the beautiful beachy architecture of Key West, Florida. This week we’re looking at the nuances of the architecture in another Southern City, Charleston, South Carolina and its surrounding beach towns. One...
DIY Kitchen Pantry Design Ideas
Whether you’re looking to build a large walk-in kitchen pantry addition to your kitchen or want to efficiently utilize the cabinet space you already have, we have a design solution for you. Read on: Building a Brand New Pantry If you’re not converting an existing...
How Do Interior Designers, Architects, and Contractors Work Together?
How do Architects, Designers, and General Contractors work together? When you’re renovating your house and you hire a designer, architect, or home builder, that individual or firm will begin to assemble a team comprised of the other two roles. Then as your project...
Make Dad’s Day with these Father’s Day Gift Ideas for Every Hobby
Skip the tie and cufflinks and get Dad something more creative this Father’s Day! Does Dad love grilling, DIY’ing, riding waves at the beach, or winding down around a campfire? We rounded up our favorite creative gift ideas for Father’s Day for our readers so you can...
Architecture Tourism: How Pasadena Became a Design Heaven for Fans of Historical Architecture
Like a perfectly maintained time capsule, Pasadena, Los Angeles is home to some of the best-preserved historical architecture in the country. Return to handmade aesthetics and a connectivity to nature, the city’s architecture is a nostalgic reminder of its Spanish,...
Backyard Additions: FAQ’s About Building a Patio or Deck
With Summer fast-approaching, SoCal Contractor is fielding lots of requests for backyard patios and pool decks. From on-grade patios and split-level decks, to free-form patios with pergolas and pavel patios with fire pits at the center: we hope this blog will help you...
Roy Yerushalmi is CEO of SoCal Contractor, a world class contracting and construction firm with headquarters in West L.A.
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