Diamond Certified Resource Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling Guide

The Homeowner's Guide to Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling

Remodeling your kitchen and/or bathroom can be a huge undertaking. This guide will ease you through the process by providing you with expert advice for before, during and after your project.
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Eric Aslami

Today's Kitchen & Bath

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LIVERMORE — When planning for a kitchen remodel, it’s important to do some research and figure out what direction you want to go in regarding design and budget. Here are three things to investigate: Current trends Find out which kitchen styles and products are currently in vogue and see if there are any you want to incorporate into your remodel. Value added Research which aspects of the remodel are most likely to add to your home’s resale value. This will help guide you in allocating your budget. Timeless style While it’s good to be aware of current remodeling trends, you should also consider the long term and think about style choices that will age well over time. Read more

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Tom Nolan

President/CEO
California Shower Door Corporation

Tom Nolan: Only in America

SAN FRANCISCO — One of the most common complaints regarding shower doors is the difficulty involved in keeping them clean. Most people don’t realize there’s a reason this is so difficult: Glass is porous, just like our skin. When the pores in a glass shower door are compromised by contaminants, it makes the glass harder to clean and leads to issues with corrosion and water stains. Fortunately, there are products that address the difficulty of maintaining shower doors. One is called “Diamond Seal,” a polymer coating that’s applied to the interior of the shower glass. Diamond Seal gets into the pores of the glass so contaminants can’t, which makes cleaning easier and less frequent and consequently helps prevent water stains. Read more

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Jim Adkins

Vice President
Springs Construction

Jim Adkins: Finishing Strong

REDWOOD CITY — When taking on a remodeling project, many homeowners feel overwhelmed with the complex nature of the process. However, by addressing a few important aspects ahead of time, you can set yourself up for success. Here are a few things to consider: Purpose. First, it’s essential to determine what you want to get out of your remodeling project, whether it’s a refurbished kitchen, an additional bathroom or simply extra square footage. Having a clear goal in mind at the beginning will help you keep the rest of the project in focus. Budget. It’s crucial to establish a budget early, as it affects every other aspect of the process, including the design, Read more

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Charles Irwin

Owner
Irwin Construction Kitchen and Bath

Charles Irwin: House of Dreams

GILROY — Whether caused by a swinging door or another accidental source, drywall is easily damaged. Luckily, it’s also fairly easy to repair. Using the following procedure, you can repair a damaged area of drywall in your home: 1. Cut out a square-shaped patch around the damaged area of drywall and remove it. 2. Cut a long, thin piece of plywood, place it behind the drywall and use a drill to screw it in at two points. This will serve as the backing for your new patch. 3. Cut out a piece from a drywall sheet that matches the size of the patch you removed. Using your drill, screw this piece into the plywood backing and fill in the gap in the drywall. Read more

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Sami Dadon

P A Remodeling/Sami & Sons, Inc.

Sami Dadon: Living the Dream

MILPITAS — One of the biggest issues homeowners encounter when working with building contractors is unexpected price increases. This is typically done through the use of change orders, which provide contractors with a means of altering a project’s original contracted price. Typically, change orders are used when unforeseen costs or circumstances arise during a project. Unfortunately, some contractors use change orders to take advantage of clients by intentionally quoting a low estimate at the outset of the project, only to raise the price later. The best way to avoid price hikes from change orders is to have your contractor sign an agreement that the quoted estimate will stay the same throughout the project’s duration. Read more

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Irwin Construction Kitchen and Bath

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