The Baccaro Construction Blog
SMART STORAGE
If you are like most of us, there is never enough storage in your kitchen. As a designer, I hear, “I have kitchen supplies and …
What is a Design-Build Contractor?
The benefit of a Designer-Build over a Design-Bid-Build contractor can be summed up in one phrase, “Single Point of Responsibility”. What exactly is a Design-Build …
What Information Do I Need For a Kitchen Expansion?
Needs vs. Wants. Separate your needs from your wants. Your home is 2,000 square feet, maybe there’ve been additions since your home was built, but …
How Do I Know Which Orange County Contractor is Right for Me?
There are many good contractors to select from; there is not one that is best for everyone or every project. Experience plays a large part …
Should I consider Stock or Custom Cabinets?
There are three levels of cabinets’ available, stock (readymade), semi-custom and custom. Selecting which cabinets are right for you and your project is dependent on …
How To Remodel My Home On A Budget?
If I could offer one bit of advice in maintaining a budget, it would be planning. Home remodeling projects can take on a life of …
Do I Need an Architect to Draw Up Plans for My Remodel/Addition?
The answer to this question is not black or white. There are several factors that must be discussed before answering that question. If your remodel …
Home Remodel Checklist – What is the Proper Order to Plan a Remodel?
Renovating or adding on to your home can be both a challenging and exciting time. With a little planning, you and your marriage can both …
Does a Bathroom Remodel Increase The Value of My Home?
The short answer is yes, according to the 2020 Cost vs Value report prepared by Remodeling Magazine. Although to accurately answer that question, you need …
How to Create an ADA Compliant Bathroom
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was legalized in 1990. The ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in …
What is the First Step in Changing the Layout of My Home?
Make a wish list. Yes it’s that simple. Before you meet with your contractor, designer or architect, know what you want the space to do …
Contractor Licensing
I was in a meeting yesterday with a Contractors State Licensing investigator and assistant Attorney General. They were talking in general about cases and one …
Required Permits
Clients will often ask if their project requires a permit, they will tell me other contractors they have spoken with tell them no. There are …
Hiring a Contractor
The Contractors State License Board has many free publications focusing on consumer protection. Below is one such document, titled 10 Tips, Make Sure Your Contractor Measures …