Finding the Right Home Improvement Contractor (Part 5 of 10)
Learn who to trust for home construction projects involving mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or structural alterations when plan reviews/building permits ARE required. Choose a General Contractor for Permitted Construction Work If your home repair, renovation, or remodeling project involves any type of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or structural alterations, then plan reviews and building permits will be...
Why an ADU? Passive Income + Higher Property Value!
Housing Shortage Spikes Demand for Accessory Dwelling Units More and more, California homeowners with unused or underutilized interior living space or available lot space, are opting to build an Accessory Dwelling Unit, or ADU. Given today’s housing shortage and high housing costs, construction of an attached, detached, or repurposed ADU can prove to be a...
Newsletter – December 2025
In this December ‘25 newsletter, learn why it “pays” to build an ADU, where to go for a worry-free whole house remodel, and how to avoid the pain/risk of an “imposter contractor.” Dear Clients, Partner Vendors, Family, and Friends, From all of us at Ed Neir Construction, we would like to wish you a very...
Newsletter – November 2025
In this newsletter, learn ways to winterize your home, the reasons to remodel your kitchen, why organic modernism is boosting home values, and how to avoid "imposter" contractors.. Dear Clients, Partner Vendors, Family, and Friends, We hope you had a VERY Happy Thanksgiving! We're so grateful for your support and the trust you've placed in...
Finding the Right Contractor for Your Home Construction Project (Part 4 of 10)
Licensed Contractors are California Regulated - Look for Legal Evidence Too often, homeowners seeking an experienced contractor for a home construction project make the mistake of hiring an “imposter” - a handyman or unlicensed person masquerading as an experienced and licensed contractor. Learn how to spot the fakers! Unless a contractor’s “claim” of being licensed,...
Why Is Organic Modernism Boosting Home Values?
Organic modernism is the new modern farmhouse,” states Zillow’s home trends expert Amanda Pendleton per a press release. “The contemporary look of homes today is characterized by natural stone, wood flooring and cabinetry, and textured walls. Buyers are seeking out and competing for homes with these raw but refined finishes, and that’s pushing up sale...
When To Upgrade Your Electrical Panel
Modern Versus Older Home Electrical Demands Today’s growing number of modern appliances, new and evolving electronic devices, and the growing demand for electric vehicles (EV), while all designed to emphasize energy-savings over any pre-existing models, still tend to place increased demand for power on your residential service panel. Consequently, today’s newer homes often come with...
Three Great Reasons Homeowners Are Building an ADU
According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, housing affordability is becoming an ever greater challenge. In the last few years, the combination of a housing shortage, inflation, and higher interest rates have led many homeowners to look to new ways to optimize the investment they’ve made into their home. One of those...
Helping Homeowners to Find the Right Contractor (Beware of Imposters Part 3 of 10)
If the work fails to meet legal standards, you may face fines. The Risks & Real Costs of Working with An Imposter The risks of hiring an unlicensed contractor or imposter are considerable for homeowners: You could be held liable if an unlicensed contractor or a member of his crew is injured on your property. ...
THE 3 BEST REASONS TO REMODEL YOUR KITCHEN
Conscientious homeowners and property investors know that there are 3 great reasons to remodel your kitchen: Responsible Reasons to Remodel Your Kitchen To increase home value and sellability To improve kitchen functionality to meet evolving lifestyle needs To create a more modern, personalized, efficient, and comfortable cooking space Choosing to undertake a kitchen renovation or...
FOUR FANTASTIC REASONS TO REMODEL A BATHROOM
Bathroom Remodel - 4 Fantastic Reasons to Proceed! If you are a California homeowner, there are 4 fantastic reasons to remodel a bathroom: Increase home value and marketability Improve functionality and safety Create a more modern and comfortable space Enhance health and efficiency while addressing needed repairs Many of our clients explore a bathroom remodel...
FOUR WISE WAYS TO WINTERIZE YOUR HOME!
Refer to this helpful list of 4 ways to save money, while preserving (and, potentially, increasing) your home’s value. Take action now to ensure you’ll be comfy and cozy all winter long. Unlike other states in our amazingly diverse nation, we in California are fortunate enough to experience relatively mild winter weather. That said, it’s...