Sunday, July 21, 2019

Popular Tiny House Remodeling Projects

Home Remodeling Contractors - Mares Dow

So you bought (or built) yourself a tiny house, and now you live in it. You are far from alone in this endeavor as the enthusiasm for tiny house ownership has been steadily growing for years. But as more and more people mark their second, fifth, or tenth year of tiny home living, many are realizing the process of growing into their tiny home lifestyle can also sometimes result in growing out of the space. If this is true for you, don’t worry, it doesn’t mean you have to abandon your tiny house. With the help of home remodeling contractors, you can reformat your space to accommodate your needs better. Here are some great ideas for upgrades that can help you better utilize your precious square footage and make your tiny house feel like a more comfortable home.

Auto Glass Replacement: Should You Repair or Replace Your Broken Windshield?

Auto Glass Replacement - Dan's Glass


It doesn't matter what part of the country you live in; your windshield can take a beating. Construction happens on all roads, and you may get behind a truck hauling gravel, which puts you at risk of pea gravel hitting your windshield. There are sanitation trucks in all parts of the country, and when they place their loads of sand or salt down, your windshield becomes a target for flying pieces, as well as the occasional bits of debris left on road which can be thrown up by passing vehicles. It doesn't matter what hits your windshield when it gets a crack; when it happens should you consider repair or auto glass replacement?

Thursday, June 20, 2019

Quick home remodeling projects for the summer

Home Remodeling Contractors - Mares Dow


While summer is a great time to partner with home remodeling contractors and tackle some of those home improvement projects on your list, it is also a busy time with vacations, cookouts, holidays, and generally things that make a big project seem like too much. Luckily, several quick home remodeling projects that can fit into your summer schedule and still yield excellent results.

Monday, May 20, 2019

Walk-in closet ideas for your next home remodeling project

Home Remodeling Contractors - Mares Dow

There is something special about a walk-in closet. It can be at once luxurious and incredibly utilitarian, creating a space that is both organized and stylish. For homeowners looking to update their bedroom and add a walk-in closet or reimagine their existing one, there is a wide variety of ways to design a walk-in closet that meets their needs and maintains their budget. Home remodeling contractors can be a helpful partner in making your walk-in closet dreams a reality and can offer options and ideas that fit your space. 

Thursday, May 16, 2019

Conco’s work on the award-winning Salesforce tower in San Francisco

The Conco Companies has established itself as a premier commercial concrete contractor in San Francisco through its work on several prominent large-scale construction projects over the years, such as the repair of the Bay Bridge, the new 49er’s stadium, and the UCSF Neurosciences Lab and Research Center. For this reason, Conco was contracted to provide concrete services for the construction of the Salesforce Tower in the South of Market district of downtown San Francisco. For their part, Conco placed 110,000 cubic yards of concrete with concrete pumping to create the massive skyscraper’s core interior walls and foundation. This project was the largest mat pour in San Francisco’s history, requiring 18 hours to complete. The monumental efforts of the building’s architects, engineers, construction teams, and Conco yielded stellar results, as the Salesforce Tower has gone on to receive multiple awards and recognition across the industry.

Friday, May 3, 2019

The function of concrete in reducing urban heat in San Jose

As more cities across the US are looking to become more energy efficient, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and improve their air and water quality, many urban areas are evaluating the impact of the heat island effect. The artificially increased temperatures of urban heat islands have various negative impacts, and growing cities like San Jose are looking to proven strategies to mitigate it. Commercial concrete contractors in San Jose play an instrumental role in combating this phenomenon through their use of concrete as a cool pavement.

Monday, April 22, 2019

Where to Use Skylights in Your Home

Tunnel Skylights - Mares Dow

Spring has finally arrived and it's time to decide what home improvement project best prepares you to take in all that summer can offer. Before you look outward and contact retaining wall contractors to to terrace your backyard, consider the benefits of installing skylights in some strategic places throughout your home. Skylights can maximize all that summer sunshine while helping you to open up your rooms and increase energy savings.