by | | Dave Silva, Home Remodeling, Know Your Home
Home Automation Systems Designers and manufacturers have been dreaming of the “Home of the Future” for years. In the past they envisioned appliances that functioned automatically, and now large appliance and electrical control industries are moving in the direction of...
by | | bathroom remodel, Dave Silva, General Contractor, Home Remodeling, kitchen remodel
When you hear about vent pipes and traps do you know what they are all about? Its good to have a general idea when caring for a home. Getting water to the appliances and plumbing fixtures is only one half of the home plumbing system. The other half is removing the...
by | | Ask a Contractor, bathroom remodel, counter tops, Dave Silva, Home Remodeling, kitchen remodel
Granite countertops might be the most distinguished material currently used. Polished granite slabs and granite tiles are both available. Slabs have the edge in elegance; tiles bring an Old World or country feel to the kitchen. Both are gorgeous. • Pros: Rich,...
by | | addition manhattan beach, Dave Silva, Foundation work, three story addition
We are doing a 3rd story addition on a project in Manhattan Beach and this house needed foundation work. The existing foundation did not have steel in it and needs to be replaced as a strong foundation is needed to support this addition.. (Note: Concrete needs steel...
by | | Ask a Contractor, bathroom remodel, counter tops, Dave Silva, Designer kitchen, Home Remodeling, kitchen remodel
Question: What type of material would you recommend for the kitchen countertop? Answer: I usually dont answer this question instead I educate so the customer can make the choice depending on the qualities that best suit them. One would have to know whats available...
by | | Ask a Contractor, bathroom remodel, commercial remodel, Dave Silva, General Contractor, Home Remodeling, kitchen remodel
Question: I have been hearing that the common light bulbs (incandescent bulbs) are being replaced with these new LED lights. What are they and are they expensive? Answer: LED stands for Light-Emitting-Diode (Diode is an electronic device, through which current can...