by | | additions, choosing a contractor, commercial remodel, Dave Silva, General Contractor, Home Remodeling, south bay contractor
A small business owner recently decided she needed more space, so she decided to lease a newly available space next to hers and expand her office. She then had someone install an interior door between the offices so her staff could move between the two spaces without...
by | | Home Remodeling, Jamie Clarke, Making your Home a Better Place to Live, Professionals advise, south bay contractor
Do you want to update the look of your home on a budget? A simple way of updating the interior of your home is to change your moldings (base and crown) or even adding a wainscot. Most homes come with a 2 inch baseboard but by replacing it with a 5 inch baseboard you...
by | | Home Remodeling, Jamie Clarke, Professionals advise, south bay contractor
Is it time to spruce up the exterior paint on your house? Living in Southern California you see lots of brown, beige & white. Earth tones are beautiful but why not try a different neutral color…Gray! Gray looks great on modern homes but also traditional...
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My name is Dave Silva. I am the founder of Silva Construction. When I was a kid I worked with my dad on all kinds of construction projects: framing, concrete, plumbing, electrical, roofing, finish carpentry, masonry, and painting. After a stint in the US Army I...
by | | addition manhattan beach, additions, choosing a contractor, Dave Silva, General Contractor, Home Remodeling, south bay contractor
When selecting a contractor, make sure they explain everything in easy-to-understand terms. For example, “You need a GFCI or ground fault circuit interrupter” could be better explained as, “You need a special outlet used near wet or damp areas to protect you...
by | | addition manhattan beach, additions, bathroom remodel, choosing a contractor, commercial remodel, Home Remodeling, south bay contractor
Before you call a home remodel contractor, do some homework first. 1. Know your financial plan. Do you have an idea of what it will cost, or at least a budget to work within? If not, call a contractor for a ballpark estimate and work from there. 2. Decide what you...