Lowering your Bills by Investing in Home Insulation When it comes to home maintenance, making sure your home is well insulated is one of the best ways to invest your money and get an immediate return by...
Learn MoreWith the nice weather, summer makes most people want to spend more time outdoors. With a backyard deck, you have a great range of options for enjoying time outdoors when you are at home. A deck makes for...
Learn MoreWe might not put much thought to the drainage on our property, but drainage systems play an important role in protecting homes in the San Francisco and Oakland areas. Poor drainage can result in a variety of...
Learn MoreAt Montclair Construction, we have been performing foundation repairs in the San Francisco/Oakland areas for many years. We have worked on many repairs from the minor foundation issues to some of the most...
Learn MoreWhen people talk about home improvement projects, so much attention is paid to the big jobs. While it can be great to do a complete remodel of a room or a section of your house, there is something to be said...
Learn MoreA lot of homeowners put off doing repairs. Some repairs might be expensive, and others might require a lot of work. You figure that it can wait for a better time. With some repairs, this might be acceptable,...
Learn MoreYour home’s slab is basically the concrete base on which your home rests. Over time, a slab foundation can start to have problems. The slab is subject to a range of different pressures, and the soil around...
Learn MoreSpring is here, and as the weather improves, you may want to take the opportunity to get a little home maintenance done. To ensure that your home is in great shape for the summer, here are a few tips for...
Learn MoreIt is understandable if you do not want to spend your money making repairs that may seem less than urgent. If it is not affecting your everyday life right now, there can be a tendency to let things go until...
Learn MoreAn outdoor living space can do a lot for a home. It can give you a place to relax in your free time, it can be good for entertaining guests, and it will provide you with more opportunities to enjoy the nice...
Learn MoreThe kitchen is one of the most important rooms in the home. For many people, this is where they start their day at breakfast, and it is where you prepare meals for your family. In most homes, it is a...
Learn MoreWhen it comes to home improvements and upgrades, you have a lot of options. If you are looking to get the most back in return for your investment in a home upgrade, then going green is something that you...
Learn MoreIf you have lived in the area of San Francisco or Oakland for a long enough time, then you have probably experienced an earthquake. Depending on the magnitude, it can be a frightening experience and it can...
Learn MoreAs we move into winter, there are a few things that you may want to do to protect your home. One point that should be on every fall/winter home maintenance list is to inspect your roof and do some steps to...
Learn MoreIn earthquake prone areas like San Francisco, homes and other buildings need to be built to withstand the forces of a seismic event. Unfortunately, there are many buildings that went up in times that predate...
Learn MoreAs a resident of the San Francisco and Oakland areas, you are likely aware of the potential for earthquake damage. However, many are not fully aware of the level of risk for which some structures are exposed....
Learn MoreWhen it comes to a kitchen remodel or building the kitchen for a new home, there are a lot of decisions to be made. The brand, style and design of the different appliances, the layout of the room and the...
Learn MoreOutdoor cooking is one of the most popular summertime activities. People love to have cookouts because the food tastes great and it is a good way to enjoy the yard with family and friends. For some people,...
Learn MoreAs the summer approaches, many homeowners will start to think about doing some home improvements and upgrades. The nice weather and the longer days make this a good time of year to plan these projects....
Learn MoreAs a homeowner, it is unlikely that you have the knowledge and experience to identify when a foundation needs to be repaired. But that’s okay; most people are not foundation experts. That said, the foundation...
Learn MoreWhen it comes to home improvement jobs, an outdoor deck is an idea that provides one of the best values for the money. It extends the living space of the home, and it does it in a way that is economical and...
Learn MoreA home is an investment and property owners need to do what they can to protect the value of that investment. When it comes to protecting a home and the property that it sits on, there are few things that are...
Learn MoreYou probably love the home that you live in, but for one reason or another, it may not be meeting all of your needs or the needs of your family. Your family might have grown or it could be in the process of...
Learn MoreWith winter coming to a close and spring just around the corner, many homeowners are starting to think about their spring-cleaning routine. The spring provides a good opportunity to get things back in order...
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