Adding value, outside of market conditions, while creating homeowner bliss is a formula for success.

Our list is long, but each home and homeowner has different needs.

Choosing improvements with the best return that complement the home and property matters. We can also show how combining projects can save money.

• CURB APPEAL   (Link to Details)
  1. If You Need Help – Consider a Landscape Design Consultation or Let Us Know
  2. Declutter – Assess First Impression From Street
  3. Power Wash Driveway and Walkways
  4. Refresh (Landscaping, Mulch, Shrub and Trimming)
  5. Entry Door Replacement or Refinish
  6. Front Door Hardware Polish or Replacement
  7. Garage Door Replacement or Refinish
  8. Stone Veneer or Architectural Accents
  9. Painting
  10. Mailbox Upgrade
  11. New or Backlit House Numbers
  12. Driveway Upgrade
  13. Clean Up or Upgrade Light Fixtures
  14. Landscape and Walkway Lighting
  15. Horizontal Slat or Modern Fencing
  16. Focal Point Specimen Tree
  17. Decorative Fountain
  18. Decorative Potted Plants
  19. Decorative Benches
  20. Landscape Boulders
  21. New Front Door Mat

• INTERIOR ENTRY
  1. Declutter – Assess Surrounding First Impressions
  2. Improve Lighting, If Needed
  3. Assess and Address Odors, If Needed

• LIVING ROOM & DINING ROOM
  1. Declutter, If Needed
  2. Position Furniture, Make Inviting (Avoid Backs of Couches Upon Entry)
  3. Focus on Decorative and Elegance

• KITCHEN
  1. Declutter and Deep Clean, Including Appliances
  2. Refresh (Paint Cabinets, Update Hardware, Faucet, Lighting and Floors)
  3. Renovation (Slab Counters, Backsplash, Appliances, Cabinets)
  4. Remodel (Expansion, Wall Removal, Add/Expand Pantry, Add Window)

• PRIMARY BATHROOM
  1. Declutter and Deep Clean (Cabinets, Drawers, Shower, Tub, Toilets and Sinks)
  2. Refresh (Paint Cabinets, Update Hardware, Fixtures, Lighting, Re-Caulking)
  3. Renovation (Counters & Backsplash, Shower/Tub/Sinks/Cabinets/Mirrors/Floors)
  4. Remodel (Expand Room, Closet, Shower) Add Moisture Vent / Transom Window

• INTERIOR
  1. Consider an Interior Design Consultation
  2. Declutter & Deep Clean (Dust, Wash Windows, Clean Floors)
  3. Neutralize Odors, Consider Ozone Machines If Needed
  4. Remove Popcorn Ceilings (If Still Present)
  5. Paint (Light & Neutral Tones, Doors, Trim & Baseboards)
  6. Update or Replace Switch Plate & Plug Covers
  7. Update Flooring for Unified Look
  8. Add Crown Molding and/or Larger Baseboards
  9. Update Lighting to LED, (3000k-3500k), Consider Recessed
  10. Update Chandeliers
  11. Add House Plants
  12. Add One or More Decorative Mirrors
  13. Adjust Picture Heights and Leveling as Needed

• GARAGE
  1. Declutter and Clean
  2. Epoxy Floor
  3. Improve Lighting
  4. Add Cabinets for Storage
  5. Add Workshop Area
  6. Create a Finished Garage (Paint, Texture, Remove Exposed Wiring)

• UPDATES
  1. New or Updated Ceiling Fans
  2. Whole House Fan
  3. Level 2 EV Charger in Garage
  4. Closet Organizers
  5. New Door Hardware
  6. New Cabinet Pulls/Knobs
  7. Soft-Close Hinges for Drawers & Cabinets
  8. Plantation Shutters & Window Treatments
  9. Fireplace Insert with Heater Fan
  10. Owned Solar
  11. LFP Battery for Power Outages or Fuel Powered Generator
  12. Keyless Entry
  13. Alarm System/Security Cameras

• STRUCTURE, SYSTEMS, HOME HEALTH
  1. Consider Home Inspections (Property, Roof, Pest/Termite)
  2. Consider a Structural and Drainage Inspection
  3. Hire an Extermination Company for Rodents and/or Bug Problems
  4. HVAC Inspection/Service
  5. Mold / Indoor Air Quality Inspection
  6. Sewer Scope Inspection
  7. Pool and Spa Inspection
  8. Energy Audit / Blower Door Test
  9. Asbestos / Lead Testing (If Applicable)
  10. Septic Inspection (If Applicable)
  11. Minor Repairs (Doors, Drawers, Drips, Squeaks)
  12. Deferred Maintenance & Repairs Including Findings from Inspections
  13. Floor Leveling, If Needed
  14. Grade Soil For Water Flow Away From Foundation
  15. French Drains and/or Drains to Divert Water
  16. Reduce Sub Area Moisture (Irrigation Near Foundation, Blocked or Lack of Vents)
  17. Fire Resistant Landscaping (Avoid Juniper, Cypress, Bamboo and Eucalyptus)

• UPGRADES
  1. New Roof, Consistent with New Insurance Requirements
  2. Dual Pane Windows
  3. Skylight(s)
  4. Seismic Retrofitting
  5. Push Piers for Foundation Upgrade
  6. Remove Wall for Open Concept
  7. Raise Step Down/Sunken Floor
  8. Attic Conversion or Upgrade for Storage
  9. Hidden / Integrated Speakers
  10. Smart Systems (Ring and Nest)
  11. Whole House Surge Protector

• SAFETY & SECURITY
  1. Smart Door Hardware / Keyless Entry
  2. Alarm System
  3. Security Cameras
  4. Motion Sensor Lights
  5. Chimney Bracing
  6. Anti Tip Brackets for Stove
  7. Self-Closing Gate (Home with Pool)
  8. Tempered Glass near Doors and Showers
  9. Handrails and Guardrails
  10. GFCI and AFCI Protection
  11. Reinforced Striker Plates with 3-Inch Screws
  12. Exterior Solid Core or Steel Doors
  13. Seismic Gas Shut Off
  14. Hardwired Smoke Detectors
  15. CO2 Detectors
  16. Fire Sprinklers
  17. Add or Service Fire Extinguishers (Kitchen, Garage, Laundry)
  18. Check/Service Dryer Vent and Ducting for Clogs & Buildup (Fire Prevention)

• BACKYARD
  1. Declutter
  2. Power Wash Hardscape, Walkways & Steps
  3. Bluetooth Mesh Landscape Lighting
  4. Outdoor Kitchen
  5. Fire Pit
  6. Automated Pergola
  7. Storage Shed
  8. Pickleball or Sport Court
  9. Putting/Chipping Green
  10. Bocce Ball Court
  11. Pool, Spa, Hot Tub
  12. Pool Resurface, Add Baja Shelf, Update Perimeter Tile)
  13. Variable-Speed Pool Pump
  14. Koi Pond
  15. Remove Grass & Replace With Synthetic
  16. Raised Garden Beds (Steel/Stone)
  17. Sauna
  18. Decorative Clock
  19. Patio Furniture Upgrade
  20. Private Retreat or View Area
  21. Fenced Dog Run
  22. Play Area (Swings/Slide/Jungle Gym/Sand Box)

• LARGE ADDITIONS & CHANGES
  1. Wine Cellar
  2. Outside Access to Bathroom
  3. Add a ½ Bathroom
  4. Room Addition
  5. Second Story Addition
  6. Primary Suite Expansion
  7. ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit)
  8. JADU (Apartment as part of Main Home)
  9. SB-9 Lot Split

• EFFICIENCY
  1. Attic Insulation Upgrade
  2. Wall Insulation Upgrade
  3. Floor / Crawlspace Insulation
  4. Exterior Grade Doors
  5. Pet Doors (Sealed/Magnetic)
  6. Dual-Pane Windows
  7. Fogged Window Repair
  8. HVAC Replacement or Upgrade
  9. Water Heater Replacement
  10. Electrical Panel / System Upgrade
  11. Plumbing Updates (Copper or PEX)
  12. Water Pressure Regulator
  13. Solar Panels for Electricity (Owned)
  14. Solar Water Heating for Pool
  15. Home Battery Storage (LFP)
  16. Backup Generator (Fuel Powered)
  17. Programmable / Smart Thermostat
  18. LED Lighting Conversion
  19. Low-Flow Toilets
  20. Low-Flow Showerheads
  21. Smart Irrigation Controller
  22. Rain Sensor / Irrigation Shutoff
  23. Irrigation System Repair or Upgrade
  24. Water Heater Temperature Optimization (Set to 120° or Less)
  25. Remove Old Refrigerators (Electrical Drain)

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