Journal of a Remodelee, Part 9 of 11

By Don Dunning | June 17, 2006

It is all coming together…almost.

Journal of a Remodelee, Part 8 of 11

By Don Dunning | May 13, 2006

Surprises and scheduling conflicts can’t detract from enjoying our new kitchen.

Journal of a Remodelee, Part 6 of 11

By Don Dunning | March 25, 2006

We are reminded how important it is for at least one of us to stay close at hand to answer questions as they arise.

Journal of a Remodelee, Part 5 of 11

By Don Dunning | March 3, 2006

Mislabeling of tile grout almost results disaster.

Journal of a Remodelee, Part 4 of 11

By Don Dunning | February 17, 2006

Even with a great construction crew, once again we learn you can’t count on them to think of everything.

Journal of a Remodelee, Part 3 of 11

By Don Dunning | January 21, 2006

An eliminated window is mistakenly left in the plans while miscalculations in light fixture placement increases costs.

Journal of a Remodelee, Part 2 of 11

By Don Dunning | December 10, 2005

Holding our breaths that some irreversible glitch does not take place while we are out earning a living.

Journal of a remodelee – part 1 of 11

By Don Dunning | December 3, 2005

It begins; we know there will be the inevitable surprises, but optimistically hope previous experiences will help renovations go smoothly.

Title 24 will effect how you remodel

By Don Dunning | October 14, 2005

2015 update: Originally published in 2005, much of the article still has relevance today; however, changes in standards have been made since it was written and can be found at Building Energy Efficiency Program

Planning to remodel? Changes to energy conservation requirements in California could have a significant impact on your choices and cost.

As natural gas and electric energy prices spiral ever higher, real property owners will have to either voluntarily conserve or, eventually, be forced to do so. First established in 1978 to reduce energy consumption, Title 24 is the latest revision to California’s Energy Efficiency Standards.