Homeowners in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties are still piecing their lives back together after the Thomas Fire. Now ranked as the largest wildfire in California history, the fire burned close to 250,000 acres and destroyed anywhere from 800 to 1000 structures. Some homes have been leveled. Others have severe smoke damage or are badly [...]
Landslides are very common in Southern California. This past January, 20 people were killed and countless homes were destroyed after heavy rains unleashed destructive rivers of mud and debris. The wildfires that had inflicted the region late last year are believed to have made these mudslides even more devastating. Vegetation and roots that would've held [...]
One of the most important decisions you'll make when building a new home is choosing the right custom home builder. Thankfully, researching home builders and the selection process itself has never been easier. Today, more than ever, it's possible to find the ideal builder for new home construction. H.W. Holmes, Inc. - custom home builders [...]
Trends in new home construction tend to come and go. However, open floor plans remain the most popular layout for single-family homes as we move further into 2018. Creating a space that's uniquely yours is why many so many opt to build a custom home rather than buy an existing structure. An open floor plan [...]
Building a new home is a significant investment. You want to build your dream home. A house that fits your needs and personal tastes. Yet, you also want to be smart when it comes to budgeting. Thankfully, there are many ways to save money when building a new house. H.W. Holmes, Inc. - a residential [...]
If you or a loved one lost their home to the Thomas Fire, the team here at H.W Holmes, Inc. understands what a surreal and difficult time this must be. Our hearts are with everyone affected by what's now the largest of California wildfires. Today, we offer some fire damage restoration tips for those who [...]
Building your dream home is an investment that you'll want to last a lifetime. Therefore, your house needs to be built with future needs in mind. For instance, will your family be growing? Will you be taking care of parents or grandparents? Would you like to have more space to entertain friends or host relatives [...]
If you or a loved one lost their home to the Thomas Fire, the team here at H.W Holmes, Inc. understands what a surreal and difficult time this must be. Our hearts are with everyone affected by what's now the largest of California wildfires. The visuals of the fire, as well as the destruction left [...]
Most construction schedules leave very little wiggle room. This makes any type of project delay costly. Potentially disastrous. This is why commercial construction mistakes must be avoided at all costs. Surprisingly, there are many common delays that occur before the first day of actual construction. Many of these are completely avoidable. In today's blog post, [...]
Restaurants are always looking to set themselves apart from competitors. Finding the right contractor to most effectively handle a restaurant remodel isn't without its challenges. There's no room for error. Your restaurant renovation needs to be done right - from concept and design to materials and construction. Here are four things to keep in mind [...]
