Home Remodeling Blog

The experts at South Land Remodeling have decades of experience in all things home improvement. And, we love sharing our expertise with you. Outside the construction site, we get our hands dirty with this little home-remodeling blog. Here we feature DIY support, inspirational designs, tips for working with professional contractors and more. It's everything to get a remodel underway.

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Meghan Turner-Patel

May 19
3 min

5 Tips for Hiring a General Contractor During the Pandemic

Through this tricky time, construction must go on. Finding the right general contractor in Los Angeles is key to a safe, successful remodel. Life for the for...

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Meghan Turner-Patel

Mar 26
2 min

How to Stay Protected From Coronavirus During a Home Remodel

Here are the precautions the South Land Remodeling team is taking to help protect your home from COVID-19 during a renovation. With growing concern and uncer...

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Meghan Turner-Patel

Mar 24
4 min

Deciding Which Flooring Solutions are Right for You

Here’s our pro advice on the best flooring options, plus answers to common questions about new flooring materials. Choosing the best flooring materials for y...

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Meghan Turner-Patel

Feb 26
3 min

How to Prepare for a Home Renovation

Here are 5 critical steps to do before a remodel so you and your contractor are ready to go. So, you’ve hired a general contractor, determined remodel costs ...

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Meghan Turner-Patel

Feb 13
3 min

5 Room Addition Ideas for Angelinos

Room additions in Los Angeles are increasingly popular, so here are the most common types you can add to your own home. Room additions in Los Angeles are inc...

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Meghan Turner-Patel

Jan 24
2 min

Interior Design Trends 2020: Paint Colors

These four 2020 color palette trends will send you rushing to your local paint store. The most exciting part of a home remodeling project is the installation...

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Meghan Turner-Patel

Oct 16, 2019
3 min

When to Hire a General Contractor

When considering a home improvement project, here's how to go about hiring a general contractor. Homeowners are savvy with their money and their time. Someti...

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Meghan Turner-Patel

Aug 29, 2019
2 min

A Beginner’s Guide to Managing a Remodel

Here are 5 tips for planning your home remodeling project, from start to finish. A home renovation of any scale can be intimidating, even when working with a...

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Meghan Turner-Patel

Aug 22, 2019
3 min

How to Build an Accessory Dwelling Unit in Los Angeles, CA

ADU homes, or granny flats, help L.A. homeowners create more livable space In 2017, a new law made it easier for residents to build an accessory dwelling uni...

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Meghan Turner-Patel

Jul 13, 2019
4 min

10 Ways to Save Money on a Home Remodel

Homeowners love saving money, especially when it comes to renovation costs. Part of what makes remodeling your house – especially the kitchen and bathrooms –...

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Meghan Turner-Patel

May 13, 2019
3 min

What You Should Look for in a General Contractor

Choosing a contractor for your home project – large or small – can be overwhelming. It’s an important decision that requires research, meetings and thoughtfu...

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Meghan Turner-Patel

Apr 5, 2019
3 min

7 Questions to Ask Before Doing a Room Addition

There's no question room additions can add beauty and space to your home. But before going that route, there are some basic yet important considerations to k...

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Meghan Turner-Patel

Apr 2, 2019
2 min

3 Reasons to Turn a Garage into a Man Cave

Room additions and accessory dwelling units (ADUs) can be a valuable change to your home. Transforming a dusty detached garage into a modern man cave, for ex...

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