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6 Tips for Roof Maintenance Los Angeles

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Tips on Roof Repairs Most homeowners only notice the roof when it’s a severe storm and water is gushing out from areas on the roof. As a homeowner myself, I rarely pay much attention to the most important part of my house; the area that is designed to protect me against nature.  Their human natures to forget what works and focus on the areas that are not doing so well. In order to keep this human nature going, we have a few tips to maintain your roof, so when things do get bad you have a solid roof that won’t crack, leak or fall apart. Here are your 6 Tips for your Roofing  1. Inspecting your roof is the only way you would know if the roof is in good or bad condition and taking the time to go over the roof or have professional asses the area will help you avoid thousands of dollars in damages if it turns out to be in bad shape. 2. Patch what needs to be patched. A small patch can ensure your comfort during a heavy storm. Los Angeles is known for one of

Concrete Driveway Designs - Los Angeles, CA

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Stamping Concrete Vs Staining Concrete Concrete is one of the most versatile types of materials available for driveways. Its often recommend far more than any other material because it has the ability to be cost efficient and yet customizable. One of the best ways to customize concrete is using the stamping method. Stamped concrete can be designed to look and feel like something totally different while still saving thousands on material. A stamped concrete can be made to look like pavers, wood, pebble layout and more. It can be textured or simply painted on which comes to our next form of design.  Commercial Poolside Stamped Concrete  Stamped Backyard Designs Walkway Stamped Concrete Concrete Staining is another method of dressing up your concrete. For concrete driveways , it adds color and design while preserving the integrity of your driveway. Concrete staining is a process which requires a professional to provide the stains. Simple staining can add color to yo

Concrete Driveway Leveling - Los Angeles, CA

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Concrete Leveling Why it Matters Did you notice your concrete driveway starting to sink? Concrete driveways begin falling apart within 5- 8 years and the small damages can be easily repaired but when left damaged the costs tend to raise dramatically. Novel Remodeling and our concrete driveway remodeling contractors help identify concrete sinking area and begin concrete leveling. What Is Concrete Leveling? Concrete tend to sink because the concrete with time becomes uneven. When your gravel starts to settle and it tends to happen in California, the concrete starts to lose its support. The concrete starts to form small cracks and begins to sink in. Our concrete crews help homeowners identify area that are sunken in and provide estimates on slab-jacking or lifting the area and installing settled gravel below the concrete and evening the area out. What can you do as a homeowner? Homeowners that noticed concrete sinking in the driveway or backyard should call an e

Can I Resurface My Cabinets in Canoga Park? - Kitchen Remodeling

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Resurfacing Cabinets Canoga Park, CA Novel Remodeling provides cabinets and cabinet resurfacing in Canoga Park. Get a free estimate today.  Kitchen Cabinet Resurfacing, What is it? Cabinet Resurfacing is a processed Novel Remodeling provides clients in Canoga Park and its simple. We turn well designed and lightly used cabinets into a new design based off our clients preference. Its like recycling and its used to save costs and protect our trees. Novel Remodeling sands, stains and paints cabinets for clients that need cabinet resurfacing. We provide a wide range of design options like rustic design, or modern flat look for cabinets. Our kitchen remodeling designers can walk you through different elements and show you why most homeowners choose to sand and repair a well built kitchen instead of replacing. Why Should I care to Resurface? Kitchen resurfacing is simple. It saves homeowners thousands of dollars if you do it properly. You can also achieve the results yo

Average Kitchen Remodeling Costs - Canoga Park, CA

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Kitchen Remodeling Costs Canoga Park, CA 2017 Have you wondered what your kitchen will cost to replace or at least resurface to look and feel the way you wanted? Our general contractor and crew at Novel Remodeling did a cost analysis of what they would charge for an average kitchen and presented the data. The information was shocking. Since last year, 2016 the cost for an average kitchen has gone up only 5% which was astonishing. Prior year price increased 17% which was an extreme amount due to labor costs rising. Our estimate shows on average, a kitchen remodeling can costs anywhere between $8,500 for a small kitchen to a midsize kitchen remodeling at $24,545. In Canoga Park, our general contractor uses local providers and prefabricated kitchens bringing the average costs down to $8,500 - $17,590 for a small to mid range kitchen.  Financing is also available through 3rd party programs which help fund some of the costs for your kitchen. If your cabinets are in good condit

Sound Proofing Your Home - Benefits of Sound proofing

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Soundproofing Home In Los Angeles - TOO LOUD Living in a busy neighborhood in Los Angeles, most people become use to the sounds of a busy community. The loud honking near your bedroom window, or neighbors having domestic disputes are common in my community in LA. Disclaimer, I work for a general contractor, but live in a 1 bedroom in one of the busiest cities in Los Angeles. Bedroom Sound Proofing - Los Angeles, CA I realized what my life could be like if i had my bedroom sound proofed completely. Sleeping is one of the most important ways to stay healthy, but rarely we get enough sleep or a good quality sleep. Most morning I like many others are awakened by the gardener, construction going on in the neighborhood, or even driving cars. Not to mention train tracks or flying airplanes that make noise. If i could sound proof my house, I would do it in a heart beat. Reduction in noise can help you preserve your sanity. Constant noise, music, tv and etc are just too much for h

Recording Studio In Home - Build your Very Own Recording Studio

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Costs for DJ Studio In Los Angeles? Did you know that the average cost for a DJ Studio to rent is roughly $100 per hour? That in combination with an expert can range from $125- $200 per hour. Novel Remodeling Sound Proofing Room We believe in providing the tools and waiting for the next Calvin Harris, or Martin Garrix to be born from our tools. No we do not provide tools like DJ equipment or studio equipment. We believe in creating your own garage studio and starting to make the beats that make you happy. Adding joy to the world with music is just a small gift we can give to this world. Building your own Studio If you own your home, creating your own recording studio would create an additional stream of revenue from your home. A back house converted to a studio will help you generate extra cash while you have your own space to create and record music at any time. Sure the costs are high to get started, but after a few platinum records, place pays for itself. (far less

FAQ for Driveway Remodeling Contractors in Los Angeles

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FAQ Frequently Asked Questions for Driveway Contractors  What should I consider before hiring a local driveway remodeling contractor in Los Angeles? As a homeowner you are looking for a responsible and reliable driveway expert to get the job done right. Its interesting how people focus on costs verses hiring the right contractor for the project. Check license and make sure you are comfortable with the representative. Follow up and do research on company and ask for references. SCHEDULE FREE ESTIMATE  | NOVEL REMODELING | REPLACE DRIVEWAY Do I need special design plans for driveway remodeling?  If you already have a driveway and just need to redo it, special design plans are not needed. At the initial interview with your contractors, ask for their ideas. See how well they do by being creative with your questions regarding design plans for the driveway. See how they will design something creative with the theme of your choice and structure of your home. How many drive