Recent content by kchao

Hi does anyone know a good architect and contractor for room addition? We would like to add a downstairs master suite. Also a landscaper for our backyard. Thank you!

@Perspective  Thank you for the info! they quoted you entire house for $2500? that's a pretty good price!

@Perspective- did you get it done with a builder? or you have a painter you can recommend? Thanks :)

Do you know approximately how many gallons of paint I need to paint the exact house. I have a plan 2 with conservatory. Anyone has experience painting their own house? How difficult it is?  Thank you!

Hi, is anyone using Instant Hot Water system at your house with RO system. I've heard that they are not compatible, and this is what the company said: " I can tell you that RO Systems can produce very low water flow rates so if you decide to use a RO System with our hot water dispenser, it is...

@snowball  Yes, the manufacturer said the floors are handscraped. Which floor do you have at your house? I guess it meant to look like this

We also noticed the stair noses aren't flush with the stairs. It feels uneven. I asked the floor installer, he said this is normal for engineering flooring. The manufacturer for this flooring said the stair noses are milled to be square edge, the veneer on the wood floor is scraped. The only...

ok they agreed to replace 20 planks.  I picked Urban Floor Villa Caprisi Brindisi. I did some research, but I guess the pictures on the website are not always accurate nor the samples and the showroom. They always lay out the prettier ones. I also wasn't informed this is an high character wood...

I recently hired a flooring contractor to install engineering hardwood throughout the house. I went to check the flooring out yesterday, there are so many black streaks throughout the floor. They looked completely different than the sample from the show room. I know this is an engineering floor...

@perspective- do you mind sharing the price and things you have done? and what's the size of your backyard. Thanks :)

Anyone would like to share their experience with landscapers and any recommended ones? We have a around 25' setback yard. Thanks!

Does anyone know the square footage of tiles for Kitchen and entryway area for Plan 2? We are planning to install flooring before we move in. So need to get some estimates. Thank you!

Hi, We just started shopping for mortgage and wondering if anyone know any good mortgage officers in Irvine that can share their info. Any suggestion as I try to find to find a lower rate as possible? Thanks!