renovation refinancing: Electrical Health and Safety Knob and Tube Wiring - 09/30/19 02:29 AM
 
History of knob and tube wiring Knob and tube wiring was the go-to method for electricians in the United States from the 1880s to the late 1930s. Many pros continued to use this method through the 1950s, '60s and even '70s for new home construction. Many homeowners looking to purchase a home will find that they will need to (homes being sold as is) upgrade their electrical system or complete a renovation are discovering "hidden" knob and tube wiring in their homes and wondering how to proceed. We have uncovered many homes and building unsafe electrical system doing our certified inspection … (3 comments)

renovation refinancing: Long Beach Cliff May Ranchos - 03/31/16 06:33 PM
Long Beach Cliff May Ranchos
Cliff May homes are unique in their relationship to the outdoors. They are 50years ahead of their time in the use of environmental light. They are Californian, built for individuals who want to erase the lines between indoors and outdoors and embrace the spectacular Southern California climate.
 
Innovative ranch home designs post and beam architecture designed makes, Cliff May  the pioneer of the California Ranch Houses with open floor plans, board and batten siding, clerestory windows, floor to ceiling glass, exposed post and bean ceilings and unique indoor-outdoor relationships and gardens.
He incorporated features of large, custom ranches into … (2 comments)