Practical guides.
Written by an designer.
California building code, ADU law, fire restoration, permit strategy, and the mechanics of working with a residential designer. Plain English from forty years in practice.
California building code, ADU law, fire restoration, permit strategy, and the mechanics of working with a residential designer. Plain English from forty years in practice.
Every updated California ADU law in 2026. SB 9, SB 10, streamlined permits, setback reductions, and fee waivers explained by a 40 year residential designer.
Step by step plan for the first 30 days after losing a home to wildfire in California. Insurance, debris removal, designer selection, and permit strategy.
Complete guide to California Title 24 residential energy code. What it is, how it works, what compliance costs, and how to design for it.
Practical guide to selecting a residential designer in Ventura County. Questions to ask, red flags to avoid, fee structures, and credentials that matter.
Calculate the return on investment for an ADU in California. Construction cost, rental income, property tax implications, and break even analysis.
Current permit processing times by city in Ventura County. Camarillo, Ventura, Thousand Oaks, Oxnard, Moorpark, Simi Valley, Malibu. Updated April 2026.
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