When you’re about to start a painting or finishing project in Los Angeles—whether it’s a new home remodel in Pasadena, an art studio upgrade in Hollywood, or commercial touch-ups in downtown—you’ll likely hear the same question: What type of primer should I use? Oil-based or water-based?
Los Angeles is always busy building, demolishing, and renovating itself. Drive through the Hollywood hills or down to the beach in Santa Monica, and you’ll see new decks going up, remodels in progress, and crews racing to finish projects that need to balance good looks, practicality, and tough local building codes.
If you’ve ever tackled a home project, started landscaping, or spent any time on a construction site, you’ve probably dealt with concrete blocks. They’re one of those go-to materials—strong, versatile, and dependable. What doesn’t always get talked about is the “behind-the-scenes” stuff: how blocks are shipped, how many you actually get on a pallet, and the details you should sort out before placing an order.
When most Los Angeles homeowners think about electrical safety, their minds go straight to circuit breakers or surge protectors. Few give much thought to the small metal or PVC boxes hidden behind outlets, switches, and light fixtures. Yet these electrical boxes are one of the most important safeguards in your home.
Any drywall installation project will require any sort of fastener, be it a new construction, renovation, or a simple DIY project. From the type of drywall sheets you buy to the screws you choose, small decisions can have a big impact on your project's longevity, stability, and form.
When I first thought about putting a fence around my place in Los Angeles, I figured it was just about picking a style I liked and calling someone to install it. Simple, right? Not exactly. Once I started looking into it, I realized there’s a lot more to fencing in L.A. than most of us think—costs, permits, materials, even how easy it is to get equipment into your yard.
When most people think about construction in Los Angeles, they picture cranes towering over new apartments downtown, beachfront homes being remodeled in Malibu, or decks overlooking the Hollywood Hills.
If you ask most people what makes a good carpentry project, they’ll say things like “quality wood,” “clean cuts,” or “a nice finish.” Rarely will anyone mention screws. Yet ask any seasoned carpenter in Los Angeles, and they’ll tell you—the screws are what make or break a project. Literally.
Think about the moment you flip a switch in your Los Angeles home. Maybe it’s turning on the porch light after a long day, charging your phone by the couch in your home in Echo Park, or dimming the chandelier for a family dinner in Glendale.
