The Journal
Notes from theshop
Remodel budgets, material decisions, permits, and shop craft — written plainly, from active Orange County projects.
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- How Long Does It Take to Remodel a Small Bathroom?Process · April 24, 2025 · 6 min readA small bathroom remodel typically takes 3 to 6 weeks. Here's what happens in each phase, and the factors that stretch or shrink the schedule.
- Do You Need a Permit to Remodel a Kitchen in Orange County?Process · March 25, 2025 · 9 min readWhich kitchen remodels need permits in Orange County, which don't, and exactly how the application and inspection process works.
- How to Prepare for a Kitchen RemodelProcess · March 13, 2025 · 7 min readClear goals, a realistic budget, a temporary kitchen, and twenty other steps that make the difference between a smooth remodel and a stressful one.
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