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2021
BUILDING &
REMODELING
GUIDE Featuring the
2021 – 2022
CATT Member
Directory
CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION OF TRUCKEE TAHOE
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CONTENTS
10 CATT Membership Categories
12 Welcome Welcome New Members 2021
14 Officers, Directors, Staff & History
Ahern Rentals Pacific Crest Wealth Planning
16 Hire a Licensed Contractor A Level Above PARADIGM8 Construction CA, Inc.
18 Stateline Building Trends Alpine Builders Co. Reno Type
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22 High-Tech, Small Living Boise Cascade Sport Court / Bocce Builders of
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24 Real Estate Gone Viral Bragg Crane and Rigging
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26 Home Office Trends
Crown Painting, Inc. Steph Nash Décor + Interior
28 Cabinet Trends Design
efiniti e Technical
30 Sauna Rooms Ecology Development Steve Schmier’s Jewelry
32 Form Meets Function Sustainable Energy Group, Inc.
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34 Interior Concrete Trends Tahoe Truckee Notary
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36 A Smarter Home or Business Tapco Construction, Inc.
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TD Construction, LLC
38 What To Know About Wildfire Insurance Green Bear Construction, Inc.
Timberwolfe Tree Service
42 CATT Membership Directory Greenfront Mortgage
TruckeeHR
82 CATT Community Project Huguenin Kahn, LLP
United Tile & Stone
Humble Beginnings Custom
84 CATT Annual Awards Works, LLC Weiss Landscaping, Inc.
92 CATT Membership Index Kore Design, LLC Woodgrain Woodworks
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2021
BUILDING& Sacramento Media publishes the CATT Building & Remodeling
REMODELING
GUIDE Featuring the
2021 – 2022
CATT Member
Guide in collaboration with the members, Board of Directors
Directory
and staff of the Contractors Association of Truckee Tahoe.
CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION OF TRUCKEE TAHOE
AWARD WINNING PROJECTS • LOCAL BUILDING ADVICE • TRUSTED PROFESSIONALS
P: 530.550.9999 | F: 530.550.9998
12313 Soaring Way, Suite 1A, Truckee, CA 96161
www.ca-tt.com
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CATT MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES
3D Home Remodeling/ Decorative Rock/Stone . . . 50 Investment Consulting . . . 64 Recycle/Salvage Materials . 72
Rendering Plans . . . . . 42 Demolition . . . . . . . . . . 50 Irrigation . . . . . . . . . . . 64 enewable nergy . . . . . 72
Accounting. . . . . . . . . . 42 oor ardware . . . . . . . 50 Jewelry . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Rock/Retaining Walls . . . . 72
Adhesives/Sealants . . . . . 42 Doors. . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Kitchen Design . . . . . . . 66 Roof Ice Melt Systems . . . 72
Advertising . . . . . . . . . . 42 Drafting . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Land Use & Permitting . . . 66 oofing oofers . . . . . . . 72
Aggregate/Landscape rywall . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Landscape Architects. . . . 66 Safety/Risk
Products. . . . . . . . . . 42 Electrical/Electricians . . . . 50 Landscaping Design . . . . 66 Management . . . . . 72, 74
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . 42 Elevators/Lifts . . . . . . . . 50 Landscaping/Landscapers . 66 SB800 & Litigation
Alarm Systems . . . . . . . 42 mployee enefits . . . . . 52 Lighting/Lighting Design . . 66 Consultation . . . . . . . 74
Ancient Metals . . . . . . . 42 Engineered Wood Lot/Construction Loans . . 66 Sealing/Striping . . . . . . . 74
Appliances . . . . . . . . . . 42 Products. . . . . . . . . . 52 Lumber. . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Septic Services . . . . . . . 74
Arborists . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Equipment Rental/Sales . . 52 Marketing . . . . . . . . . . 66 ewer Testing Inspections . 74
Architects . . . . . . . . . . 42 Equipment Repair. . . . . . 52 Masonry/Masonry Supplies 68 hower oors Mirrors . . . 74
Asphalt Paving/ Excavation . . . . . . . . . . 52 Mechanical Engineering . . 68 Siding. . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Maintenance . . . . . . . 42 Financial Services . . . . . . 52 Mediators . . . . . . . . . . 68 Site Services . . . . . . . . . 74
Attorneys. . . . . . . . . . . 44 Finish Carpentry. . . . . . . 52 Metal Fabrication . . . . . . 68 Smart Homes . . . . . . . . 74
ac ow revention Fire Alarms/Protection . . . 52 Metal oofing . . . . . . . . 68 now emoval. . . . . . . . 74
Testing. . . . . . . . . . . 44 Fire Sprinklers . . . . . . . . 52 Mold Remediation/Radon Solar Installation . . . . . . 74
Battery Backup Systems . . 44 Fire/Water Clean-Up/ Mitigation . . . . . . . . . 68 Solar Installation Supplies . 74
BMPs/Erosion Control . . . 44 Restoration . . . . . . . . 52 Mortgages . . . . . . . . . . 68 Special Inspections . . . . . 76
Bocce Court Construction . 44 Fireplaces/Wood Stoves . . 54 Notary . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Sport Court Construction . 76
Bonding . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Flooring . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Nurseries . . . . . . . . . . 68 Steel Construction . . . . . 76
Building Design/ Forklift/Aerial Work Organizations . . . . . . . . 68 Stone Fabrication . . . . . . 76
Consulting. . . . . . . . . 44 Platform . . . . . . . . . . 54 Ornamental Iron . . . . . . 68 Structural Engineers . . . . 76
Building Design/Planning Framing . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Painting/Decorating. . . 68, 70 Structural Steel . . . . . . . 76
& Drafting . . . . . . . . . 44 Furniture . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Pavers/Rock/Stone/Brick . . 70 Surveyors . . . . . . . . . . 76
Building Materials . . . . 44, 46 Garage Doors . . . . . . . . 54 Pest Control . . . . . . . . . 70 Tax, Accounting and
Business Consulting . . . . 46 General Contractors . . 54, 56, Photography. . . . . . . . . 70 Business Consulting . . . 76
Cabinets Millwor . . . . . . 46 58, 60, 62 Plumbers/Plumbing Tile & Stone . . . . . . . . . 76
Chimney Shrouds/Firepits . 46 Generators . . . . . . . . . 62 Supplies . . . . . . . . . . 70 Title 24 Project
Civil Engineers . . . . . . . . 46 Geotechnical Engineers . . 62 Pools . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Management . . . . . . . 78
Cleaning Services . . . . 46, 48 Gutters . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Portable Restrooms . . . . 70 Title Companies . . . . . . . 78
Color Consulting/Design . . 48 ardwood looring . . . . . 62 Printing/Large and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Community/Real Estate Heated Gutter Covers . . . 62 Small Format . . . . . . . 70 Tree Services . . . . . . . . 78
Development . . . . . . . 48 Heating/Ventilation . . . . . 62 Project Planning/ Tree Spraying . . . . . . . . 78
Concrete . . . . . . . . . . . 48 HERS Rater. . . . . . . . . . 62 Processing . . . . . . 70, 72 Truss Manufacturers . . . . 78
Concrete Pumping . . . . . 48 Home Furnishings . . . . . 62 Promotional Products . . . 72 Utility Provider. . . . . . . . 78
Construction ardware . . 48 Home Theater Architecture, Property Management . . . 72 Vehicle Repair . . . . . . . . 78
Construction Management 48 Design, & Testing . . . 62, 64 Public Relations . . . . . . . 72 Vehicle Sales/Leasing . . . . 78
Countertops . . . . . . . . . 48 Hotels/Lodging . . . . . . . 64 Publications . . . . . . . . . 72 Waste Disposal . . . . . . . 78
Crane/Rigging . . . . . . . . 48 Human Resources . . . . . 64 Railing/Trim . . . . . . . . . 72 Water Heater Installation . 78
Custom Cabinets . . . . . . 48 Hydronic/Radiant Flooring . 64 Real Estate Agents/ Weatherization . . . . . . . 78
Custom Furniture . . . . . . 50 Insulation . . . . . . . . . . 64 Brokers . . . . . . . . . . 72 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Custom Wood Flooring. . . 50 Insurance . . . . . . . . . . 64 Real Estate Development . 72 Window Coverings . . . . . 78
Decking. . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Interior Designers. . . . . . 64 Reclaimed Materials . . . . 72
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Welcome to the 2021-2022 and private property owners through our Jobs to Bid program. The
Contractors Association CATT member directory is absolutely the place to start when seeking a
of Truckee Tahoe (CATT) reputable builder, specialty contractor, supplier or professional.
Building & Remodeling In this Guide, you will find a di erse mem ershi working within
Guide. This publication is a non rofit association that has a ro en track record o ro iding
widely distributed around uality ser ices and enefits to our mem ers and to the community
the Truckee Tahoe region since 1998. CATT remains dedicated to our founding mission “To
and represents a valued promote a positive business environment for the building and
service for those looking for housing industry and enhance opportunities for its members and
a trusted general contractor, the community.” CATT members are able to grow their companies
sub-contractor, supplier or through homeowner re errals, critical ad ocacy efforts on key
professional. Whether you issues, training resources and event and volunteer committee
are a homeowner, local networking opportunities.
professional, renter or visitor, Looking ahead, 2021-2022 will be focused on meeting the demands
this publication will help of 2021 growth in the region, and keeping our members fully informed
connect you with the right on industry innovation through existing and new communication
people who are in the business of getting the job done. channels. We will continue to help connect our new residents and
In 2020, our business climate dramatically changed, and the Truckee locals with services needed to build or maintain their mountain home
Tahoe region experienced an unprecedented demand for existing li estyle. In addition, staff is a aila le to direct homeowners with s ecial
home and vacant parcel properties. Despite COVID shutdowns, requests pertaining to defensible space needs, ADU construction and
the construction and housing industry was deemed essential and home energy audits.
res onded to the large influ o eo le moti ated to lea e the ig city Please visit our website www.ca-tt.com for all CATT related
and work remotely from a more rural setting in the mountains. The services as well as information on our sponsored organizations: CATT
Tahoe Sierra Board of Realtors reported a 50% increase in volume of Community Project (CATT CP) and CATT Political Action Committee
sales of single-family homes in 2020 over 2019. (CATTPAC).
CATT is here to serve our new residents and long-time locals through
a Jobs to Bid service connecting homeowners to a reliable professional Kellie Cutler, Executive Director
for a new construction or remodeling project. All CATT members are kellie@ca-tt.com
approved by our CATT Board of Directors and expected to uphold the
CATT Code o thics. In , CATT staff re erred o s or u lic
CATT Code of Ethics
The following Code of Ethics shall be honored by every member of this Association:
• Be mindful of your responsibility to CATT and fellow members, and through conduct of your business, demonstrate that
membership in this organization is an assurance of integrity and quality.
• Ensure that agreements and contracts are clear and understandable and state the essentials of every transaction with
adequate protection and representation to all concerned.
• Provide fair and just compensation for services rendered in each transaction.
• Keep your insurance and license current.
• Provide opportunities for employment in a safe environment.
• Cooperate with all public officials and comply with all laws and regulations governing the industry and our community.
• Say or print nothing that may reflect unfavorably on others except in an articulate, intelligent manner and only when protection
of the public good and/or our industry dictates.
• Dedicate yourself to bringing together members of the construction industry and community at large in the bonds of fellowship,
mutual understanding, and positive solutions.
MISSION STATEMENT
To promote a positive business environment for the building and housing industry
and enhance opportunities for its members and the community.
12 CATT GUIDE / 2021–2022
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PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER PAST PRESIDENT
BRIAN MCENEANEY ANTON STANDTEINER GRADY JONES ANDREW CROSS CHRIS TENNANT
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Construction, Inc. Lumber Company & Construction, Inc.
Design Center
DIRECTORS
MEGHAN BEHM MITCH CLARIN KEN FOSTER DAVE GOVE
Sierra Crest Mitchell T. Clarin K.B. Foster Compass
Cabinets Civil Engineering Real Estate
PETER GREENBERGER RICH LOVERDE MIKE NETHERSOLE RYAN SMITH ZACH TANNER
PacWest Construction and Loverde Builders, Inc. M.D. Construction & Sierra Mountain Pipe Tancon, Inc.
Development, Inc. Consulting, Inc. & Supply
STAFF HISTORY OF CATT
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: CATT, the Contractors Association of Truckee Tahoe, was formed in 1998
KELLIE CUTLER by several contractors and suppliers who had two priorities: address the
impacts of local agencies on the building trade and improve the overall
TRUCKEE NORTH TAHOE GOVERNMENT professionalism within the industry. This small group realized that many others
AFFAIRS MANAGER: in the industry were feeling the same frustrations. CATT’s Articles of Incorporation
PETER FENOLIO were signed on June 24, 1998 by Mitch Clarin, Embree Cross, Patrick Flora, Robert
Gelso, Richard Loverde, Brian Marsh, Ted Owens, Eric Reamer, Dennis Schlumpf
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE GOVERNMENT
and Matt Williams. The corporation was chartered as a regional, non-profit trade
AFFAIRS MANAGER: association and received recognition as a tax-exempt organization. Governing
NATALIE YANISH bylaws established a 15-member Board of Directors who quickly began soliciting
MEMBERSHIP & EVENTS MANAGER: membership support. In July of 1998, the first staff person was hired and in October
PEG FRIESEN 1998, the first golf tournament fundraiser was held. Additionally, in 1998 CATT
absorbed the Tahoe Independent Contractors Association of North Tahoe.
In 2001, CATT announced an affiliation with the Nevada County Contractors
Association, and other affiliations have followed, including reciprocal memberships
with the: North State Building Industry Association, Placer County Contractors
Association, Tahoe Sierra Board of Realtors, Builders Association of Northern
Nevada and Nevada Builders Alliance.
Over the years, CATT has become a multi-faceted organization with a variety
of networking events and activities, exclusive job referrals for members and
continued advocacy for the building industry. CATT created a charitable entity,
CATT Community Project, to give back to the community by building and restoring
community structures. CATT also sponsors CATTPAC, a registered Political Action
14 CATT GUIDE / 2021–2022 Committee, to further the interests of the industry in the political arena.
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Phone (775) 322-3451 Phone (775) 831-1300 Phone (530) 582-4400
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All contractor advertisements—whether it be an ad online, are you will be too. Local customers, material suppliers,
on the radio, T , in the newspaper, or phone book, a flyer su contractors and financial institutions are good re erence
that shows up at your front door, or the company s name on sources to check whether the contractor is financially
the side of a truck must ha e the California contractor s responsible. If you are still unsure, you also may wish to check
state license number issued by the Contractors State License the contractor out with your local building department, trade
Board. You can check the license status online at www.cslb. association or union, consumer protection agency, consumer
ca.gov or call (800) 321-CSLB (2752). You can also build a fraud unit, and the Better Business Bureau. Check your
personalized list of licensed contractors in your area with the references using CSLB’s Instant License Check to make sure the
“Find My Licensed Contractor” on the CSLB’s website. Most contractor has an active license on www.cslb.ca.gov.
licensed contractors are competent, honest, hardworking and erify Contact Information
financially res onsi le. owe er, many o the ro lems CSLB
Make sure your contractor has a current business address and
sees could be prevented if homeowners knew their home
telephone number. A contractor who operates a business from
improvement rights. A responsible and informed consumer
the ack o a icku truck with a cell hone may e di cult to
can work more effecti ely with re uta le licensed contractors
find i a o needs to e fi ed a ter the last ill is aid. ou can
and avoid being victimized by unscrupulous or unlicensed
find a licensed contractor’s address o record when you look
operators.
up his/her license status.
Shop Around Before Hiring a Contractor
erify Insurance Co erage
Get at least three written bids on your project, and make sure
Ask to see a co y o the Certificate o Insurance or ask or the
you’re com aring ids ased on identical lans, s ecifications
name of the contractor’s insurance carrier and agency to verify
and scope of work. Do not automatically accept the lowest
that the contractor has insurance.
bid. In fact, you should beware of any bid that is substantially
lower than the others. It probably indicates that the contractor In California, if a contractor has employees, he/she is
made a mistake or is not including all the work quoted by his required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. The
or her competitors. You may be headed for a dispute with importance of this cannot be overstated. If a worker is injured
your contractor if you accept an abnormally low bid. It also is working on your property and the contractor doesn’t have
possible that a low-bidding contractor may cut corners or do insurance you could e financially lia le to ay or in uries and
su standard work to make a rofit. Consumers can always find rehabilitation. Your homeowner’s insurance may or may not
a list of CSLB-licensed contractors in their area by using the cover those costs.
“Find My Licensed Contractor” feature on www.cslb.ca.gov. When you look up a contractor’s license status on CSLB’s
When the contractor comes to your house to give you a bid, website you will see the insurance information, or a statement
ask to see his/her pocket license, along with a picture I.D. Make that the contractor is e em t rom carrying insurance ecause
sure the person you’re dealing with is the same person on the they ha e no em loyees. It’s a red flag i the contractor says he/
license. she has workers but has a workers’ compensation insurance
e em tion on file with CSLB. Also, you should check with your
Contractors also can hire salespeople to work for them.
insurance carrier to make sure the workers’ compensation
Those eo le must e registered with CSLB as a ome
insurance coverage being provided by the contractor will cover
Improvement Salesperson. Ask to see the registration card,
all the workers on your job.
along with a picture I.D.
Commercial general liability insurance is not required;
Contractors are required to have their state license number
however, it covers damage to your property. If the contractor
on their business card and on all bids and contracts. Seeing a
does not carry general liability insurance, he/she should be
license number doesn’t necessarily mean the license is valid.
a le to e lain how damage or losses will e otherwise you or
Check the license status. Although an unlicensed operator
your insurance company could end up paying for damages.
may gi e you a low id, the risks o ossi le financial and legal
conse uences outweigh any enefits a lower id may seem A licensed contractor must provide you with information
to offer. regarding both types of insurance in your written contract.
Out of State Contractors All C roofing contractors whether or not they ha e
employees) must carry workers’ compensation insurance or
Contractors who work in California must be licensed by CSLB.
ha e a alid Certification o Sel Insurance on file with CSLB.
A contractor licensed in Nevada cannot take a job in California
This information is indicated when you review the status of a
unless they are licensed by CSLB.
contractor’s license.
Ask for ersonal Recommendations
Learn About Contractor Bonds
Friends and family recently may have had similar projects
California licensed contractors are required to have a $15,000
com leted. I they are satisfied with the results, chances
license bond. Other bonds are not required, but might be
good for the contractor to get for your job. Some bonds are
designed to protect you against substandard work that does
Over 60 Years in Business not meet with local building codes. Bonds do not assure
the financial or ro essional integrity or com etency o a
Serving Northern California Contractors contractor. Institutional lenders such as savings and loans,
insurance companies or commercial banks generally require
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licensed contractors to secure bonds for large jobs. Learn
more about bonds by reading CSLB’s Guide to License Bonds
at https://www.cslb.ca.gov/Resources/GuidesAndPublications/
ContractorsLicenseBondsGuide.pdf.
iling a Complaint
If you do have a problem with your contractor and can’t get it
resol ed, you can file a com laint with CSLB. Learn more a out
General Liability • Workmans’ Comp • Commercial Auto the complaint process at
1-800-640-0123 http://cslb.ca.gov/Consumers/Filing_A_Complaint/How_The_Complaint_
Process_Works.aspx
7520 Greenback Lane, Citrus Heights, CA 95610 • (916) 676-0844 • Lic.#0K07568 This article is reprinted with permission from the California Contractors
State License Board. For more information, visit www.cslb.ca.gov.
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Lake Tahoe has been a well-known As tourism continued to increase Cele rity Gol Tournament is held each
tourist destination for decades. Each o er the years, so did the construction year. The alanta Resort located across
region of the lake has something at Stateline. arious hotels and motels from the Heavenly Village, known for
different and uni ue to offer. A large were remodeled, tenant improvement its lu ury condominiums, was another
ortion o the tourism center is located ro ects occurred, and a con ention ro ect com leted around this time.
on the Southeast shore o Lake Tahoe center was conce tuali ed and roke The momentum o new construction
at Stateline, Ne ada. Stateline offers a ground in . owe er, in , the and significant reno ations since
ariety o attractions including casinos, construction o the Chateau Con ention has continued in the recent years.
hotels, sho ing, restaurants and Center egan and as the economy The Tahoe Beach Clu Clu house was
access to the iconic ea enly Ski Resort. came to a halt, so did tourism, and this com leted in uly and the first
O er the ast years, significant ro ect and most construction in the hase o the residential uildings were
redevelopment has taken place in Stateline area. com leted in Fe ruary . The Tahoe
this area. In the years ollowing , tourism Beach Clu is a rare lake ront residential
The rede elo ment in this area egan to ick u , as did construction community offering se eral amenities
came to li e with the construction o in this region. The Chateau Con ention such as a clu house uilding with a year
the ea enly Gondola in . This Center com leted many store ronts round ool, ri ate ier, and each.
connected the in amous ea enly Ski and the ori on Casino trans ormed Se eral other e citing construction
Resort with the town o South Lake into the Hard Rock, a location where ro ects are on track to reak ground in
eo le can see an e tensi e collection o S ring o . These ro ects include
Tahoe. Soon a ter the ea enly Gondola
musical memora ilia. uring that same the second hase o the Tahoe Beach
was completed, the Heavenly Village and
time rame, the dgewood Lodge was Clu residential uildings as well as the
arriott Tim er Lodge ollowed suit.
constructed. This is a lu ury lake ront Tahoe South ents Center. The Tahoe
This area ecame a edestrian riendly
hotel located adjacent to the Edgewood South ents Center will e a multi use
illage where eo le could e erience
Gol Course and is where the well known s ace designed to host e ents such
arious restaurants, sho ing, as well as
as concerts, conventions, and hockey
accommodations conveniently located
games. The ents Center will ro ide
ust ste s away rom the gondola. As
year round acti ities to this area.
a result, ea enly, a world renowned
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ecame instantly connected to the town 530.544.1030, estewart@sierracon.biz or
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Outdoor Entertainment Trends or concrete oundations is the ree e thaw soil and how that
Here we are in the year 2021 and as a homeowner, you have effects cracking. Once water enetrates a crack and ree es,
more than likely had more time than usual to think about thus expanding, it will increase the size of this crack. This is
improvements to your property. If you have kids, you have also especially worse with asphalt, whereas concrete typically has
thought a out different ways to kee them entertained while re ar laced within to control the growth o a crack. Cracks in
spending more time at your primary residence or even your asphalt will continue to grow in width and in length with no
weekend getaway property. There is no better time than now end in sight.
to get the kids outside, in the safety of your own home, and ow do you fi this cracking issue Since there is no way
get the lood flowing Since CO I , data shows a drastic to control the weather or the behavior of the elements
increase in screen time for kids beyond what already seemed on your property, a steel reinforced concrete pad will be
to be an unhealthy balance. Getting your family outside to the best option for the foundation, and the utilization of
enjoy activities together is something that should never be lost newer technologies in sur acing resulting in a significant
and there are several ways to create the right space in your improvement. Modular synthetic overlays that suspend the
ackyard. ulti ur ose game courts, ickle all courts, utting concrete don’t allow cracks to telegraph through making
greens, bocce ball courts, tennis courts and other types of your court always look perfect. This surface is orthopedic
recreation are timeless when it comes to creating un, long and possesses the best fall height ratings when compared
lasting and priceless memories for you and your loved ones. to concrete or as halt. ue to their to grid design, water or
With the right professional contractor, design and space snow will drain right through the sur ace and sheet off the
in your yard, there are limitless options. Not only does this concrete elow it, which means no sur ace water
improve the quality of life for your family, this also increases esign these courts with your own ersonal fla or, logos,
the value of your home for future buyers with a family looking lighting, encing and other finishing touches to create the
to have something just like this. er ect s ace or your amily It’s time to ut the screens down
There are many ways these courts can be built. You may and get outside. Play Together, Stay Together.
be wondering what the latest technologies in surfacing are
or these ackyard game courts. Some come with su staintial Thanks to Barrett Park at Sport Court/Bocce Builders of America for writing
maintenance, and others comes with virtually no maintenance this article. You can contact Barrett at 925.932.4108, info@allsportamerica.
at all. In the Sierra, one o the constant issues with as halt com or www.allsportamerica.com.
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Lighting—Because of the close living
quarters, using lighting to highlight
certain areas helps to make the house
appear larger, separates the space and
offers less disru tion. our smart home
can be programmed to set lighting levels
at 80% max to use less energy and save
some money.
With many companies from the tech-
heavy cities accepting remote work,
Keypads—Lighting keypads can be more
Tahoe has become a refuge for San
than just for lights, they can set scenes
Francisco, and Silicon Valley’s elite.
that include lights, audio video, shades,
In a blink, the sudden migration of these
people is transforming the Tahoe- heat, and security. One press of a button
Truckee region. Due to this change in on a keypad can activate “Cooking” mode,
our area, we have seen an emergence can ramp lighting up from the normal
in smaller living with higher end smart 80% to 100% and turn down your heat.
home automation installs. At the end Another press can queue the music and
of this year alone, it is estimated that dim the lights when time for dinner.
nearly half of homeowners will have (or Security and Remote Access—Today
invest in) smart home technology. Entertainment—Instead of four remotes
that clutter up your limited living space, there are multitudes of solutions to
replace them all with one remote that not choose from to monitor your home from
only manages the TV and music, but can afar. Most video cameras on the market
also control the whole house systems like will not work if the internet is down and
shades and lights. All your equipment can every thief out there knows it too. They
be out of sight in a discreet area that turns know to cut the internet and they are
into an incredible entertainment area at invisible. Our savvier market demands
the touch of a button. privacy, that requires a custom install
brand that does not collect information on
them and will not be easily disconnected.
Aesthetics—Whether your home is built
and designed with a contemporary look or
with mountain charm, many companies
offer inter aces to com lement that
Small Living Spaces Need Smarts
vision. Design options can include the TV
Too—There are many ways a smart
becoming an art frame, touchscreens that
home can assist with the minimalism of
blend to your décor, and “theater quality”
smaller high-end living. Homeowners
sound from invisible speakers.
are turning their small environments
into sanctuaries for their family. We are This just scratches the surface of smart
finding it’s more im ortant than e er living in a small home. The options to
to provide custom-tailored automation Climate Control— ore confined s aces mesh tiny and tech are endless.
and security with high-end audio video can get cold and hot quickly. Thermostats
systems that do not interfere with the Thanks to Jeremy Brown at Nexus Electric
can work in unison with motorized shades
and Smart Home for writing this article. You
interior design and vision. Here are just and overhead fans to keep your comfort can contact Jeremy at 800.618.0874, info@
a few examples: in check. nexushome.com or www.nexushome.com.
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Orlando Enterprises.indd 23 5/26/21 4:20 PMREAL ESTATE GONE VIRAL
We are at a crossroads that we will look back on and For the eo le who ha e een scrim ing and sa ing to
remember forever. COVID-19 has changed many things for ho e ully reali e their dream o owning their own iece o
many people and, for us here in the Truckee Tahoe area, one Truckee, I fear they have sadly been priced out of the market as
of the most notable has been the real estate landscape. With we see a seemingly ne er ending su ly o cash hea y uyers
a significant chunk o the Bay Area and Sacramento work orce fleeing ur an centers. Those would e first time home buyers
gi en the o ortunity to work rom home, many ha e decided are likely locked out of the market and that is going to change
that home may as well e in the Truckee Tahoe region. The the a ric o our community. any amilies will ine ita ly lea e
past 12 months have been nothing short of staggering in to mo e to more afforda le markets, urther e acer ating our
the real estate market. The a erage home rice went rom work orce challenges.
$830,000 in March of 2020 to $1.3M a single year later. The One o the enefits to our community is that this influ o
median home price saw a similar um . According to the .S. digital nomad workers ro ides an o ortunity to di ersi y
Postal Ser ice, Change o Address records indicate that dou le our economy and reduce our seasonal work de endence. It
the amount of people moved to Truckee in 2020 than in the concurrently places additional burden on our infrastructure,
past decade. our treasured natural resource. Additionally, for nearly 3
The question many folks are talking about on the ski lift and decades, the ma or economic engine o our region has een
in grocery store lines is how will this im act our community tourism. O er tourism has taken a stronghold and we ha e
Only time will tell. Peo le that ought their homes e en a seen our treasured natural resources diminish. We need to
couple years ago are sitting on a mountain of equity. This reser e the natural eauty o our en ironment that we know
e uity cou led with record low interest rates make the er ect and love. Hopefully more and more short-term rentals are sold
reci e or mo ing orward on the garage addition or kitchen to what turn out to e ull time residents who will ecome as
remodel they ha e always een thinking a out. Or erha s assionate a out our natural resources as well.
em ty nesters may take this o ortunity to downsi e. It is no secret that CO I has created winners and losers.
o ing orward it’s going to e aramount that our community
leaders find ways to create more afforda le housing, em race
programs of environmental
stewardshi , and im ro e our
in rastructure. As citi ens, it’s our
duty to em race the newcomers
and lead y e am le, while also
Survey &
reaching out a hand to those in
Geospatial Services
need who ha e called Truckee home
Civil Engineering for decades–because that is the
Truckee Way.
Providing Services in Construction
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HOME OFFICE TRENDS
Some roducts in home o ces that is a commonly used color in o ces
ha e een trending are standing desks, ecause it eases an iety and hel s you
core chairs, house lants, and less use stay ocused, es ecially when doing
of patterns to improve focus. re etiti e tasks. Green is a good color
Standing desks ha e een trending or eo le who work long hours ecause
for multiple reasons such as increasing it does not cause eye atigue. Peo le
your energy le el, im ro ing your mood, who choose yellow in their o ce tend
harnessing oint and muscle mo ement, e to more o timistic and it can hel
oosting roducti ity, romoting weight stimulate creativity.
loss, im ro ing mental ocus and I you’re looking to sa e time, money
lowering your risk o disease. and energy in your daily work li e, home
Core chairs are an u and coming o ces are ooming and are essential
trend. They i ot on a oint directly or a remote li estyle. We elie e that
eneath the user’s center o alance, this growing trend will ro ide a s ace
This past year the design world has allowing mo ement in all directions.
where eo le can ocus, de rie and
been anything but boring. Just in the Core chairs stimulate the muscles,
isolate rom the usy home li e. Though
Truckee Tahoe area, home sales have im ro e oint mo ility and enhance
work can o ten e associated with stress
gone up 126% since last year. circulation to oost rain ower,
and atigue, in your new home o ce,
With the influ in the area, and a large urn calories and diminish stiffness
oth issues can disa ear.
percentage of people working remotely, and atigue.
With the andemic, eo le ha e On the condition that you ha e the
how has this affected the o ular trends
ound it di cult to get their daily dose o s ace, think a out con erting it into
in the industry o design Two words
nature, leading to ringing the outdoors an o ce. Not only can it re am your
home o ces.
indoors. ouse lants in a home o ce o erall health and wellness, ut it
With finding a new normal and
s ending more time at home, eo le hel increase roducti ity, re lenish will im ro e your home’s uality too.
want to separate their work lives from ocus and uri y the air. It has een Working rom home doesn’t ha e to e
their home life. ro en that eo le who s end more so ad i you ha e the resources to do
ome o ces are a growing trend time in a workspace with plants have it right.
that we don’t see going out o style im ro ed ha iness.
any time soon. Not only are they saving When it comes to decorating a home Thanks to Hanna Danforth at Interior Design by
people from hours of commuting o ce, it is im ortant to remem er the Julie Johnson-Holland for writing this article.
and tra c, ut working rom home s ace is used or working and ocusing. You can contact Hanna at 530.587.3015,
usually leads to ewer interru tions, It is est to use ewer distracting ieces hanna@interiordesignbyjjh.com or
increased roducti ity and more o art and try a color scheme that in ites www.interiordesignbyjjh.com.
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This last year has driven home for a lot of people the desire Once you’ e gotten e erything off your counterto , you can
to have a functional and visually pleasing space in which create a clean, sleek look with your cabinetry. The trend for
to spend their time. The cabinet industry has responded by clean lines in cabinetry will continue for the foreseeable future.
providing ways to streamline and simplify functionality and Think sla or Shaker style doors with solid, flat moldings. We
aesthetics in kitchens and bathrooms while continuing to focus are seeing a move to using fewer doors and drawer fronts to
on quality craftsmanship. maintain sleek lines. This can be accomplished with full height
Many people are making less frequent trips to the grocery doors below and drawer bases with just two drawer fronts
store and spending more time in their homes. This is driving stacked ut more drawers ehind those drawer ronts to offer
a trend to find creati e ways to create more storage or ood the functionality of three or four drawers. U-shaped drawers
and other things that add to a cluttered-looking home. While can be used to work around plumbing in vanity cabinets to
removing or moving walls are great ways to make more space allow for drawer space without having to break up the look of
available in a kitchen or bath, these aren’t feasible options in the vanity front into multiple doors and drawer fronts.
every home. Floor to ceiling cabinetry creates more storage Simple lines in cabinetry can allow homeowners more
for food or linens and the opportunity to hide small appliances options to put their personal touches on their space. Many are
from view. Roll-out shelves and pull-out inserts make this choosing neutral tones for the bulk of their cabinetry combined
space readily accessible. Appliance garages are available with with an island or some wall cabinets in a unique color or
doors for a more uniform look than the roll-up look of the past. texture. Some are installing unique slabs on an island to make
Increasingly, homeowners are installing microwave drawers it really pop.
that are undercounter and out o iew. rawers can e fitted The new rule of thumb is to remember that your kitchen
with a charging station for your cell phones and tablets to and bathrooms are central to your everyday life in a way
maximize available counter space. There are pull-out storage they probably haven’t been before. Make your home a place
options for everything from utensils and spices to your favorite that gives you comfort and a sense of well-being amid the
knife set in the kitchen. In the bathroom, you can have a pull- unpredictability we are experiencing in the public world.
out dedicated to your hair dryer and other styling tools. Now,
drawer boxes, waste and recycling centers and many of the Thanks to Meghan Behm at Sierra Crest Cabinets for writing this article.
organizational cabinet solutions you have seen in the past are You can contact Meghan at 530.546.8552, info@sierracrestcabinets.com or
a aila le and made o walnut wood or a rich finished look. www.sierracrestcabinets.com.
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Fractional Pages.indd 29 5/26/21 4:27 PMSAUNA ROOMS
Sauna rooms are HOT! The percentage Well documented enefits o regular The most o ular heater is the imalaya
of residential home plans that include sauna athing include deto ification, heater, a caged tower o la a stones.
sauna rooms has grown exponentially. lower lood ressure, increased Sauna heaters controls and lights
The health enefits, arious sauna room circulation, relie o muscle, oint aches can now e o erated ia a wi fi a .
technologies, room design o tions and and ains and im ro ed rela ation. a e your sauna ready or you at
wood choices are common discussion Infrared sauna rooms New, in rared your s ecified time.
points. technology sauna rooms offer a lower Wood choices In the .S., Western
Health bene ts So why is this such a cost, and smaller oot rint sauna room Red Cedar has been the typical wood
hot trend, literally Sim le. omeowners option. Infrared saunas work like the used in sauna construction. Cedar is
are seeking to create health and sun, heating u o ects with in rared sta le, ut so t and resists war ing
wellness retreats in their own homes. energy. The body absorbs this energy under heat and humidity conditions
Saunas are easy to maintain, easy and raises the body’s temperature. re alent in a sauna. Cedar also has a
to enjoy and the easy choice. Traditional sauna Traditional saunas low density making it a good insulator,
heat both the room and the air. quick to heat and quick to cool down.
Room design When designing a Canadian emlock is another commonly
sauna room, actors including room used so twood. ura le and knot ree,
dimension, ceiling height, control this coniferous North American tree of
location, ench configuration, heater the pine family is ideal for use inside
capacity and lighting are all elements saunas ecause it doesn’t war , and it
to consider. radiates heat e enly. Canadian emlock
Start with the ceiling height. also roduces a delicate, rela ing aroma.
Ceiling height should be close to the Norway S ruce, another coni erous
recommended 84” height and no more tree of the pine family also known as
than . There is a large difference in uro ean S ruce, is almost white, with a
bench temperatures when the room light yellowish undertone.
height is increased 84”–96”. Whether you use your sauna to
Upper and lower bench layouts wind down a ter a stress ul day, a ter a
ro ide di ersity or users. Plan workout to reduce pain in muscles and
upper benches to utilize when seeking oints, to deto i y or a healthier ody,
hotter temps and lower benches for or e ore ed to romote a dee er,
stepping up and for lower temperature more rest ul slee , the enefits o sauna
sauna bathing. therapy are almost immeasurable.
on’t o erlook the layout o walkways, Indulge and in est in your good health.
door location and heater positioning
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FURNITURE TRENDS: FORM MEETS FUNCTION
unctional, uality uilt ieces that ring warmth, ha iness,
Forecasting trends in any industry can be a complex
and care ack into our homes.
undertaking. Will we see a slight change from last year, or will
This year will e alanced y unctional ieces with natural
the landscape be transformed completely?
wood tones, comfortable chairs and couches (often in bright
When 2020 began, it looked like it would pick up where
colors , and restored intage urniture that trans orts us to a
le t off. Furniture with clean, modern lines, su tle colors,
ygone era. odern urniture will still ha e its lace in ,
and simple forms would dominate and function would be
ut it will need to ha e a hea y dose o unctionality and not
le t ehind. id century urniture has een taking o er the
merely e a con ersation iece. As we s end more and more
industry as we all e ected. owe er, in ust a ew short
time at home, uilt in storage and organi ation will ecome
months, the andemic changed how and where we worked.
more o ular to a oid clutter and stress.
Dining rooms became board rooms and bedrooms became
One o the many enefits o custom urniture is si e, sha e,
classrooms. This trans ormation caused e eryone to rethink
and color customi ation. Incredi le custom homes in the
their li ing s ace. Furniture that once was decoration we
Truckee Tahoe region, and other eauti ul wide o en s aces
ound oursel es using more than e er. Our couches and chairs
can e challenging to urnish with off the shel ieces that
needed to e more com orta le. Our shel ing and ta les
come in standard si es and colors. en when these mass
needed to e more unctional. Whether it was long days o
produced pieces come from high end furniture companies,
oom calls or inge watching Netfli , we ha e ne er li ed in
they can eel out o lace. Si e conscious ca ins can also run
our homes more. We needed e erything to ha e a ur ose. We
into this problem when store bought furniture is too large,
required our furniture to be more comfortable and functional
wastes space, or does not appropriately match the look and
ut also ring oy into our li es. cellent orm causes oy,
eel. Whether large or small, restored or new, uality custom
and the seamless merging of both form and function brings a
made urniture has a lace in e eryone’s home. This year and
sense o satis action when we des erately needed it. intage
the years to come will bring us all back together, and we’ll want
urniture and amily heirlooms once again ecame cherished.
the urniture that hel s make that ossi le.
As 2020 came to a close, our furniture’s function and comfort
brought us either a sense of comfort or the desire to reimagine
Thanks to Paul Schnobrich at Schnobrich Woodworks for writing this
our s aces. Chea and dis osa le mass roduced urniture article. You can contact Paul at 530.559.5509, schnobrichwoodworks@
that rought little or no oy into our li es made way or gmail.com or www.schnobrichwoodworks.com.
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From the beginning of the building Architects are always thinking out
industry, concrete has always played o the o with their designs and not
a role as the stable base material. only want to challenge the builders but
Recently it has developed into a popular ha e their designs stand out rom the
material to finish the interior o not only others. The integration o ig eams,
commercial buildings, but now into the either wood or metal, and especially
residential space. concrete on the inside o homes rings
From flooring, counter to s, fire laces out the wow actor they are looking or.
and even accent walls, concrete has Concrete counter to s and floors are
become a popular choice due to its the most cost effecti e and easiest way
boldness and durability. Although with to add concrete into a home design.
some applications it can be pricey, once When heated and polished, concrete
done it is asically maintenance ree. floors not only offer some o the most
As the modern and industrial homes com orta le seamless tem erature
become more popular, the sharp tight control and durability, but also stands
lines o concrete lay right into u to the test o daily li e, kids and ets.
the design. Concrete countertops are a bold and
Concrete is a heavy material and stylish choice to make your kitchen
o ten di cult to work with, ut when or bathroom anything but normal.
done right the end result will be a The o ularity o interior concrete is
ocal oint o a home. As the use o rapidly growing and the bar continues
concrete evolves, the ability to color the to rise. Large oard orm concrete
concrete as well as change the texture fire laces and accent walls that were
and a earance make concrete an rarely seen are finding their way into
attracti e finish o tion. Concrete has many homes throughout the region.
always een thought o as a cold rough Although concrete is not or e eryone, it
material but when heated and polished is definitely a roduct that is noticed and
it has ecome increasingly o ular or will always make a statement.
residential applications. In our area,
Thanks to Grady Jones at Bobby Jones Concrete
oard orm concrete seems to e one o for writing this article. You can contact Grady at
the go to choices or interior walls 530.563.5005, grady@bobbyjonesconcrete.com
and fire laces. or www.bobbyjonesconcrete.com.
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