Wondering what some of the Brittan Heights interior walls look like? JustĀ in case you’re thinking of taking one down to remodel? Well, follow this LinkĀ and look towards the bottom of the page and there are several photos of a 3/2 unit taken down to the studs. This might help youĀ orĀ a contractor determine what work needsContinue reading “Framing the Remodeling Issue”
Category Archives: Remodels
4 Things I’d Do to the Units Damaged by the Fire
It was very unfortunate what happened to the three Brittan Heights units that were severally damaged by the December 2014 fire. As of April 2015, these homes have been stripped down to the studs and are waiting to be put back together again. However, this might be an opportunity to perform a few upgrades atContinue reading “4 Things I’d Do to the Units Damaged by the Fire”
Resistance is Futile ā You Shall Comply!
First, sorry for the photo but Iām a geeky Star Trek fan so I could not help the Borg reference. That said, back in June I wrote a post about how the HOA now performs a presale inspection on all condos. My warning to sellers was to get this pre-sale inspection done as far aheadContinue reading “Resistance is Futile ā You Shall Comply!”
OMG! $598,000 for 1/1 Brittan Heights Condo
No doubt that 3311 La Mesa Drive #11 was a really well upgraded 1 bedroom. It was a fantastic blend of elegance and practicality. It had a gorgeous stone fireplace, vaulted ceilings, frosted glass doors throughout, a cool kitchen, and a luxurious bath. But it was still just 741 Sqft of condo next to Hillcrest.Continue reading “OMG! $598,000 for 1/1 Brittan Heights Condo”
The Bronze Age – Windows
When the condominium complex wasĀ built back in the early 70s, double pane windows were almost unheard of. Today for energy and noise considerations, many Brittan Heights residents are installing double pane windows. As Henry Ford said, āgive them any color car they want, as long as it’s black!ā At Brittan Heights, the color of theContinue reading “The Bronze Age – Windows”
Hardwood Floors & Urban Legends
Today, hardwood floors may not be installed in the hall area near the Hall bathroom or in the bedrooms of a Brittan Heights condo. Urban legend had it that you could install hardwood floors throughout the entire house if you lived in a downstairs unit. However, in 2006 new rules regarding hardwood floors were implementedContinue reading “Hardwood Floors & Urban Legends”
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