THE MAYER’S BLOG

Ideas & Insights for Peninsula Homeowners

Straight talk on remodeling, ADUs, kitchens, and bathrooms from the Mayer’s Construction team.

Garage-to-ADU Conversion on the Peninsula: What Bay Area Homeowners Should Know

The most valuable square footage you own may be behind your roll-up door. How Peninsula homeowners turn an underused garage into a legal, livable second home — design, permits, and timelines.

June 9, 2026 By the Mayer’s Construction Team

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Peninsula Living

Why Remodeling Makes More Sense Than Moving on the Peninsula

Moving costs on the Peninsula are brutal. Most homeowners who crunch the numbers find that remodeling delivers more value — and more home — than buying up.

April 2026

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Kitchen

What Your Peninsula Kitchen Remodel Actually Involves

Before you start, know what’s really involved. Timelines, permits, and what to expect from demo to final walkthrough.

April 2026

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Bathroom

Bathroom Remodels on the Peninsula: What Saratoga, Los Altos, and Palo Alto Homeowners Get Right

The Peninsula’s most successful bathroom remodels share a few things in common. Here’s what they are.

April 2026

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ADU

ADU or JADU? How to Decide for Your Peninsula Property

JADU or full ADU — the right answer depends on your lot, your goals, and Santa Clara County’s rules.

April 2026

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Home

The Ranch Home Gut Remodel: A Guide for Mountain View and Sunnyvale Homeowners

Most 1950s–60s ranch homes on the Peninsula are prime candidates for a full gut remodel. Here’s how to plan one.

April 2026

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