The winner of our Dodgers ticket contest is Sergio Cruz! Sergio will receive two tickets to see the Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Chicago Cubs on Sunday, August 30. Thanks to everyone who entered and look for another awesome contest soon! CONTEST IS CLOSED SPECIAL BONUS: Go follow us on Facebook, Twitter & Pinterest for an […]

Local stone is great material for creating a landscape design that’s timeless and durable. When thinking about landscape materials for garden design projects, consider local stone based on the shapes, sizes and colors available where you live. Different types can be mixed and matched for paving, walkways, walls, water features and more. The basics. Local […]

Below are photos from a client we have in Southern California. They used several different drought resistant materials from our facility and the job turned out great!  Please share your photos with us and we’ll post to our website and social media channels – send them to ArroyoBuildingMaterials@gmail.com – thanks!

Good weather should be enjoyed to its fullest extent. To do that you have to actually go outside. But if your home lacks an enticing outdoor living space, there’s little incentive to venture out. Outdoor living is seeing a bit of an explosion lately: Adding a deck is one of the most requested home projects […]

Not all trucks are created equal. While many companies continue to rely on vehicles that emit harmful fumes, many green companies have switched to clean idle trucks. These modified vehicles allow drivers to do their job without having to worry about polluting the environment in the process. Doing their part in support of attaining and […]

You have the vision. You know what you want. But getting that sparkling new kitchen or expansive master closet isn’t as easy as making a wish and snapping your fingers. From the beginning, your project is set up for numerous pitfalls and missteps, and nowhere is this more true than in the permitting process. Skip […]

10 Rules to live by so you don’t hate your contractor! 1. Get referrals. Too few people actually do this. Make a point of contacting recent clients. 2. Check out past work. Nothing beats an in-person look-see. 3. Make inquiries. Asking “How do you bill?” and “Who’ll be the job foreman?” helps avoid surprises. 4. […]

More than 40 percent of homeowners plan to update their homes in the next two years, according to the latest Houzz & Home Study. Of those who plan to remodel, 78 percent cite their motivation as improving the look and feel of the space. “With an increasing amount of home remodeling projects in the works, […]

You’ve probably heard it before, the kitchen and the bathroom are the best places to invest your remodel dollars. And while this is certainly true, they aren’t the only improvements that recoup a significant amount of costs when you sell. Here are five remodel projects that stand a good chance at increasing your home’s value. […]