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<channel><title><![CDATA[RICHARD REED CONSTRUCTION - Blog]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.richardreedconstruction.com/blog]]></link><description><![CDATA[Blog]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2023 16:55:29 -0700</pubDate><generator>Weebly</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Did you know?: BBB Accreditation]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.richardreedconstruction.com/blog/did-you-know-bbb-accreditation]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.richardreedconstruction.com/blog/did-you-know-bbb-accreditation#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2014 15:14:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.richardreedconstruction.com/blog/did-you-know-bbb-accreditation</guid><description><![CDATA[ &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Richard Reed Construction is an accredited business! That means that everything we do is on par with Better Business Bureau standards, and we'll go the extra mile to make sure that your experience is a pleasant one!&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;We strive to hold up the 8 principals that the BBB seeks to uphold:Build&nbsp;Trust:&nbsp;Establish and maintain a positive track record in the marketplace.Advertise Honestly:&nbsp;Adhere to established standards of advertising and sellin [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span class='imgPusher' style='float:right;height:0px'></span><span style='display: table;width:auto;position:relative;float:right;max-width:100%;;clear:right;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a><img src="https://www.richardreedconstruction.com/uploads/3/6/9/1/3691127/2605332_orig.jpg" style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 40px; margin-left: 40px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:0; max-width:100%" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder wsite-image" /></a><span style="display: table-caption; caption-side: bottom; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -40px; margin-bottom: 40px; text-align: center;" class="wsite-caption"></span></span> <div class="paragraph" style="display:block;">&nbsp; &nbsp; <span style="font-weight:normal">&nbsp;Richard Reed Construction is an accredited business! That means that everything we do is on par with <a href="http://www.bbb.org/sdoc/business-reviews/construction-and-remodeling-services/richard-c-reed-construction-in-escondido-ca-172006950" target="_blank">Better Business Bureau </a>standards, and we'll go the extra mile to make sure that your experience is a pleasant one!&nbsp;</span><br />&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<span style="font-weight:normal">We strive to hold up the 8 principals that the BBB seeks to uphold:</span><ol><li><strong><span>Build&nbsp;Trust</span></strong><strong>:&nbsp;</strong><span style="font-weight:normal">Establish and maintain a positive track record in the marketplace.</span></li><li><strong>Advertise Honestly:&nbsp;</strong><span style="font-weight:normal">Adhere to established standards of advertising and selling.</span></li><li><strong>Tell the Truth:&nbsp;</strong><span style="font-weight:normal">Honestly represent products and services, including clear and adequate disclosures of all material terms.</span></li><li><strong>Be Transparent:&nbsp;</strong><span style="font-weight:normal">Openly identify the nature, location, and ownership of the business, and clearly disclose all policies, guarantees and procedures that bear on a customer&rsquo;s decision to buy.</span></li><li><strong>Honor Promises:&nbsp;</strong><span style="font-weight:normal">Abide by all written agreements and verbal representations.</span></li><li><strong>Be Responsive:&nbsp;</strong><span style="font-weight:normal">Address marketplace disputes quickly, professionally, and in good faith.</span></li><li><strong>Safeguard Privacy:&nbsp;</strong><span style="font-weight:normal">Protect any data collected against mishandling and fraud, collect personal information only as needed, and respect the preferences of consumers regarding the&nbsp;use of their information.&nbsp;</span></li><li><strong>Embody Integrity:&nbsp;</strong><span style="font-weight:normal">Approach all business dealings, marketplace transactions and commitments with integrity.</span></li></ol><br /><span style="font-weight:normal">If you have any questions about the Richard Reed Construction BBB accreditation, please <a href="mailto:webmaster@richardreedconstruction.com">email us</a>!</span></div> <hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"></hr>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rebuilding After a Disaster]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.richardreedconstruction.com/blog/rebuilding-after-a-disaster]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.richardreedconstruction.com/blog/rebuilding-after-a-disaster#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2014 20:03:38 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[construction jobs]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.richardreedconstruction.com/blog/rebuilding-after-a-disaster</guid><description><![CDATA[          The San Marcos fire from Escondido Hills.      We would like to put our thoughts and prayers out to all of the families affected by the San Diego County fires. Being located in Escondido ourselves, we could (and still can) see the Cocos Fire and Coronado Hills fire from our street. The fires have changed the lives of thousands of people in the past few days, and we understand exactly how much a home means to a family.Richard Reed Construction would like to help you rebuild your lives i [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class='wsite-multicol-table-wrap' style='margin:0 -15px'> <table class='wsite-multicol-table'> <tbody class='wsite-multicol-tbody'> <tr class='wsite-multicol-tr'> <td class='wsite-multicol-col' style='width:46.559297218155%;padding:0 15px'>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:left"> <a href='http://richardcreedjr.weebly.com/blog/the-fire-situation-in-san-diego' target='_blank'> <img src="https://www.richardreedconstruction.com/uploads/3/6/9/1/3691127/2167754.jpg?272" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%">The San Marcos fire from Escondido Hills.</div> </div></div>  </td> <td class='wsite-multicol-col' style='width:53.440702781845%;padding:0 15px'>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">We would like to put our thoughts and prayers out to all of the families affected by the San Diego County fires. Being located in Escondido ourselves, we could (and still can) see the Cocos Fire and Coronado Hills fire from our street. The fires have changed the lives of thousands of people in the past few days, and we understand exactly how much a home means to a family.<br /><br />Richard Reed Construction would like to help you rebuild your lives if your home has been affected by fire, from the Poinsettia Fire all the way down to La Mesa and back up to the Bernardo Fire. We offer free estimates and experience regarding any job, big or small. Let us know if there is anything we can do for <em>you</em>.<br /><br />Also, our hearts go out to all the San Diego fire and police workers who are the real heroes, protecting us from disasters like this. Thank you for all you do.</div>  </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Renewing Your House's Siding (and Saving Money!)]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.richardreedconstruction.com/blog/renewing-your-houses-siding-and-saving-money]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.richardreedconstruction.com/blog/renewing-your-houses-siding-and-saving-money#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2013 22:28:10 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[construction jobs]]></category><category><![CDATA[Exterior]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.richardreedconstruction.com/blog/renewing-your-houses-siding-and-saving-money</guid><description><![CDATA[A recent project we undertook included renewing the siding on a late 1970's house. The siding was beginning to curl and weather, letting water into the walls of the house.Due to the specific size of the siding, the decision was made to reuse as much of the material as possible. Siding of such a custom size could cost almost $10,000 to completely renovate the house! Instead, we took the existing siding, corrected any slight errors (or replaced certain pieces that were too worn to reuse) and tight [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">A recent project we undertook included renewing the siding on a late 1970's house. The siding was beginning to curl and weather, letting water into the walls of the house.<br /><br />Due to the specific size of the siding, the decision was made to reuse as much of the material as possible. Siding of such a custom size could cost almost $10,000 to completely renovate the house! Instead, we took the existing siding, corrected any slight errors (or replaced certain pieces that were too worn to reuse) and tightened up the boards so they fit tightly.<br /><br />Richard Reed Construction easily saved this family thousands of dollars on cost, smartly and effectively!</div>  <div><div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden;"></div> 				<div id='603184713789243917-gallery' class='imageGallery' style='line-height: 0px; padding: 0; margin: 0'> <div id='603184713789243917-imageContainer0' style='float:left;width:33.28%;margin:0;'><div id='603184713789243917-insideImageContainer0' style='position:relative;margin:0px;'><div class='galleryImageHolder' style='position:relative; width:100%; padding:0 0 100%;overflow:hidden;'><div class='galleryInnerImageHolder'><a href='https://www.richardreedconstruction.com/uploads/3/6/9/1/3691127/486559_orig.jpg' rel='lightbox[gallery603184713789243917]' onclick='if (!window.lightboxLoaded) return false'><img src='https://www.richardreedconstruction.com/uploads/3/6/9/1/3691127/486559.jpg' class='galleryImage' _width='333' _height='248' style='position:absolute;border:0;width:134.27%;top:0%;left:-17.14%' /></a></div></div></div></div><div id='603184713789243917-imageContainer1' style='float:left;width:33.28%;margin:0;'><div id='603184713789243917-insideImageContainer1' style='position:relative;margin:0px;'><div class='galleryImageHolder' style='position:relative; width:100%; padding:0 0 100%;overflow:hidden;'><div class='galleryInnerImageHolder'><a href='https://www.richardreedconstruction.com/uploads/3/6/9/1/3691127/4790752_orig.jpg' rel='lightbox[gallery603184713789243917]' onclick='if (!window.lightboxLoaded) return false'><img src='https://www.richardreedconstruction.com/uploads/3/6/9/1/3691127/4790752.jpg' class='galleryImage' _width='333' _height='248' style='position:absolute;border:0;width:134.27%;top:0%;left:-17.14%' /></a></div></div></div></div><div id='603184713789243917-imageContainer2' style='float:left;width:33.28%;margin:0;'><div id='603184713789243917-insideImageContainer2' style='position:relative;margin:0px;'><div class='galleryImageHolder' style='position:relative; width:100%; padding:0 0 100%;overflow:hidden;'><div class='galleryInnerImageHolder'><a href='https://www.richardreedconstruction.com/uploads/3/6/9/1/3691127/9141049_orig.jpg' rel='lightbox[gallery603184713789243917]' onclick='if (!window.lightboxLoaded) return false'><img src='https://www.richardreedconstruction.com/uploads/3/6/9/1/3691127/9141049.jpg' class='galleryImage' _width='333' _height='248' style='position:absolute;border:0;width:134.27%;top:0%;left:-17.14%' /></a></div></div></div></div><div id='603184713789243917-imageContainer3' style='float:left;width:33.28%;margin:0;'><div id='603184713789243917-insideImageContainer3' style='position:relative;margin:0px;'><div class='galleryImageHolder' style='position:relative; width:100%; padding:0 0 100%;overflow:hidden;'><div class='galleryInnerImageHolder'><a href='https://www.richardreedconstruction.com/uploads/3/6/9/1/3691127/9302213_orig.jpg' rel='lightbox[gallery603184713789243917]' onclick='if (!window.lightboxLoaded) return false'><img src='https://www.richardreedconstruction.com/uploads/3/6/9/1/3691127/9302213.jpg' class='galleryImage' _width='333' _height='248' style='position:absolute;border:0;width:134.27%;top:0%;left:-17.14%' /></a></div></div></div></div><div id='603184713789243917-imageContainer4' style='float:left;width:33.28%;margin:0;'><div id='603184713789243917-insideImageContainer4' style='position:relative;margin:0px;'><div class='galleryImageHolder' style='position:relative; width:100%; padding:0 0 100%;overflow:hidden;'><div class='galleryInnerImageHolder'><a href='https://www.richardreedconstruction.com/uploads/3/6/9/1/3691127/690609_orig.jpg' rel='lightbox[gallery603184713789243917]' onclick='if (!window.lightboxLoaded) return false'><img src='https://www.richardreedconstruction.com/uploads/3/6/9/1/3691127/690609.jpg' class='galleryImage' _width='333' _height='248' style='position:absolute;border:0;width:134.27%;top:0%;left:-17.14%' /></a></div></div></div></div><div id='603184713789243917-imageContainer5' style='float:left;width:33.28%;margin:0;'><div id='603184713789243917-insideImageContainer5' style='position:relative;margin:0px;'><div class='galleryImageHolder' style='position:relative; width:100%; padding:0 0 100%;overflow:hidden;'><div class='galleryInnerImageHolder'><a href='https://www.richardreedconstruction.com/uploads/3/6/9/1/3691127/1364303_orig.jpg' rel='lightbox[gallery603184713789243917]' onclick='if (!window.lightboxLoaded) return false'><img src='https://www.richardreedconstruction.com/uploads/3/6/9/1/3691127/1364303.jpg' class='galleryImage' _width='333' _height='248' style='position:absolute;border:0;width:134.27%;top:0%;left:-17.14%' /></a></div></div></div></div><span style='display: block; clear: both; height: 0px; overflow: hidden;'></span> </div>  				<div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden;"></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[May 20th, 2012]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.richardreedconstruction.com/blog/may-20th-2012]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.richardreedconstruction.com/blog/may-20th-2012#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sun, 20 May 2012 20:46:47 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Before & After]]></category><category><![CDATA[Construction Jobs]]></category><category><![CDATA[Ideas]]></category><category><![CDATA[Remodel]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.richardreedconstruction.com/blog/may-20th-2012</guid><description><![CDATA[Introducing: The Blog  After a while of non-use, we have been&nbsp;re-inspired&nbsp;to share some of our tips, tricks, helpful hints, and construction ideas with you.Coming soon: an early 1900's house in Los Angeles gets an update, going from dated to re-created!  Before:      Notice the cracks in the tile and retro wallpaper. This bathroom shows definite signs of aging.       This old iron tub with antique faucets need some replacing.          During:                        [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2 style="text-align:left;">Introducing: The Blog</h2>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">After a while of non-use, we have been&nbsp;re-inspired&nbsp;to share some of our tips, tricks, helpful hints, and construction ideas with you.<br /><br /><br />Coming soon: an early 1900's house in Los Angeles gets an update, going from dated to re-created!</div>  <h2 style="text-align:left;">Before:</h2>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.richardreedconstruction.com/uploads/3/6/9/1/3691127/3067427_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:100%;max-width:1066px" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%">Notice the cracks in the tile and retro wallpaper. This bathroom shows definite signs of aging.</div> </div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.richardreedconstruction.com/uploads/3/6/9/1/3691127/9220776_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:100%;max-width:1066px" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%">This old iron tub with antique faucets need some replacing.</div> </div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.richardreedconstruction.com/uploads/3/6/9/1/3691127/7444713_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:100%;max-width:1066px" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <h2 style="text-align:left;">During:</h2>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.richardreedconstruction.com/uploads/3/6/9/1/3691127/2084668_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:100%;max-width:1066px" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.richardreedconstruction.com/uploads/3/6/9/1/3691127/6184670_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:100%;max-width:1066px" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.richardreedconstruction.com/uploads/3/6/9/1/3691127/1318323.jpg?499" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <h2 style="text-align:left;"></h2>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>