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Remodeling a Hastings Ranch House: What the 1950s Left Behind and What the City Will Let You Change
Hastings Ranch is Pasadena's biggest mid-century tract, and Upper and Lower Hastings Ranch are governed by two different zoning overlays. What a 1950s Fickett ranch house hides in its walls, what the City will let you change, why we usually say don't go up, and what a remodel costs from our published ranges.
Pasadena Remodeler
10 hours ago7 min read
Fire-Resistant Home Remodeling in Pasadena: 2026 Cost, Code & Insurance Guide
Embers, not flames, destroy most homes in a wildfire. Here is what fire-resistant home remodeling costs in Pasadena in 2026, what the new WUI code requires, and which upgrades earn you an insurance discount.
Pasadena Remodeler
Aug 1811 min read
Craftsman Bungalow Restoration in Pasadena: 2026 Cost, Permits & Period-Authentic Remodeling Guide
A 2026 guide to Craftsman bungalow restoration in Pasadena — real costs, City permits and historic review, Mills Act tax savings, and period-authentic remodeling ideas for Bungalow Heaven and the San Gabriel Valley.
Pasadena Remodeler
Jun 167 min read