THE ILMA JOURNAL

Field notes.
For what comes next.

Project stories, practical planning, and a look behind the scenes with Vlad and Nick.

20 stories

Project photography from the ILMA portfolio

Planning

June 12, 2026 · Field notes

Four questions before your remodel

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Planning

June 8, 2026 · Field notes

When to get a second construction bid

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Community

June 5, 2026 · Field notes

Contractors, realtors & stronger partnerships

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Planning

June 2, 2026 · Field notes

Choosing a room-addition contractor

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Remodeling

May 28, 2026 · Field notes

A clearer remodeling journey

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Property care

May 27, 2026 · Field notes

Small repairs deserve attention

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Project stories

May 22, 2026 · Field notes

What was hiding inside a backyard structure

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Community

May 19, 2026 · Field notes

At the 2026 REALTOR® Expo

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Project stories

May 14, 2026 · Field notes

Inside the Tarzana transformation

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Community

May 13, 2026 · Field notes

Building relationships in Calabasas

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Planning

May 6, 2026 · Field notes

Finding the right local remodeler

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Community

April 28, 2026 · Field notes

A conversation with the KW team

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ADUs

April 23, 2026 · Field notes

Planning an ADU in Calabasas

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Property care

April 22, 2026 · Field notes

Understanding popcorn ceilings

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For realtors

April 21, 2026 · Field notes

Turning inspection reports into repair estimates

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Planning

April 9, 2026 · Field notes

Understanding turnkey construction

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ADUs

April 7, 2026 · Field notes

Exploring ADUs in Vista Pointe

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ADUs

April 3, 2026 · Field notes

The family-led approach to ADU building

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Design & permits

July 11, 2025 · Field notes

From the first idea to a permit-ready plan

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Construction

July 11, 2025 · Field notes

Preparing a site for what comes next

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Field notes.For what comes next.

Four questions before your remodel

When to get a second construction bid

Contractors, realtors & stronger partnerships

Choosing a room-addition contractor

A clearer remodeling journey

Small repairs deserve attention

What was hiding inside a backyard structure

At the 2026 REALTOR® Expo

Inside the Tarzana transformation

Building relationships in Calabasas

Finding the right local remodeler

A conversation with the KW team

Planning an ADU in Calabasas

Understanding popcorn ceilings

Turning inspection reports into repair estimates

Understanding turnkey construction

Exploring ADUs in Vista Pointe

The family-led approach to ADU building

From the first idea to a permit-ready plan

Preparing a site for what comes next

Let’s build the homeyou have in mind.

Start with a free estimate.

Field notes.
For what comes next.

Let’s build the home
you have in mind.