Editorial Team
Golden Yards editorial is independent, fact-checked, and focused on helping California homeowners make confident decisions about their outdoor projects.
Senior Editor, Outdoor Living & ADUs
Maya Rivera
Maya Rivera leads Golden Yards' coverage of California ADU regulations, roofing and siding, and climate-adapted outdoor living.
California ADU regulations (SB 9 / SB 10 / AB 1033) · LADBS permit workflow · Coastal Commission review · Roofing and siding for CA climates · Outdoor fireplaces and structural code
Hardscape & Driveways Editor
Tomás Reyes
Tomás Reyes covers hardscape, paver and concrete driveways, walkways, and retaining walls across California's coastal and inland markets.
Concrete vs. paver vs. asphalt driveway selection · Subgrade preparation and aggregate base · Permeable paver systems and stormwater code · Retaining wall engineering thresholds · Walkway and patio jointing methods
Pools & Outdoor Living Editor
Hannah Kessler
Hannah Kessler covers pool construction, outdoor kitchens, pergolas, turf, and landscape design for California homeowners.
Gunite vs. vinyl-liner vs. fiberglass pool selection · Outdoor kitchen gas, electrical, and water requirements · Pergola wind-load engineering (coastal vs inland) · Artificial turf systems and rebate programs · Landscape design under MWELO compliance
Cost & Pricing Editor
David Kim
David Kim covers renovation cost data for Golden Yards. He anchors every figure to a published contractor bid or municipal fee schedule.
Bathroom remodel cost analysis (DFW) · Kitchen remodel cost analysis · Contractor bid line-item review · Town of Highland Park fee schedule · Dallas-area renovation pricing 2024-2026
Permits & Structural Editor
Mike Reynolds
Mike Reynolds covers permits, inspections, and structural topics for Golden Yards from a contractor-pragmatic frame.
Town of Highland Park building permits · City of Dallas residential permit process · Conservation district overlay review · International Plumbing Code (current edition) · National Electrical Code (current edition)