Home Improvement Advice and Services
Advice
Ask the Contractors Board…Experts Answer Common Home Improvement Questions
Do you have questions about hiring and managing building contractors? The California Contractors State License Board has answers.
The Best 10 Contractors near Milpitas
Yelp reviews providing information, planning and qualified contractors to discriminating residents of Milpitas.
Call 811 Before You Dig!
Underground Service Alert (USA) is a free service for homeowners, excavators and professional contractors who are digging, blasting, trenching, drilling, grading, or excavating.
Diamond Certified Contractors in Santa Clara County
Our home, like yours, is the Greater Bay Area and our entire team is dedicated to ensuring you have confidence in the companies you choose.
Get energy efficiency rebates for your home
Complete our online application to speed up the turnaround time for your rebate. Our step-by-step instructions help you find the information you need, plus we provide examples of invoices and other documents required.
Home Depot Sucks
Home Depot is the largest retailer of old growth rainforest wood in the U.S. For this and other reasons, this site really doesn’t like HD.
Key Factory
Mobile and store service for your key needs. Complete expert service for commercial and residential locks.
200 Serra Way, Suite 36
408-263-3775
Lend-A-Tool Shed
Milpitas residents, businesses, property owners and community groups may borrow these tools free of charge!
Online Express Building Permit Application
Thinking of replacing a water heater? Fixing your roof? Residential repairs and replacements require a building permit. You can get one online. Building codes applicable in Milpitas.
Calculators
HomeAdvisor True Cost Guide
Enter in your project type and 95035 to get a ballpark for your project costs. Updated daily. Free.
Installation Cost Calculators
Get current fair pricing for common remodeling, installation, maintenance and repair services. Homewyse provides easy-to-understand cost breakdowns for 1000+ common home projects.
408-262-3667
Crafts & Supplies
Michaels Arts and Crafts Store
Everything you need to create decorative items for your home or office. McCarthy Ranch.
153 Ranch Drive
408-957-9677
Decor
Burlington Coat Factory – Home Decor
For bedroom, bathroom, dining room, kitchen, home accents, Christopher Lowell Collection.
1400 Great Mall Dr.
408-934-0454
Flooring
Crain Floor Covering Tools
Manufacturer of professional quality installation tools for carpet, vinyl and laminate floors.
Floor & Decor
Tile, wood, and stone. Shop top quality floors t rock bottom prices.
1665 N McCarthy Blvd.
408-904-0131
Home Improvement
Home Depot
New project ideas and home improvement tips every month.
1177 Great Mall Dr.
408-942-7301
Kelly-Moore’s CyberPaint City
Help selecting the right paint for your job.
301 W. Calaveras Blvd.
408-946-5914
Sherwin-Williams Paint Store
Brands Carried: Sherwin-Williams, Purdy, Graco, Titan, 3M, Shurtape, H&C, Uniflex, USG, Werner, Mi-T-M, Minwax.
Products/Services Offered: Interior Paint, Exterior Paint, Paint Brushes, Rollers, Spray Equipment, Caulk, Stain.
15 N Milpitas Blvd.
408-946-1765
DONATE BUILDING MATERIALS
Housing for Independent People
Builds homes for low-income, sick, elderly or disabled individuals. They accept building materials, carpeting, ceramic tiles, paint and nearly new appliances.
481 Valley Way
408-941-1850
Storage
Public Storage
Several locations in Milpitas. Estimates and reservations available online. Containers brought to your location for loading.
Saf Keep Storage (aka Bay Rock Storage)
Your property will be more protected at Saf Keep than at your home or apartment. Several locations in Milpitas.
408-957-0500
Windows and Window Coverings
Budget Blinds
Vernon Hasebe, window covering design consultant. We offer a great selection of name brand blinds and shades, free in-home consultation, and “Expert Fit” measuring and installation.
1147 Pescadero St.
408-262-3035