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You searched for building permitsBuilding inspections are used by local government to insure that residential and commercial construction is done following current building codes. Inspections are done by people certified by the state or the International Code Council, in one or more building disciplines including residential …
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When you build a house or remodel your home, your local town requires you to apply for a building permit (also called a construction permit). You can think of the permit process as a dialog between the homeowner, the builder or remodeler, and the town's building department. The goal of the …
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For many, the American dream includes owning your own house. For some homeowners, this dream involves building a custom house they design with the features they want. It's an amazing experience to watch your dreams move from a set of blueprints to your new home's framing. Building a custom home …
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A Certificate of Occupancy (CO) is used to confirm that a new building has been inspected, and is ready for use by the intended occupants. The document is issued by a local government agency, typically the building department. It certifies that the building is in compliance with all local laws and …
Finishing an attic is less expensive than putting an addition on your house but it still takes time and money (more ideas for finding extra space at home). In fact it takes more time and money than you realize, so this article provides you with an attic remodeling checklist to help you research your …
A home architect provides a rich set of skills to help you design your dream home but who else should be on your team? Ideally, you will save time and money by including both a home architect a home builder on your design team. That's because it's much easier to make design changes on paper, than …
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