Starting to research senior housing options isn't easy as it means we're admitting we're getting old and that's not easy. Maybe when you're looking at different senior housing choices for a loved one, the task is easier but ultimately the day will come when you (or they) move to a new home that …
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A Beach Kitchen for Grandkids & Entertaining
The most popular time to tackle home renovations is immediately after you buy a new house. In fact many home buyers make their home buying decisions based on getting a new kitchen, bathroom or deck, and not the actual house they buy. When these Plum Island homeowners bought their new …
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Building Inspections Protect the Homeowner
Building 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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Building Permit (or Construction Permit)
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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Certificate of Occupancy
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 …
Interior Finishes We Can See
Houses are made up of many layers that extend from the outside envelope, to the interior of your home. Some materials are hidden in the walls, while interior finishes are the materials we can see. The interior finishes in a house include: Interior doors. Interior trim from the ceiling …
