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 …
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My House is Built with Styrofoam Insulation?
When we moved to Arizona recently, I knew I'd be learning more about stucco (it's everywhere) and air conditioning which is more important than heating, with temperatures over 100° for several months each year. What I wasn't prepared for was a remodeling friend visiting from New York, tapping on the …
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How One Family Used a Tiny House to Rebuild Their Life
Many people lost their homes with the economic collapse in the late 2000's. Each of us learned different things from these catastrophic events, whether you were affected directly or had friends you supported through the collapse. Here is one young family's amazing story about how they're rebuilding …
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5 Reasons Why Home Buyers Choose New Construction
Many home buyers want a new-construction house. Their reasons vary, with a few common themes that most home buyers give for picking new construction. The most common reason given is the feeling that comes with living in a house where everything is fresh and new. Design and Construction Week …
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Picking Low Maintenance Features When Building a House
Today's home buyers understand that buying a new house gives them the opportunity to pick out their cabinets, appliances and many other finishes. What you might not realize is when buying a new house, you can also invest in low maintenance upgrades that will reduce your ongoing home operational and …
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Building a House & Homeowner Allowances
Building a house involves trade-offs. Many of the decisions you make are based on costs, and by creating a detailed list of product specifications, you make decisions on paper before you start spending money. This approach worked for me when building our fourth home. My list four pages long, and …
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