When do I need a building permit?
This is a question I often hear when meeting with homeowners. The building code in California says: almost always. Of course, there’s a bit more to it than that.
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Metal, on the other hand, inspires no warm feelings in most of us. It’s cold and harsh. And not easy to alter. So why would anyone want to build their house out of metal?
That sounds like a great idea. But is it? continue reading Should we only build with American products? »
Patios, decks, outdoor grills and kitchens can all be accessed with sliding glass doors or a pair of French doors. But what if you want to take open air living even farther?
When you start a remodel you might assume you will have an architect design and draw the project, find a contractor to give you a bid, and then start construction. While this design-bid-build method is traditional, there is another way–the design-build method. |
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