The answer to this question depends on local regulations regarding construction and renovation. In general, urban and suburban areas require more permits than rural areas; however, it is always better to be safe than sorry. The following are circumstances that frequently require building permits: New Construction: Constructing or building a new home or other…
What every owner-builder aspires to receive. Photo courtesy of iStockphoto Becoming the owner-builder of your own house is a great adventure. It gives you the freedom to design and build what you want, provides great personal satisfaction if you do the work yourself, and can save a lot of money along the way. But for many people who dream of building, it’s hard…
Perhaps the biggest step to getting into better shape is actually making the trip to your local gym. After a long day of emails, going to work out can sometimes feel like a marathon in itself. Save money and time and bring the gym to your home this year! Build an at-home gym for under $1, with these DIY tips. Choose Your Location Once you cancel your gym membership…
The average sales price of a newly constructed house in January 2016 was 494, , according to the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development. Since this price range is well above the average price of an existing home, consumers seeking a newly constructed home often ask whether it would be cheaper to just build a house. Let’s take a look at the numbers…
Though the current economic climate presents some challenges, the time to build is now. Many builders and sub-contractors are seeking construction work and are willing to negotiate on pricing and terms in order to win your job. Prices for construction materials can also be a bargain in comparison to the boom years. The current challenges in building a new home…
Browse for inspiration, but remember that offices in design magazines may not be set up to accommodate a 50-hour work week. Upholstered dining room chairs look amazing, but they won’t support your back. Tiny vintage desks won’t accommodate your project files, and while some people like bright colors, you might get annoyed looking at a whole wall of fire engine…
A new house will probably cost between $80 and $200 per square foot… In one form or another, this question is one of the most frequent requests we receive from our visitors. Unfortunately, it is also one of the few questions that we simply cannot answer very specifically. Can you tell me how much it costs to take a vacation or send my kids to college? How much…
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