Building Codes and Requirements
“The code is a minimum standard, so a house that simply meets code requirements is the worst house you can legally build.” Here’s an interesting article… https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2017/04/26/dont-build-better-houses?utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=editpost According to Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies, there will be around a million-and-a-half housing units built in the United States this year (unit includes apartments, condos, and […]
Making a Budget for Construction and Remodel Projects
So there is an old proverb that says “count the cost”. In other words, whatever it is I want to do, I need to look at all the costs involved to accomplishing that project and figure out if I have enough to pay for that project. Even before looking at costs a budget must be […]
How Much Do Materials Cost?
A lot of that answer depends on what materials you choose to buy. For example if you’re installing tile in your home, tile can range anywhere from $2 a square foot up to $100 a square foot. So if your bathroom is 200 ft.². Then you think well I’m gonna spend between $400 and $2000 […]