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Permits, Codes & Kitchen Remodeling Regulations
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What should a kitchen hood duct-reroute quote include?
Moving cabinets can change the path for a range-hood duct, and the hood’s price may not cover the extra work. How much does the cost usually depend on…
ZONING LAWS DRIVING ME CRAZY - ANYONE ELSE CONFUSED?
Seriously, I've been trying to figure out what exactly I can and can't do with my property because of zoning laws, and it's like reading a foreign language.…
thinking about knocking down a wall - am I asking for trouble?
Been staring at this wall between my kitchen and living room for months now, and I keep picturing how nice it'd be if it wasn't there. But then…
Does a high-CFM range hood trigger makeup-air and electrical permits?
I’m planning a kitchen remodel and want to understand the permit impact before I choose a range hood. I’m looking at a ducted-outdoors hood rather than a recirculating…
how bad could it get if you skip permits on a remodel?
Been thinking lately, say you did some remodeling on your house, nothing huge, just knocking down a wall or two, maybe adding a bathroom...and you didn't bother getting…
plumbing check-up dilemma: DIY or hire a pro?
Noticed some minor plumbing issues lately, nothing major, but thinking it's probably smart to get it checked out properly. Wondering if DIY plumbing checks are good enough or…
when DIY dreams meet city hall reality
Was chatting with my neighbor yesterday, and he told me this crazy story about how he started remodeling his garage into a little guest house - just a…
what if your DIY plumbing fix gets flagged during inspection?
So, um, I was thinking about tackling a minor plumbing issue myself - just swapping out some old pipes under the sink. But then I got to wondering...…
