Home Design Ideas – Better way to Improve your Home!

I once employed a really fine contractor who completely forgot about the certificate of occupancy. A year after the work was completed, I received a notice from the municipality that I might be fined if I used the tub in the master bath without one. Read more

Usually, 48 to 72 hours notice is required, because the inspectors are handling other work. Make sure that the contractor keeps all inspection appointments. It matters little if the inspector is late or doesn’t show up, but if the contractor makes the same error, the inspector will not be happy and that could affect your project. Read more

All three towns, however, will likely follow the same rules governing emergency exits from the basement bedroom. Any variation should be part of your contractor’s repertoire. You are likely to need more than one permit. Read more

The upside to keeping it legal is that you won’t have to spend a lot of money to raze what you’ve built or on lawyers in a drawn-out court case that you probably won’t win. The downside is that the municipality will be aware of everything you do and will likely raise your assessment and your property taxes. Read more