Building Code

The building code is the law set by the local, state and federal governments around how buildings should be built. Building codes tend to be most specific at the local government level, where they may describe specific measurements for entrances, exits and other areas. Following the building code and making sure your contractors follow it is critical to home improvement success. How can you navigate the building code? What should you watch out for?

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Homeowners Association Won't Help With Neighbor Dispute

Added February 27, 2009 by Ilyce R. Glink and Samuel J. Tamkin

A homeowners association may be able to help property owners in disputes between neighbors. If the association can't or won't help you, your local city, village or town government may help you. In many municipalities, local codes and ordinances require homeowners to abide by certain rules when it comes to issues like installing gutters and downspouts and how it affects the flow of water from one lot to another.

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Renovate Or Start With New Construction?

March 16, 2009

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How should you make the decision to renovate or gut rehab your existing home, or if you should tear down your home and start from scratch with new construction? Good builders can make a renovation just as good, if not better, than new construction. The price of completely renovating versus new…

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