Work without a permit is one of those problems most homeowners do not think about until the project is already moving. In Austin, the City lists work without a permit as one of the common code violations on residential properties, and remodels can cross that line faster than people expect….
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Building a 2nd Story Over a Garage: Austin & Houston Guide
Building a second story over a garage can turn underused space into a guest suite, home office, studio, garage apartment, or flexible family space. It can also become one of the more complicated additions on a home because the project sits at the intersection of structure, site constraints, access, fire…
How to Plan a Walk-In Closet
Use seven practical planning steps to organize wardrobe inventory, circulation, hanging space, drawers, shelving, lighting, and future flexibility.
Outdoor Living Ideas: Seven Planning Considerations
Use seven practical planning considerations to organize comfort, seating, circulation, drainage, lighting, recreation, cooking, and maintenance for an outdoor living area.
Seven Home Trends to Consider
Top 7 Home Trends to Give Your Home a Facelift Paying off your mortgage early may sound great. But for many Americans, it’s actually unwise to spend that money on an early mortgage payoff. The better value sometimes, is investing. And with these great new home trends to invest in,…