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REMODELING
Sunday, May 20, 2018
Here’s links to a collection of our blog posts about “REMODELING":
• What are the problems to look for when buying a homeowner remodeled house?
• Does it make sense to buy an older mobile home and remodel it?
• Can I leave a gas water heater in place when remodeling a garage into a family room or bedroom?
• How can I tell the difference between a renovation project house and a tear-down?
• Do I need a building permit for a backyard shed?
• What are the most common problems when a homeowner encloses a porch without a building permit?
• How can I tell the difference between a fixer-upper with potential and a money pit?
• How difficult is it to change a window to french doors or a sliding glass door?
• How do I find a good contractor?
• What home improvements require a permit?
• How can I find out if all the home improvements had a building permit?
• What do I need to know about building an addition to a mobile home?
• Why are expired building permits a problem for both the seller and buyer of a home?
• Do I have to bring my whole house up to current building code when I do any remodeling, alterations or additions?
• What is a "Level 1 Alteration" according to the Florida Building Code (FBC)?
• What is a "Level 2 Alteration" according to the Florida Building Code (FBC)?
• What is a "Level 3 Alteration" according to the Florida Building Code (FBC)?
• Can I remove the interior walls under a roof truss?
• What are the common problems when a homeowner converts a garage to conditioned living space, such as a family room?

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