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Are ADUs Worth It?

Are ADUs Worth It?

Home additions are widely regarded as the most complex and expensive home improvement project there is. This is due to the fact that one is not only performing new construction but they are also conjoining or building off of an existing structure. This means that a litany of factors can be involved with construction and code regulations. Building a full room addition will typically require changes to the home’s existing floorplan, installing additional foundations, new framing, and finishing to create a new living space. If that isn’t complicated enough, starting a home addition can be daunting as homeowners who begin the process won’t have a finalized budget until approved plans with their municipality are approved which can mean months of architectural, structural, and design work. Despite the daunting scope of this type of home improvement project. Home additions are extremely valued due to the inherent value of increasing livable square footage to one’s home is.

How to Build a Home Addition

How to Build a Home Addition

Home additions are widely regarded as the most complex and expensive home improvement project there is. This is due to the fact that one is not only performing new construction but they are also conjoining or building off of an existing structure. This means that a litany of factors can be involved with construction and code regulations. Building a full room addition will typically require changes to the home’s existing floorplan, installing additional foundations, new framing, and finishing to create a new living space. If that isn’t complicated enough, starting a home addition can be daunting as homeowners who begin the process won’t have a finalized budget until approved plans with their municipality are approved which can mean months of architectural, structural, and design work. Despite the daunting scope of this type of home improvement project. Home additions are extremely valued due to the inherent value of increasing livable square footage to one’s home is.

Denver Making Sidewalks Their Responsibility

Denver Making Sidewalks Their Responsibility

If a broken sidewalk is reported, it can take an estimated 50 years to get it fixed. According to the city auditor, city sidewalks are your responsibility to fix even though they are in the public right-of-way. Due to a law made back in the 1950s, Denver made home and business owners responsible for fixing them and building them. This was the fallout to a push for updating the city’s main mode of transportation which was decided by the government that cars would be the way. However, not everybody drives – even today.