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Q. We’re in contract to buy a house and want to get started ASAP. We heard it can take a long time to get a permit, but we want to do things the right way and not have to worry about getting caught or having our new neighbors rat us out. We need a new kitchen, and . . .
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9/22/16
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Q. Our construction never seems to end. It’s been three years since we started renovations and built a second-floor rear addition. We thought we did everything right . . .
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By Monte Leeper
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9/15/16
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Q. Our son is starting college and is in the “pre-architecture” program, taking basic courses like English and algebra. What can you recommend that he take or do to be more prepared for architecture school?
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By Monte Leeper
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9/8/16
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Q. My backyard was completely redone — even the bulkhead — after everything was ruined by Hurricane Sandy. I made sure I had all permits . . .
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By Monte Leeper
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9/6/16
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Q. We need a new roof. I’ve always been told that roofs need vents. Ours has a ridge vent. Every time we have severe wind and rain, it leaks. I’ve been told it’s not steep enough. There are so many types of roof vents . . .
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By Monte Leeper
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8/24/16
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We're planning to sell our house, and have a deck and a dormer bathroom to legalize before we sell. How much time will we need to allow for this, and is there anything else . . .
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By Monte Leeper
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8/17/16
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Q. I started to build a backyard barbecue with a countertop and refrigerator. I also put in a patio and built a roof over the whole thing so we can have a shaded table. I don’t see why I need a permit . . .
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By Monte Leeper
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8/10/16
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Q. We just had our driveway and front steps redone. The contractor took us to a mason supply to look at different choices, and we’re happy with the color, etc. We noticed, after they left . . .
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By Monte Leeper
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8/3/16
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Q. We’re trying to decide many things about our home — whether to lift, move or stay put. We’re in our 70s and retired but still active, and take stairs to go to sleep each night, for now.
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By Monte Leeper
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7/27/16
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Q. I have a flat black rubber-sheet roof glued to plywood on my store and several questions about having it either fixed or replaced. I finally looked at it after it leaked recently. Roofers have looked at it and said . . .
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By Monte Leeper
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7/20/16
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