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Written & Published by John King
Converting Dreams to Reality
From the Palace at Versailles to the Roman
Coliseum, from the Great Sphinx to the
Eiffel Tower, humankind has managed to
construct some of the world's great
treasures that not only inspire...
Remodeling Spoken Here
Buy a new home, or remodel this one? Add a
new bedroom and bath, or move? These
questions can be overwhelming. Settling the
thought on remodeling one's residence is
often a difficult process...
Feasibility Study
The Feasibility Study will address the
following: move vs. stay in current
location, remodel vs. tear down and build
new, neighborhood values, styles and
trends...
Design Analysis Agreement
Preliminary Design Analysis - scope of work
and specifications with conceptual
budgeting. Rampart Homes and the
design professionals will consult with the
local building department officials, if
necessary...
Published by the Herald Tribune
For some, downswing has an upside
The housing market may be down, but the
spirits of some of those who remodel and
renovate homes are up. The heady days
of 2004-05 may not be seen again for a
lifetime, but the downturn...
The Primer on Permits
One of the smartest guys I know came up to
me the other day and said, "We just
closed-in our lanai. Did I need to get a
building permit for that?" Now you're
asking. According to government
building...
Universal Design at work in Forest Lakes
In her 25 years of marketing for home
builders, Tracy Lux has learned -- and
taught -- a lot about how houses are
designed and built. But her own aging
house, built in 1966, was becoming...
War Room
When Dr. Bruce R. Maxian was a child growing
up in New York, his mother frequently took
him with her as she shopped for antiques.
While she hunted for china and crystal,
young Bruce looked around for...
To code, and beyond?
If a hurricane were to sweep through the
area, builder John King is confident that
the home at 5232 Siesta Cove Drive will
withstand it. "This will be standing.
It's a far safer house than before the
renovation...
Retrofitness
In the aftermath of recent hurricanes, it
appears that new houses hold together well
in a storm and that hip roofs are more
wind-compatible than gable roofs. That's
reassuring, except for people who own...
Published by
Sarasota County Building Department
Disclosure Statement Owner-Builder
Florida
Statutes are quoted here in part for your
information to indicate the authority for
exemptions for homeowners from qualifying as
contractors and to express any applicable
restrictions...
Published
by Florida Department of Business &
Professional Regulation
Law Enforcement Quick Reference Guide
The Department of Business and Professional
Regulation and your local State Attorney's
Office developed this quick reference guide
to assist you in the field. Unlicensed
activity can jeopardize the health...
Published by My Florida Green Building
Conservation Tips
Air conditioning and heating account for
more than 50 percent of the electric bill,
so making small changes in how you cool and
heat your home can really pay off. Raising
your thermostat can save up to...
Published by Florida Homebuyer
Foreclosed to Fabulous
It's a sign of the times. This Sarasota home
was a foreclosure and, like many distressed
properties, was in disrepair. The floor
buckled, the roof leaked and portions of the
ceiling were falling in. The buyer...
Stormy Weather
Waterfront homeowners have plenty to think
about. If you're house hunting in coastal
Florida, there's more to think about than
just the quality of the schools and the
crime rate. You also need to consider
storm...
Published by Sarasota Magazine
Building a Better Sarasota
Crafting comfortable living spaces with
top-grade materials and innovative design
certainly defines quality construction. But
forging links between community members and
creating a solid base...
Published by the National Association of
Homebuilders
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About
Hiring a Professional Remodeler
The decision to hire a home remodeler can be
intimidating. This section will give you the
tools and inside information on finding,
evaluating, hiring and working with a
remodeler. Your home is your biggest...
Frequently Asked Questions About Green
Remodeling
What is green remodeling? A home can be
considered green when energy efficiency,
water and resource conservation, sustainable
or recycled products, and indoor air quality
considerations...
How to Find Professional Home Remodeler
Candidates for Your Home
You want to hire a professional home
remodeler, but where do you begin? The best
place to start is the Directory of
Professional Remodelers. These home
remodelers uphold the highest
professional...
Learn About Aging in Place and What a
Professional Can Do for You
If you’re like the majority of Americans
over the age of 45, you want to continue
living in a familiar environment throughout
your maturing years. According to the AARP,
older home owners...
The Inside Scoop on How to Evaluate
Professional Home Remodelers
The hardest part in evaluating a remodeler
is knowing exactly what to look for and ask.
This detailed list will help you decide with
confidence who is the best home remodeling
professional for...
What Home Owners Need to Know About Lead
Paint
If you live in a home built before 1978 and
you're contemplating any work that will
disturb more than six square feet of painted
surfaces inside the home or 20 square feet
on the exterior of the home...
Why Hire a Professional Home Remodeler
If you are considering a home remodeling
project, the most important decision you can
make is selecting a professional home
remodeler to do the job. Your home is too
important to entrust to anyone...
Published by Professional Builder
Make Selections with Success
A meticulous design analysis process keeps
the job - and customer - on track. John and
Sally Corcoran were eager to get rolling on
their ranch house remodel in Sarasota, Fla.,
but their contractor, John King...
Published by the Environmental Protection
Agency
Lead Based Paint Renovation
This handbook summarizes requirements of
EPA’s 2008 Lead-Based Paint Renovation,
Repair and Painting
Program Rule (as amended in 2010 and 2011),
aimed at protecting against lead-based paint
hazards...
Renovate Right
Federal law requires contractors that
disturb painted surfaces in homes, child
care facilities and schools built before
1978 to be certified and follow specific
work practices to prevent lead... |
