None of my random house-related projects have been of a size or type to warrant a construction or remodeling permit. If I follow through on building a deck to cover (or outright replace) the existing concrete patio, that seemed like something that might need a permit. Maybe. It seems it’s pretty widespread for low-elevation (1′ [...]
Categories: bureaucratis hell, exteriors
Tagged: construction, garden, landscape
Boy, that phrase has taken on a new meaning around here.
When we bought this house, we didn’t know until we were driving through West-by-god-Virginia that we were purchasing a house in the 100-yr flood zone. (Gee, thanks for the warning, assholes.) Given the type of loan, flood insurance would be mandatory — there goes about [...]
Categories: bureaucratis hell, exteriors
Tagged: garden, landscape, structural design