You know that feeling when you're about to tackle a home improvement project and someone mentions permits? Most of us want to skip that tedious paperwork and just get things done. Why does this happen ...

Q: Exactly when does a home-improvement job require a permit? If I do a job that requires a permit and I don't get one, am I in trouble even if I don't get caught? A: Most finish work and ordinary ...

The four-step guide leads the resident through the proper procedure to obtain the appropriate permits for new construction. The first step is to obtain a 9-1-1 address from the 9-1-1 administrator in ...