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During the coming months, I will discuss subjects such as: new construction, renovation of existing units, decoration, and construction rules and regulations. Gaining familiarity with these subjects now will help you make wise investment decisions later on.

First, before starting, you should check to see if your ceilings contain asbestos. I suggest you read the article I wrote about this which you can find on our website ww.salboconstruction.com, called “Take Out The Popcorn Walls And Ceilings” in the media section “Renovate correctly”.

This month, let’s discuss new trends in planning and decorating your interior. We will start ooking at the three main rooms in the house, the living room or family room, the kitchen and the dining room. We want them to be open, as uncluttered as possible. An open-plan gives space and volume.

Let's start by choosing the method of installation of the tiles. The first option, called the “thin set” is used in 50% of cases, because it is the fastest, least expensive, and most suitable for tiles up to 20 inches by 20 inches. Using this method, an open space is kept between each tile for room to apply the grout.

It was my pleasure this year, dear readers, to talk about renovation, new construction, and decoration. Let's finish the season with some ideas that will maximize your space by exploiting certain existing structures.

This month, I’m going to talk about artificial turf: its esthetic beauty, its different uses, and its “no cost” maintenance. Although this product was developed in the 1960’s – it has evolved a great deal since then.

Electrical work, plumbing and ventilation made at $ 40 or $ 50 an hour paid under the table are too expansive. A contractor licensed and insured in Florida pays taxes in half than in Quebec, so it has no incentive to hide income. Work and labor are not taxed.

When we acquire a property in Florida, we endorse the legacy of the previous owners and the work they have performed. Before buying, prudence dictates to go to the Department of Building Permits from the municipality to check the history of the work on your new home

If you are looking for a manufactured home within the city of Hallandale Beach, take information about the history of the property before you buy, with the homeowners association at first, but especially with the city itself, otherwise it could cost you many and happened same thing that the unfortunate adventure

There is no advantage in using undeclared work in Florida. Salaries are much lower than those with over Canada and taxes apply only to the materials at half the rates in effect in the north. So accept jobs at $ 40 an hour in cash, it's a bad deal.

Foresee a realistic budget estimates for a total renovation or whether to proceed with phase setting our priorities. In case of total renovation, provide another location where you will live.

Hurricanes Andrew (1992), Katrina and Wilma (2005) revealed numerous flaws about the strength of the materials used and the quality of construction. Authorities, supported by insurance companies, after these events, decided to strengthen the Building Code and everything goes.

Transformed replace this bath by a shower, change for halogen bulbs, moving the air conditioning system; all these small additions, using « Why Not » expression will create new delays and the delivery times.

Did you know that the government of Florida offers up to $25 000 reward to anyone who reports a building contractor who performs work without a Workers Comp for its employees and its subcontractors for which must obtain an exemption if they are self‐employed?

Highland Beach is a quiet town located between Boca Raton and Delray Beach along the Intracoastal which has, however, a thighter administration abour building permit. A builder from Montreal has learned : the work carried out six years ago nearly cost him the sale of the condo. He tells us about his adventure.

The renovation market of Florida is infiltrated by so‐called advisors in building who operate without license or insurance. These persons may trick you large sums of money for work to be done illegally by workers over which you have no control and no recourse.

Florida laws are tough on people who retain the services of contractors or workers without a license and insurance. In fact, under Section 455.228 statutes of Florida an information may lead to a fine of up to $ 5 000 for the one who does the work and a fine of the same amount for the person who hired.

A real estate broker from Montreal acquires and retains the services of a contractor to rebuild the bathroom. The architect chosen to execute the plans realizes that major work has already been done and, after checking the municipality finds that almost all the condo was redone without a license.

Municipalities and / or counties in Florida have squads responsible for the enforcement of the building code. These patrols targeting self‐construction, execution of work by an unlicensed person and work without a license. Their weapon: the "Red Tag", a sticker which means the end of work and the beginning of the tape.