Lindsay French answered:
Is it a bad idea to get rid of the bathtubs in the house?
I would recommend keeping at least one bathtub in the house, preferably the master. Personally, I would purchase a home without any bathtubs, but that is because I currently do not have
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Jayne Garmaty answered:
Live in Windsor Park, looking at converting carport to living space. Suggestions....
Hi Oh You -
I'm very familiar with Windsor Park and if you have the somewhat typical carport adjacent to the home to the far left or right, you can do a nice conversion. Other opini
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Charles Fisk, AIA, NCARB answered:
Is there a landscape architect or other professional who designs horse properties in the hill country?
Hi Liz,
I can help you with your request. I am an Austin architect and have designed large and small residential hill contry projects.
Call me at 512-422-1337.
Gareth Ellzey answered:
I'm going to have a carport built in front of my house. I live in central Austin right near downtown. Can anyone recommend a good contractor?
Be SURE to look at your survey and ascertain if a carport is a permitted project, AND if you are in the City of Austin, you WILL have to get a permit. The contractors who have answered
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Betina Foreman answered:
Should we remodel our 3/1 in 78704 to make it more appealing to buyers and get a higher sale price?
This question is a year old and should be closed. It's been answered a million times already. People it's time to move on to current questions.
Tim Sweeney answered:
I own an old house near the lake in the Chicon neighborhood and would like to tear it down & re-build a brand new home on the lot. Where do I?
you can put in an application for a demolition permit, it requires your notarized signature and a tax certificate showing the taxes have been paid, the tax cert costs $10 and it should
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John Riddle answered:
Does anyone have a good electrician, for a modest outdoor wiring job? My electrician has moved to California.
Varnell Electrical is very good 512-858-2408
Alison Shuman answered:
Foundation check needed ASAP
Did you get what you needed? I'd be interested to know what you decided to do.
JOSEPH E JARUSINSKY JR answered:
Cheap Remodel Advice
UTHorn, good advice so far. As far as the granite, there are companies who will resurface the tops of counters, showers, etc. and I also just saw an ad on tv recently for a new do-it-yo
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Les Sherman (512) 947-8333 answered:
I'm looking at a home which will require an addition downstairs. What's the best way to ball-park estimate the impervious cover I can add?
The quickest and most accurate way, if the property is in Austin, would be to call or go by the planning and zoning office at 505 Barton Springs Road, off of S. 1st St. and Barton Sprin
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Randy Massey answered:
Pool converted to pond?
Sherri-
If your planning on selling your home, your best bet is to obtain two sets of bids from multiple contractors 1) to Repair the Existing Pool and return it to good working cond
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ShawnMon Real Estate Practice answered:
What is the average cost/sf of a single-story home addition in Austin, TX?
safely, $100 per sq. ft.
$75 per sq.ft. is attainable
Over $100 per sq.ft. as needed for above-average design/materials
Betina Foreman answered:
Looking to do some remodeling to our home . Could someone please recommend a good trustworthy contractor ? Thanks for your help
Dear Clayton AngiesList.com is a great place to find contractors. If you need a carpenter I love Noah's Ark Construction (512)569-2557. Claude LeGace (512) 585-7129 is the best and
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Sharon Seligman answered:
Cost of refurbishing a house.
Drummer-I agree that the first thing to do is clearly understand the market. What has sold, price range, how long it took. Look at last 90 days, max, 6 months back. Compare your house
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Shannon T. Schmitz answered:
Garage conversion in Austin?
Hello Crestview Resident;
The cost of building an addition, including simply enclosing a garage, in Austin is between $70 to $120 per Square Foot. This all depends on the contractor
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DT asked:
Looking for information on requirements of heat to provide for a rental unit.
As purchased the unit (1 bed / 1 bath) had two window units, neither of which had the option to provide heat. There was a gas fan-blown "fireplace" that could provide heat, but accord...
Emmanuel Scanlan answered:
Austin permitting scope of work
Hello DT,
The building codes, requirements, et al, have a tendency to become confusing the way they cross reference each other, are modified, etc., etc. My attempt below was a simpl
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Betina Foreman answered:
Permits for home renovation/remodel?
Dear DT,
If you are using a General Contractor to oversee the construction process, they should be the ones working with the city to obtain your permits. I would discuss the entire pro
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Richard answered:
I need a referral for a general contractor to fix up a house. Any recommendations?
Call: Richard at: 410-977-7320 for fixing your home. I am a carpenter journeyman here in baltimore & I would
like to help you!!
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