Hiring Building Professionals, Pt. 3: How to Hire a Contractor
A few years back, the federal trade commission (FTC) published a pamphlet to assist homeowners in selecting a reputable contractor […]
Hiring Building Professionals, Pt. 2: Do I Need a Professional Engineer (PE)?
In part 1 of this series on hiring building professionals, we discussed the role of the architect. Our focus now […]
Hiring Building Professionals, Pt. 1: Do I Need an Architect?
When it comes time to build, a large portion of a property owner’s stress can have to do with the […]
Friendship, Religion, and “It’s a Wonderful Life”
In the closing scene of the classic Capra film, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” George Bailey’s guardian angel, Clarence, gifts and […]
San Francisco Soft Story Retrofit Program in 3 Steps
Here’s how it works . . . Step 1: Hire a licensed design professional (architect or engineer) to complete and […]
Foggy Mountain Mashup
After a brief introduction to the banjo in college, I was very happy to get reacquainted when, for my 30th […]
Self-Betrayal
“All my life I have been lying. Even when I told the truth. For I never told the truth for […]
Bill Evans on Prairie Home Companion
If you’re a fan of the banjo or traditional music, you won’t want to miss A Prairie Home Companion this […]
Building Permit Expirations
Once a building permit has been obtained, most jurisdictions require that construction on the project commence within a certain amount […]
Ken Burns on Story
A short film by Tom Mason and Sarah Klein:
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