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Pros and Cons of Radiant Floor Heating
Radiant floor heating turns your floor into a large-area radiator. The floor becomes a heated surface that directly warms the home…
Novato, CA approves innovative permitting requirements for accessory dwelling units
Great news for our friends in the north bay! The city council of Novato, California, has approved a new zoning ordinance that creates a new class of ADUs, “Junior Accessory Dwelling Units” or JADUs, with friendlier permitting requirements…
San Carlos Second Dwelling Unit
n the draft Housing Element, the City of San Carlos will promote the development of second dwelling units to increase housing opportunities…
Cost to design a 478-square-foot accessory dwelling in Albany, CA
The plans include a living area, a bathroom, a kitchen area, a patio with outdoor seating, and plenty of storage. The designer created a design that would accommodate the homeowner’s piano and preferred furniture. While the homeowner chose not to include an oven, stove, or shower at the time of design, the designer left space for those items should they be needed later. Here are the costs.
Carriage Houses and Second Dwelling Units of San Ramon
The City of San Ramon is seeking to amend their development standards to encourage more second dwelling units…
Tax Implications of Airbnb Apartments or a New Accessory Dwelling, Addition or Remodel
Derek Davis, the founder of Shared Economy CPA, just spent some time explaining tax implications of creating an Airbnb rental or building a new home, accessory dwelling or addition for yourself or family…
Have you considered bamboo flooring?
Warm in color, stylish, and strong, bamboo floors have been increasing in popularity. It is a durable and attractive option that has an inviting look. The material comes in at about $2 to $7 a square foot, uninstalled…
San Mateo, CA, Guest House Planning and Building Permits – Accessory Structure vs. Accessory Dwelling
San Mateo turns out to be a tricky city to build an accessory dwelling but quite typical for permitting the most common types of projects: additions, remodels, or accessory structures…
Accessory Dwelling in Kentfield, CA – Marin County Planning and Building Code
We recently started a project on a beautiful mid century modern home in Kentfield, CA. The owner is a professional designer and leader in the sustainability movement, so this will be a great one…
We Love Wool Insulation more than the rest… Spray Foam, Fiberglass, Cotton
Every once in a while we find a product that just makes more sense than the current standard…
Accessory Structures vs. Accessory Dwellings in Oakland, CA
We recently completed three projects in Oakland, California and found that permitting an accessory structure is the easiest permitting experience we’ve seen…
Planning and Building Permit Costs and Requirements for An Accessory Dwelling in Menlo Park, CA
At New Avenue, we have acquired 30 different types of permits to get residential projects approved. These are “normal” projects such as additions, remodels, restorations, accessory dwellings, accessory structures, and custom homes…
Brandon and Anne’s San Mateo Remodel
In the short term the accessory building will serve as a playroom, music room, office, a place to have a beer, and comfortable accommodation to host visiting friends and family…
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