A client of mine has a business here in Central New York and owns a building adjacent to the main location. The space was unoccupied for some time and my client had a prospective tenant in mind.
The tenant owned a natural food store and within the store was a ...
You may be thinking of changing the use of your commercial building with major renovations. You could divide it up into smaller spaces to get more rent. Or rebuild the interior for a new tenant that will not only pay higher rents, but also be more stable. You ...
In the last post, we talked about how to use Building Codes to your advantage when constructing or renovating a residential or commercial building. Here, we’ll talk about how you can more effectively get the right information from the codes department ...
Believe it or not, building codes have been used for centuries to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare. In the U. S., the Colonies installed them often and usually in just a few sentences restricting such things as the use of wooden chimneys to prevent fires. During the ...
If you plan to build a new home or commercial structure, you’re probably aware that you’ll need a building permit from the local municipality. But what if you’re renovating? Whether building new or renovating, the question often arises, when should you apply for a building permit?
Today, each municipality may ...
For the first time in the Utica area, you’ll get to see magnificent sculptures designed and built with thousands of donated cans of food. This visually and structurally stunning Canned Art exhibit will be at Sangertown Square from Friday, April 19 until Sunday, April 21.
Since 1992, over 100 cities ...
Sometimes we rely a bit too much on gravity when it comes to sound, or not so sound, building construction. I walked thru a friend’s garage the other day and noticed some beams not fastened to the columns. The vertical beams were resting on the columns with nothing keeping them ...
If you live in Central New York, you've probably had ice back up on the edge of your roof. A friend of mine sustained over $20,000 worth of damage to his front porch when a huge block of ice fell on it from the roof. The ice had backed up ...
If you or a loved one are enjoying the retired life here in Central NY, you're probably traveling, playing sports, having fun with your family...and doing what you can to live at home as long as possible.
One of the ways the golden years are made easier is with the ...
The finished basement remodeling is almost done. It's your Man Cave...decked out with large screen TV, bar, and recliners. You can't wait, watching the next game with the guys, your Sunday sports haven 'downstairs' in your own private space.
But then you notice moisture seeping in around parts of the ...
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