Adding a Second Floor - Does it Count as Building?
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Comments (15)I live in the DC area and I moved here from SoCal about 4years ago. I am in the process of a remodel (drawing and permit approval stage). The going price in this area for a remodel is anywhere from $180-$250/sq.ft. I disagree with marge727 on this. Many homes that I found in the area were built very poorly in terms of layout. Size was another issue, many homes were just too big but so poorly designed that you would drive yourself crazy trying to stay organized or even heat and cool these beasts. Living in the DC area, you will find a variety of homes from 100+ year old homes to new construction. I suggest you pick a great neighborhood and work with an architect. Sometimes, you think you need more space than is really necessary. My home is a ranch style house and has about 1700 sq.ft and my new addition will add 160sq.ft. The house is missing an entry way that is important for storage and transitions through the space. Good luck!...See MoreAdding a second outlet to existing 220 circuit
Comments (1)Having a junction box in the nearby wall isn't a problem, as long as it remains accessible (not buried in a wall). However, you can't hook multiple devices such as a second oven to the same circuit. Before extending this circuit, be sure that the wire and circuit breaker (new and existing) meet the requirements of the new stove/oven....See MoreDoes Anyone Have a Second Floor Laundry?
Comments (11)I don't, but two of my sons do. One lives in an ancient house and had his installed in a big closet near the bathroom. His are front loading machines. The other lives in a five-y-o two-story they had built; his laundry room was always part of the plan. He has standard Kenmore machines- top loading washer. Both have washtubs in the rooms. I've been in both houses many times when laundry was being done (they each have a few kids) and never heard a sound from either. Both washers sit in big rubber tubs made for the purpose, neither has ever had a leak. In the 41 years I've had washers in my basements, I've never had a leak or a hose break, either, but I know it happens sometimes. I can always hear the water running to my washer, and if the house is quiet I can hear it spin. I hear the dryer, also. I'd LOVE to have my machines upstairs. Since that's where the dirty clothes are, it makes sense to have the machines there if you have room. My kids and their wives are delighted that they do. Makes doing laundry much easier....See MoreIncrease ceiling heigh while adding a second floor?
Comments (1)Yes it's possible and you should do that and it's very easy to do, all you have to do is build-up 1st-floor walls to have 8' or 9' ceilings (go for 9' might as well since you doing all that work, the cost will not increase much). Framing crew knows what to do in these cases and the architect who will design your 2nd floor can show a detail, it's done all the time. Good luck...See MoreJoseph Corlett, LLC
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