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The 4 backyard additions that legally require a permit - yet 90% of homeowners skip it

Every spring, contractors across the country get the same call: a homeowner wants to build a deck, put in a pool, or throw up ...
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When You Need a Permit for That DIY Project (and When You Don't)

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...