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October 24, 2026

Ezra Fontaine

Ezra Fontaine covers the paperwork and structure behind bigger projects, including permits, inspections and additions. He explains what the building department will ask for and why.

Planning an ADU from the zoning check to the floor plan Additions and Conversions
Can your attic become a bedroom and what it will need Additions and Conversions
9 basement remodel ideas to plan before you frame a wall Additions and Conversions
What it takes to turn a garage into living space Additions and Conversions
8 home addition ideas and what each one involves Additions and Conversions
When a loft in a house can count as a bedroom Permits and Codes
Can a low basement ceiling be finished and still pass Permits and Codes
What a staircase needs in a floor plan to pass code Permits and Codes