Tag: Build
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How to buy garden land from a neighbour to build a house
When the search for a self build plot seems fruitless and frustrating, have you considered looking closer to home? Buying land off a neighbour with a generous garden is a popular option, when and where it’s possible. This approach to finding a plot comes with advantages, such as knowing the area, not having to move…
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How to protect your garden during a build
Understanding how to protect your garden during a build is vital if you’re going to prevent damage to your plants, shrubs and trees. While undertaking an extension for your home is an exciting prospect it’s also important to make sure your garden doesn’t suffer during the process, so that it ends up needing an overhaul…
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Cruz Construction to Build Vicente’s Market in Roxbury
One of the country’s most venerated and largest 100% Black-owned construction and real estate development and management enterprises. Cruz Companies has announced that John B. Cruz Construction has been selected to transform a former chain pharmacy into a neighborhood supermarket. The project brings together two Cape Verdean-owned companies and leading minority business enterprises to add…
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You could build your new home on a First World War airstrip
Prospective self-builders searching for a unique and historically rich setting could soon have the chance to construct their dream home at one of Britain’s oldest airfields. Old Sarum Airfield, which has stood since the First World War, is set to be transformed after receiving outline planning permission for 315 new homes – with at least…
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Big-D Signature Completes Hearth and Hill Restaurant Build
Big-D Signature has completed the construction of Hearth and Hill, a new 7,500 square foot restaurant located in the vibrant Sugar House neighborhood of Salt Lake City. Owned and operated by the Hill Top Hospitality group, Hearth and Hill is the group’s fourth restaurant, offering an inviting atmosphere paired with contemporary American cuisine. Located on…
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Build a safer home with FireAngel’s smart alarm solutions
What are you doing to protect your property from the risks of fire, smoke damage, and the release of deadly carbon monoxide? When renovating a home, it’s easy to be distracted by the more glamorous elements, but safety should be a top priority. In the UK, about 1 in 4 homes don’t have a working…
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If you buy a plot with planning permission, can you build something else?
If you are buying a plot with planning permission, you may be able to build something else – but it isn’t always easy to do. It’s important to know that different types of planning permission apply to building plots too, making it either easier or harder to make changes to the original consent. And, when…
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Kevin McCloud says ‘it’s never too late’ as Grand Designs sees 82-year-old widow build her forever home
In one of the most moving episodes of Grand Designs this series, 82-year-old Kathryn took on an ambitious new chapter: building her forever home right next door to the one she’s lived in since she was 24. With the help of her architect son, James, Kathryn is saying goodbye to her beloved family home of…
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7 Crucial Questions Before You Build
For many homeowners, the dream of more space doesn’t necessitate a move, but rather a thoughtful expansion of the familiar. Whether it’s accommodating a growing family, creating a dedicated home office, or simply enhancing livability, the decision to build an addition onto an existing structure is a significant one. But before the first nail is…
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MTA plans to build through budget uncertainty
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The MTA is charging ahead with big plans for New York’s infrastructure future, even as questions swirl about where the long-term money will come from. Several major projects have been announced in recent weeks. For instance, last…