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Carrie Pierce & Associates Newsletter
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Fixers Under $300K
Building Permits
Low Ceilings
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Building Permits
Required by law and crucial for public health and safety, building permits are the last place to look fro cutting corners on home improvements--for your protection and others'. Most municipalities require that remodelers obtain a building permit before making modifications that could cost as little as a few hundred dollars. For example: installing a water heater, a new toilet or putting up a fence may require a permit.

Seattle Permit Requirements

Permit Process

How to Make a Ceiling Look Higher
Low ceilings are often found in modern homes. If you have a low ceiling that is making you feel a little cramped and closed in, here are some simple decorating tricks to make the ceiling feel less closed in.
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