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Q: How much space do you need for a tiny house?

• <div><p>Tiny houses, often called tiny homes, need between 100 to 400 square feet, with the most common size being between 200 and 300 square feet. Tiny houses more than 400 square feet venture into apartment-size dwellings and may be considered more of a traditional house than a tiny home. The number of occupants, desired lifestyle, and furniture will all be major factors that determine the desired tiny house size. </p></div>

Q: How long will it take to complete the project?

• <div><p>Painting countertops can take a few days to complete yourself. However, keep in mind that it can take up to 14 days for the sealer to cure. So, you want to make sure you wait the manufacturer's recommended amount of time before using your countertops after painting them.</p></div>

Q: Is it more affordable to gut a house than build a new home?

• <div><p>Whether it&rsquo;s more affordable to gut a house than build a new one depends on the markets where you'd be buying and selling. However, it&rsquo;s usually less expensive to renovate a home than to build new construction. </p><p>Most homeowners pay between <b>$100,000 and $200,000</b> for demolition and remodeling costs, whereas the average <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-build-house.htm">cost to build a new home</a> is between <b>$139,000 and $531,300</b>. </p></div>

Q: How Much Do Building Permits Cost?

• <div><p>The national average <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-building-permit-cost.htm">cost of a building permit</a> is about <b>$1,600</b>, but this number includes extensive renovations. Homeowners typically spend between <b>$150</b> and <b>$2,000 </b>in general on one or multiple permits for their project. Conversely, permits for simple projects, such as minor electrical renovations, could cost as little as <b>$10</b>.</p></div>

Q: Is building a new home worth it?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/homebuilding-101-learn-what-expect-when-building-home.htm">Building a new home</a> can be more expensive than buying an existing one, depending on the housing market in your area. Many homeowners still find that building a new house is worth the investment as they can choose the exact layout they want, as well as to choose their own floors, wall coverings, appliances, and finishes. If you live close enough to the build site, you can also stop by to check on the builder&rsquo;s progress, which can provide some peace of mind that the project is worth it.</p></div>

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Last update on December 15, 2025

Reviewed in June 2025
We used Home Comfort to level a sidewalk and concrete patio area which were both sloping towards the house and causing water to pool. Prior to my current job, I worked extensively in home renovation and know the potential foundation problems created by water not draining away from a building....
Home Comfort, Inc.
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Reviewed in March 2023
Absolutely wonderful experience. Thanks to Jacob our home is getting back to normal & now we're just needing to get our carpet put in. Very respectful, Knowledgeable and Conscientious in doing a Top Notch job for us. A+ Communication keeping us 100% informed as they proceeded...
Clear Way Painting
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Reviewed in August 2022
Very informative, clean, efficient & very respectful of our home.
Empire Today - Colorado
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Reviewed in December 2019
Hands down the best movers Iâ ve ever had. They were on time and got to work quickly. The building i was moving into was under construction so it was a bit of a pain for them, but they remained professional (even when some of the construction crew didnâ t). They still found a way to finish...
BZ Movers, Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2019
At first, it appeared all was well, in fact, Matt was in my area and he come to my home and set the computer up. However, after he left I realized that this computer tower does not have enough ports to allow me to attach my existing printer. I called and left messages about this twice, and have...
MATT'S PC
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Reviewed in July 2018
We had a living room and dining room changed to a master bedroom and bathroom. We met with 4 other companies besides A1 Quality Construction. The reasons we picked A1 Quality Construction were Dan's timeliness of communication, upfront and honest communication, and ability to hold to a...
A1 Quality Construction Services, Inc.
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Reviewed in December 2017
How can I Rate a company I never hired? How can I recommend a company I never hired? This is not fair to this company, PLEASW DO NOT keep sending them invoices for something or work they NEVER DID! IF you have question please call me and I will explain. ALSO I had 3 jobs done through Home...
Mid-Illini Doors, Inc.
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Reviewed in September 2015
Called Scott on 08312015. He came out that day, looked at the door and gave me an estimate. Said he could come back the next day at 9am to fix it. He arrived on time and was finished in less than an hour. Scott was friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. This was the first time I called...
Home Sweet Home Handy Man
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Reviewed in January 2015
They seem to do good work, but they were HORRIBLE at communication. We waited for more than a month for them to start our job, all the while being assured every Friday afternoon that come Monday morning, they would be there and "camp out" until the job was done. Never happened. They were start...
Reading & Son Plumbing Inc
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