Dear Robin: I would like to turn my attic into a bedroom. What is involved in doing so? Sincerely, Repurposing Attic Dear Repurposing: Finishing the attic space can be an excellent cost saving approach to adding finished square footage to your home. Start with a Structural Engineer or Architect to examine the home to determine…

Dear Robin: My parents moved to our city recently and bought a lot near our home, with plans to build their own home. They purchased a set of plans online for $2500. When they went to get a permit , the city told them they need to have plans stamped by a state licensed Engineer…

Dear Robin: We bought our dream home two years ago. It has a fabulous pool and gazebo area surrounded by retaining walls. The retaining walls are tall and have very large boulders. We have noticed when it rains hard, the water washes through the boulders and gravel comes out from behind two areas of the…

Dear Robin: We own a house that is 100 years old, and have some type if movement occurring in the foundation, walls and cracks in our plaster. We have met with 10 foundation contractors who have spent various amounts of time looking at our home. We have 10 proposals with a very wide range of…