12 May 1, 2014 2014 SPRING HOME AND GARDEN “OUT OF THE ORDINARY” LINCOLN DAILY NEWS.COM
Skylights or sky windows and low ceilings
over the bed will beg imagined stargazing,
as well as offering a greater sense of
spaciousness.
The ground level of an A-frame most often
features an open floor plan and sloping
walls and ceiling of natural wood, for
solid, earthy charm. Naturally clean lines
instill an ideal of
efficiency and the
life attitude “Live
today, live fully.”
Whatever you
decide on, if
building new or
renovating an
existing structure,
it is highly recommended that you work
with a local contractor who can advise you
on local building regulations, permits or
certificates, fees, material availability and
costs, ways you might save money, and
possible unforeseen costs. For example,
it might be that some materials would not
be available locally, and there would be
added shipping costs and possibly a delay
to hinder the building process.
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