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Frequently Asked Questions Videos sorted by series. Videos include building permits, architectural regulations, new build projects, renovation, architect, contractor, draftsman, owner builder, design, and fee costs. There are various topics in each FAQ video category and provide English and Chinese versions. 

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What Type of Stairs Can I Choose for My House?
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Building Permits & Regulations

【PART 2】What To Do If My Project Construction Got Notice of Violation (NOV) from the Inspector?
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【PART 1】What To Do If My Project Construction Got Notice of Violation (NOV) from the Inspector?
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2021 The Time Frame to Obtain My Building Permit
15:36
What Makes My Building Permit Stuck in DPP?
14:14
Can I Obtain an As-built Permit For My House Work?
13:14
What Types of Work Require a Building Permit?
07:42
What is Third Party Review?
03:35
How Do I Save Money by Hiring Third Party Review?
09:31

New Build & Renovation

What Can I Do to Improve My Townhouse Unit?
05:57
How Do I Avoid Common Kitchen Design Mistakes?
15:01
How Do I Choose Flooring for My House | Part 1
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How Do I Choose Flooring for My House | Part 2
09:25
What Should I Avoid in My New House Project?
16:54
What is Difference Between CPR and Subdivision?
13:03
Should I Build Addition or Brand New for My Own House?
10:01
What Type of Land Should I Choose to Build My New House?
10:33

Architect, Contractor, Draftsman, Owner Builder

How Do I Avoid Bad Designers?
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【 2023 】How Do I Avoid Getting Conned by A Bad Contractor?
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How do I Choose My Design Professional?
10:29
What Do I Expect from My Design Professional?
16:13
Should I Hire an Architect or a Draftsman?
10:36
Should I Hire an Architect or Contractor First?
04:36
How Do I Choose a Contractor?
09:25
What is Owner Builder?
02:24

Design & Fee

What Type of Stairs Can I Choose for My House?
10:11
Should We Design a Roof or a Lanai?
09:24
What Type of Railing Can I Choose For My House?
09:22
How Do I Know My Designer is Experienced?
07:58
What is Inside a Fee Proposal?
10:10
How Do I Start My Project with the Architect?
05:28
What Can We Design (House) on An Agricultural Lot and Country District?
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【Part2】Should I Build My New House With A Pitched Roof Or A Flat Roof?
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