"My apartment is on the 4th floor in Yonghe, and I just want to replace the flooring and redo the ceiling. Do I really need a permit for this?" Mr. Lin, a homeowner, felt overwhelmed…
“Ugh, another permit application for interior renovation? I heard it takes months and requires an architect’s seal. So troublesome!” exclaimed Mrs. Chen, a homeowner looking at her newly purchased (used home) in Banqiao. The thought…
The renovation crew has packed up, and Mr. Chen beams at his perfect new home, eager to move in. While applying for home internet, a technician points out, "This involves new partitions; did you obtain…
The jarring sound of hammering echoes through the building. It's only the third day of renovation, and the building manager is at your door, face grim: "You've been reported! Too much noise, and dust is…
The project is perfectly wrapped up. Mr. Zhang, the homeowner, has paid the final balance and even ordered the traditional sweet rice balls for the housewarming. He excitedly asks the designer, "Can we move in…
"Designer Wang, the final inspection is next week. Where are the manufacturer's 'factory proofs'?" the homeowner asked anxiously. The designer rummaged through a mountain of documents, finally producing a photocopy. "This is for a similar…
The scent of fresh paint has just faded, and new fixtures cast a warm glow. Mr. Chen beams at his newly completed home, his designer assuring him, "Everything's perfect! We can apply for the 'Interior…
On the first day of a renovation, worn-out cardboard is haphazardly taped down in the elevator lobby and hallway. A dusty fire extinguisher, its pressure gauge in the red, is kicked into a corner. As…
As you walk through a construction site, amidst the flying dust, homeowners often have a sudden inspiration: 'Master, can this wall be moved 30 centimeters to the left? That would make my walk-in closet a…
Imagine stepping into a "thoughtfully renovated" older apartment. To achieve a sense of visual openness and fluid movement, the homeowner removed the thick wall separating the kitchen and living room, replacing it with a stylish…