October 2016 archive
The idea
Pay people to work on their own home.
How it works
Everyone who works on homes for Building Sound Community starts off getting paid a living wage of $20/hour. After 6 months of full-time work or 900 hours (40 x 4 x 6 – wellness leave = 900), all workers receive a …
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California has eased restrictions on what they are calling ‘Accessory Dwelling Units’. These houses are on the same lot as an existing house and will not be subjected to the same regulations.
Specifically, they don’t require their own plumbing and do not have to pay some of the additional connections fees for …
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