The Homeowner's guide will assist you in all phases of your home improvement. The guide has been separated into three sections. Each section highlights certain aspects of the numerous projects and problems which may be encountered along the way. For more information, click on the underlined links to download the PDFs. If you don't have Acrobat Reader, click here to download it.

• Section One:
  • Overview
  • Basic Parts of a House
    • Glossary of Building Terms
  • Interior Cutaway of Home
    • Interior Checklist
  • Front/Rear Exterior of Home
    • Exterior Checklist
  • Registration and Licensing of Contractors
    • Application for Registration
  • Building Permit Requirements
    • Application for Building Permit
    • Permit Examples
    • Work Requiring Building Permits
  • Tips from your Building Department
  • Board of Zoning and Code Appeals
    • Applications to the Board of Zoning Appeals

• Section Two:
  • Overview
  • Plot Plan
    • Construction Drawings
  • Garage Construction
    • Garage Construction Requirements
    • Construction Specifications for Garages
    • Garage Roof Types
    • Roof and Side-wall Example
  • Kitchen Remodeling
    • Requirements for Remodeling a Kitchen
  • Bathroom Remodeling
    • Requirements for Bathroom Remodeling
  • Fence Construction
    • Requirements for Fence Construction
  • Utility Building
    • Requirements for Utility Buildings
  • Siding Application
    • Requirements for Siding Installation
  • Room Addition
  • Construction Drawing Example
  • Patio Deck Construction
    • Requirements for Construction of Patio Decks
  • Waterproofing and Damp-proofing
    • Requirements for Water and Damp-proofing
  • Factory-Built Fireplaces and Assemblies
    • Requirement for Installing
    • Chimney Construction Drawings
  • Stoves and Room Heaters
    • Requirements for Installing
    • Furnace Installation and Troubleshooting
  • Hot Water Heater
    • Hot Water Heater Installation
  • Installation of Outside Grill
  • Electrical Installations and Alterations
    • Equipment Faults
    • Making a Circuit Map
    • Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter Applications
  • Reading your Gas Meter
  • Exterior House Painting
  • Home Insulation
    • Do-It-Yourself Installation
    • R-Values of Different Insulation Types
    • Requirements for Public Sidewalks & Driveway Aprons
  • Sidewalk and Driveway Construction
  • Homeowner's Notes

• Section Three:
  • Overview
  • Home Inspection Service
  • Test Your Home's Safety
  • Electrical Safety Checklist
  • Choosing and Installing a Smoke Detector
  • City of Bay Village Regulations
  • Forms Used by the Community Services Department
    • Community Care Monitor
    • Lock Box Program
    • Rent-A-Teen
    • Handyman Information
    • Caregiver's Referral Information
    • Assistance Programs
  • Bay Village Service Department
  • Homeowner's Notes