At some point, every homeowner considers renovating or remodeling. Home design ideas may be simple repairs or improvements, or they could involve taking a whole section of the house down to the studs.

Either way, even a small project requires understanding home building codes.

Failing to follow those codes can lead to fines, legal issues, and potential liability.

That’s why we created a guide to help you with some of the most common code violations when renovating a home.