Darrin Elsom, the owner and principal engineer of Kaaterskill Associates, specializes in septic systems and storm water management. After years of experience designing and fixing septic systems he has written down the best management practices to care for your septic system. As with most rural areas, the large majority of homes in the Catskill region are served by…
Hiring an engineer, an architect or a land surveyor can be intimidating. Whether you are thinking about designing your own home or want to find out licensing information for firms you are considering, you want to do your research. It can be hard to find information if you don’t know what you’re looking for so…
It’s time to build your dream house! You’ve spent years imagining design and layout. The perfect amount of yard space, a garage just the right size. A home with enough room for entertaining, plenty of storage space, a floor plan that fits you to a tea. Then there’s style. You’ve looked at magazines, websites, photos,…
“Let’s go to the town planning board meeting tonight,” said no one. Ever. Unless there’s conflict or a neighborhood has reason to rally around a cause, planning boards aren’t front and center news. But if a supercenter wants to build next door, the community gets to have a say. Some might think it’s a lot…
Engineers. The person who figured out how to apply math to real life and make a living at it. The ones who designed the place you work, the home you live in and the stores you shop at. There are numerous reasons to call an engineer, whether you’re in the business of developing land or…
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