1 Groceries are exempt from the Alameda County and California state sales taxes. 2  Alameda County collects a 2.5% local sales tax, the maximum local sales tax allowed under California law. 3  Alameda County has a higher sales tax than 86.6% of California's other cities and counties.
How to choose the right size cupola. A good rule of thumb for selecting the right size cupola is to multiply 1.25 times every foot of unbroken roofline -- the key is the unbroken roofline measurement. When we say unbroken roof line what we mean is that there are no major objects (like a chimney) or hips or dips in the ridge line of the roof.
Cut out the shape of a cupcake with three candles atop its fluffy frosting from a piece of corrugated tin approximately 12 by 24 inches. Ensure that the corrugation runs vertically when you cut out the shape. Use the tin snips or a reciprocating saw with a metal blade to cut the tin. Wear gloves to protect your hands when you work with the tin. Sand the edges to remove metal burrs and dull sharp edges.