Single-family new house construction building permits: 1  1997: 19 buildings, average cost: $85,400. 2  1998: 12 buildings, average cost: $80,500. 3  1999: 10 buildings, average cost: $109,500. 4  2000: 12 buildings, average cost: $110,800. 5  2001: 15 buildings, average cost: $136,000. 6  2002: 7 buildings, average cost: $117,700.
Lighting Strategy. Lighting a living room with a pleasing glow is achieved by placing the recessed lights approximately 2 feet away from the wall for an average 8 foot ceiling. As a result, the light illuminates the ceiling and wall area for a calm mood.
If possible, however, increase the distance from the toilet centerline to the wall framing to 18-1/2 inches to make it more comfortable to use the toilet. This is also true for the space in front of the toilet to the facing wall, which will be more comfortable if itâs at least 30 inches. If the toilet sits opposite a shower door, 30 inches is the minimum distance between the two fixtures, but 36 inches gives you a little more wiggle room.