Curtain rods no longer exist.

One cabin owner I spoke with mentioned that even mid-week bookings picked up when they offered flexible check-in times and promoted the property as a remote work getaway.A quick tip: before committing, check Johnson City’s regulations on short-term rentals.

Create rooms within existing square footage, look into ADU properties, etc. 

Warranties often have limitations, like they might not cover pre-existing issues, and there could be delays if they require you to use their contractors.I'm not sure if you've purchased a warranty already, but before purchasing a warranty, it’s a good idea to carefully read the fine print to see what’s covered and if there are any exclusions.

The California government will deal with the damage the same way all governments do , they will find a way to raise taxes or get the Feds to pay for it ( that will be difficult with the new administration ) Here is what I find ironic , California has C.A.R.B. to pass regulations on vehicle emissions .

Builders can give you some sense of cost and project scope and local officials can let you know if any grants exist for affordable housing, re-zoning efforts, etc.

One that may not be rebuild able under current regulations.

Set the second thermostat to whatever you consider the minimum temp to be - I would use 55º - and electrically parallel the existing and the hidden thermostat.

They are hard to find, but they do exist.

The IRS has a regulation that amounts less than 15K are tax-exempt, of course, this requires you to file a tax return.