The framing of your home is another topic that is not all that much fun to talk about. It’s more exciting to think about colors, fixtures and flooring however the quality and manner in which your home is framed will affect everything!
While it is not necessary for you to understand every aspect of the framing [...]
Double Plates and Solid Headers
Finding your Architect
The Architect
In most corners of this land, in order to obtain a building permit you will need signed, architectural and structural prints of your home showing exactly what your city, county as well as your next door neighbor can expect of the end result.
Depending on your location and situation you may know a reputable architect, [...]
What size house can I build on my lot?
Surprises may be fun on your birthday but they are not fun when it comes to home building. Understanding exactualy what you will get for your money before you build your home is critical. The term “cost per square foot” is often misunderstood and misused. The main issue with this misunderstanding is the vast difference in [...]
Negotiate on land price with a builder?
In your search for a new home you will probably come across a situation in which you may be able to purchase a home site and have your home built by the same person. This will often be the case when dealing with a volume or semi-custom home builder and can happen with a custom [...]
The Intro
It’s been said that barring death and divorce, building a new home can be the most stressful event in a persons life…I’m here to tell you it doesn’t have to be that way!
My experience in this realm started approximately 37 years ago when I married into a family home-building business and quickly took on [...]
Be Your Own General Contactor
Many people looking to build a home consider acting as their own general contractor. The general feeling is that it’s not all that difficult and you can save some money on the project, perhaps 10% to 20%. Building your own home does in fact present the opportunity to save some cash as long as [...]
Custom Home Builders
A custom home builder is one that builds a unique home for a specific client on a particular home site. Most often a custom home builder will build a home on land that you own rather than offering you a choice of lots in a planned community like a volume builder. If you already [...]
