It is important to have a list of questions to ask when choosing a home builder. This article should be adapted to your specific situation, but it is a good resource to help you get started on your own list. Interviewing home builders can be a bit intimidating, simply because these are such important meetings.…
There are many new ideas being generated by the energy crisis, and the move towards energy efficient green construction. Many of these ideas should prove to be economical, and provide additional comfort, as well as beneficial to the environment. These ideas include a concept of smaller homes with the illusion of spaciousness. New Construction Tips…
Do you want an energy efficient home? If you’re like many these days you probably are seeking out information on energy efficient home design. A good place to start is to discuss your energy efficiency needs with your home builder. Make sure to be open and honest so your builder can help you design the…
Let’s get down to the nitty gritty and get very specific about what you need and want in your new home and plan it out. What I want you to do is have everyone who will be living in the new home answer the following questions. Have each person write their answers on a plain…
When building a home it is important to look towards the future. A well constructed home should last several lifetimes, and it can be passed down to your grand children. Unless you plan to sell the home, consider what your life will be like twenty, forty and sixty years from now, as well as what…
There are as many types of home building contractors as there are types of homes built. Understanding the different types of home builders will help you in selecting the right home builder for your job. Types of Home Building Contractors Overview Types of Home Building Contractors: Luxury Home Builders and Contractors Luxury homes have expensive…
Going off the grid with an efficient, remotely located, off the grid cabin, is a huge step, but the principles we will learn in building an off the grid cabin will help us understand construction, and help us start thinking about how to create a home using renewable resources. Our home plan is a bit…
In looking at a sample new home construction timeline it is important to realize there will always be variables. Building a new home can take as little as two months, and as long as one year, however most are completed in six to nine months. There is a certain order of operations, but due to…
This site offers volumes of free home building information. There are many great articles to be found here on every aspect of home planning, home loans, and home building. We welcome you to read articles about all sorts of construction on our site. We also offer a free 98 page e-book about planning to build…
These buying new construction tips can save you frustration when purchasing a new home. Considering the importance of your decision it is a great idea to think carefully before you sign on the dotted line. This plain spoken guide will help you get a clear picture of situations, and alliances that would otherwise be hidden.…