When buying a shell you will need to consider all the finishing steps in the home building process that the contractor will not be doing. The first step is to read the literature carefully and discuss with the contractor what steps are not included in the price of your shell. Then you must consider which…
When you visit your home builder or contractor they will show you a custom home builder selection sheet. You will use the sheet to choose paint, floor coverings, cabinets, drawer pulls, countertops, appliances and everything else that will be a part of your home. Custom Home Builder Selection Sheet: Choosing How Much Uniformity You Desire…
Creating a home building budget can be frustrating on many fronts. The most frustrating part is usually realizing how much things cost, and how little you have to spend. This article will help you to know exactly how much you can spend, and how to use that money to get what you want. In building…
Use this new house building checklist for completing a shell to insure that you have considered all the costs and labor involved in taking your home from shell to completion. Be sure to download our free 98 page book and other articles on this site to gain more information. New House Building Checklist for Completing…
The process of home builder selection should be a very careful search for the right builder for your home. It starts with accumulating an exhaustive list of options, and then follows with a narrowing process. Gradually you will weed out the builders you hear complaints about, and the builders who just don’t fit your plans.…
The custom home building process should be savored, as a major milestone in life. It is a time of fulfilling your dreams and seeing the fruit of your hard work and savings. You will be making decisions that impact the rest of your life, as you live in the dwelling you create. As we discuss…
Home building is now a rapidly changing industry, so we have created these house building tips to help you stay current. Home building is no longer limited to traditional framing. The need for energy efficiency has led to a vast array of new building materials. I hope you will find these tips useful. House Building…
So where do you look for that perfect building lot? That one place to build your new home? Finding land to build on takes many considerations. Let’s look at four important considerations for finding a building lot for your home building initiative. Building Lots: Finding Land to Build On Consideration One First you’ve got to…
There are several different sets of green home building guidelines. The leading standards are LEED, NGBS, Energy Star and HERS. LEED and NGBS are highly similar in standards that have an emphasis on energy efficiency, water efficiency, resource efficiency, indoor environmental quality, and owner education. Green Home Building Guidelines Breakdown Green Home Building Guidelines Breakdown:…
When deciding to build a dream home there are a number of calculations that should be done to ensure that the budget is not exceeded. Estimating the cost per square foot for home building is the first thing. Let’s go over some tips related to the cost per square foot for home building. Cost Per…