Green construction has become a very broad field in recent years. These green home building tips will clarify the differences in green home building techniques. This article is designed to help you to examine what you really want from your green home. We will explore the types of green homes, and consider which green ideas…
A home builder’s warranty is vital to protect your dream home. There are several different types of home builder’s warranties. Some are better than others, but it is vitally important that you understand your warranty, and have sufficient contact information should something go wrong. Here are some different types of warranties. Home Builder’s Warranty Types…
There are many home building saving tips on this site and in our 98 page free guide as well. We hope that you use and enjoy all the information that we share on our site and download our free book as well for even more exciting tips and home building tricks. This list of home…
When building a new home there are many decisions to be made regarding choosing the best new home upgrades, but fun decisions. Many new home buyers select upgrades in kitchen, bathrooms, the master bedroom, and family room. For the most part, new home upgrades on these rooms are simple to make for the home builder…
Selecting a lot to build a house on can be a huge decision. There are many aspects of the lot to consider. Location, eye appeal and emotional instincts all play a part in your decision. These things are important, but there are features that you may not be able to see. It is a good…
Our new top Austin, Texas home builder directory is designed to show a range of home builders in the area. This list is by no means all inclusive. There are many fine builders in Austin and the surrounding areas which are not on the list, simply because space does not permit a review of all…
When you undertake the process of building a new home you want to take steps upfront to avoid problems and challenges. The key to doing this is to educate yourself on the home building process, and once building commences you have an open strong line of communication with your builder. Here are few common home…
From my experience most contractors and home builders are happy to build on your own lot. Whether you are selecting your lot from a development or planning to building on a larger tract of land, any reputable contractor or home builder should be willing to come out and evaluate properties for free as a service.…
Understanding new home construction cost per square foot, can be confusing, simply because there are so many different ways to think of it. Cost per square foot varies from one location to another and by quality as well. It also varies by degree of completion. Actually degree of completion involving shell homes is a fairly…
When considering home building materials cost, one must also consider the cost of labor to install them. Some materials cost very little but require a lot of skilled labor to install. For example natural stone can often be found on location, but stonemasons are highly skilled workers who often charge a premium wage. Inversely, sometimes…