How to start building a house

How we build our own home 6 times now from start to finish! From financing to plans, materials, contractors, inspections and DIY work.

So you decided its time to build a new home and the first step you need to think about is budgeting, you start adding up the costs for land, foundation, framing and the list goes on and all you can see is dollar signs everywhere. So you start wondering how you can save money when building a house. Building a house is not cheap, but with budgeting and knowing how to spend your money wisely, you can build your dream home. My parent recently moved into their new home, and they saved so much…

The top 5 things to avoid when you start the custom home building process.

There are so many great ways to save money on building supplies. Here are seven ways to save money on building supplies when building your home as an owner-builder (that you might not have considered). Also great for those building sheds, workshops, coops, and more!

Building a house checklist - things to consider when designing your dream home

Ever wondered about the steps to building a home? I'm sharing this first time buyers guide to walk you through the process. You'll learn how to work directly with your builder and the perks of building a house vs buying an existing home.

Hello! So, I have a sister and sister-in-law building homes and so I have been brought back to the home building process as we’ve looked at plans and lighting and flooring and paint colors! I have kept a list of things that I wish we had done differently or things I wish we would have considered and I hope it helps if you are building, re-modeling, finishing a space. First, I need to say without reserve that I *love* our home. It is perfect for our family. I try to give thanks whenever I can…

Are you dreaming of building a house but the financial unknowns, including the cost to build a new home, have you up at night questioning whether or not this is the best decision for your family? Read this post to learn everything you need to know about setting and keeping a budget for your home build!

When building a house there are definitely places you can splurge and places you can save your money, read this to find out where.

Keep these 5 things in mind when building a custom home! Discussing our new construction process, helpful ideas when building a custom home, & challenges.

Want to tackle DIY house building on the cheap?! Learn how this couple uses their years of renovation experience to build a budget friendly DIY home for less than $70k! #housebuilding #DIY #renovation #construction #interview

If you're searching for the most affordable way to build a house, you're in the right place. Here are cheap building materials for houses &...

I’m sharing a list of my custom home build regrets 11 years after building my house. Possibly, one of these things will resonate with you.

Are you building or even renovating your home? Do you feel overwhelmed and confused? Our New Home Build Planner was designed to help you feel more in control and confident at every stage of the process. It includes a comprehensive section to help you prepare and plan for your selections and checklists to help you prepare for moving in and planning those post handover projects. Although we no longer sell our physical book as shown in this photo, you can get your hands on a digital file as ...

Find out what to expect when building a new house or home round two! I've split this post into two parts to really dive into the steps you take once you make the decision to start the home building process.

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