Be sure to follow these 6 ways to reduce construction costs when building a new house so that you won't go over budget with your new construction 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.
I am super excited to share my covered and open deck reveal on the blog today. It has been a long process; however, it was definitely worth the wait.
We are building our dream home! Since we moved to Charleston, we have been keeping our eye a beautiful neighborhood on Johns Island, just 5 minutes away from our current house. Last week we decided to jump in with both feet and went under contract on a lot with perfect marsh views. We are using a small custom home builder…
Are you planning to build a home and you fear going over budget when building? Learn how you can avoid this reality and stay on budget!
Sharing the high end house building ideas I didn't do! Grab these brilliant ideas for your new consturction home so you don't have regrets.
If you plan on building your dream home in 2024, read this blog post! My mission is to help you confidently build your dream home.
There’s so much to consider when building a new home that oversights in electrical upgrades happen all too often. This leaves homeowners with ‘would’ve, should’ve, could’ve’ moments after the closing. When it comes to planning new home construction electrical ideas it’s crucial to think through the entire floor plan. Consider who will be using each...
Does the thought of building a tiny home evoke a sense of curiosity and excitement? Read a general overview on how to do it here.
You do NOT have to go over budget when building a house. No matter what you hear from others, it's NOT inevitable you'll go over budget.
Hi! It’s been quite a while since I have posted… we have been busy busy! There is a lot to fill you in on. The short story is we closed on our lot in August 2020 and spent quite a bit of time in the planning stages (highly recommended and I STILL didn’t plan for everything). It took months to…
Keep these 5 things in mind when building a custom home! Discussing our new construction process, helpful ideas when building a custom home, & challenges.
Building a new home? Make sure you avoid these 9 common mistakes people make so you will have a great experience and love your new home!
10 things I wish I had done differently at the design center when I purchased my new construction home.My lessons learned so you can avoid the mistakes.
Whether you're renovating an older home or building your dream home from scratch, here's a list of things I wish we included in our home when we built.
Does the thought of building a tiny home evoke a sense of curiosity and excitement? Read a general overview on how to do it here.
When building a custom home, make sure everything is exactly the way you want it. Here is a helpful checklist to follow when making this endeavor.
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.
Does the thought of building a tiny home evoke a sense of curiosity and excitement? Read a general overview on how to do it here.
I’m sharing a list of my custom home build regrets 9 years after building my house. Possibly one of these things will resonate with you.
Learn how to stay organized during a custom home build. We’ll cover six EASY tips to keep your thoughts, ideas, and documents organized.
✅The Ultimate Home Building Checklist on my site BuilderBrigade.com ✅ ✅ It’s called the Wood Pilaster System and I’m only seeing it listed on their website. Not on Amazon just yet. The adjustable...
22 Images and ideas for the best eco-friendly home designs that you can use if you’re planning to build a new home this year.
If you think that using a natural building method, building tiny, or even using shipping containers will help you build on the cheap, you're only half right. Here's what you need to know before you build.
Does the thought of building a tiny home evoke a sense of curiosity and excitement? Read a general overview on how to do it here.
What if I told you there ARE ways to stay on budget when building a house? It's true. Here are 8 ways I was able to build within budget.
Do you think it's impossible to build your dream home without breaking the bank? I’m here to tell you how you CAN build within budget!
I hope this list of selections helps you with your custom build. It's easy to become overwhelmed with so many questions only you can answer, but ho...
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.
There are so many things to think about when building a new home that it’s easy to get overwhelmed and overlook small but important details. But don’t worry. We’re here to help! Daybreak is home to several home builders. Below you can get a glimpse of what living in Daybreak would entail; with our wide […]
Here is a great floor plan that will suit most residential blocks. This home has a 15.8m frontage, and inside is jam packed with everything you need. I have to say, my favourite part is the master suite. Located at the rear of the home, it has a luxurious ensuite, a…
Does the thought of building a tiny home evoke a sense of curiosity and excitement? Read a general overview on how to do it here.
Do you think it's impossible to build your dream home without breaking the bank? I’m here to tell you how you CAN build within budget!
Looking to build a new home? It can be an overwhelming process! From my years of experience, I am sharing my best tips to get started.
22 Images and ideas for the best eco-friendly home designs that you can use if you’re planning to build a new home this year.
There are very successful general contractors who would say I am not making money by being out in the field....Money is made in the office. I agree with that philosophy; however, I really enjoy being
Does the thought of building a tiny home evoke a sense of curiosity and excitement? Read a general overview on how to do it here.
Creating a custom floor plan and hope to avoid mistakes by learning from others? I share 5 things I wish I included in my custom floor plan.
Are you building a house? Grab our free guide with secrets to save thousands of dollars on your home. I’ve been thinking a lot about the kitchen – because it’s coming to life before my eyes. And because I’m making decisions that will impact the daily use of the kitchen. When I’m feeling overwhelmed, I start making lists. My […]
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 money building a home instead of buying a ready to move in-house. So this post I will tell you some tips, some of them from my dad( who is a builder) on how to save money when building a home. HOW TO SAVE MONEY WHEN BUILDING A HOUSE!!!
It can be hard to stay on budget while you are building your own home. Here are some important things to consider.
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.
