Keep these 5 things in mind when building a custom home! Discussing our new construction process, helpful ideas when building a custom home, & challenges.
The cost of building a home can vary widely, depending on the size of your house, geographic location and interior finishes. However, we have a breakdown of average costs for you.
Follow these 8 questions to ask potential home builders when interviewing builders to find the 'right' one for your project.
The Cooper Residence by Gwathmey Siegel Kaufman Architects in Orleans, Massachusetts, 1968. via roomonfire
If you live big city life, you probably know what it feels like to rent an overpriced studio, share an apartment with fellow grown-ups or cram yourself into a cupboard-sized flat that means lie-ins are simply impossible. No wonder more and more people on Earth find themselves living in tiny spaces, known as tiny apartments that can be as small as 10 square meters. Tokyo, anyone?
Land loans require high down payments and a plan to develop the property. Certain land...
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.
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.
Accent ceilings, from contrasting paint to architectural elements and unconventional materials, add personality, depth, and style to any room, elevating its overall ambiance.
Home libraries of the past have a reputation of being dark, dank, dusty places where leather and low lighting abounds. This isn’t the case today. Home
✅The Ultimate Home Building Checklist on my site #BuilderBrigade✅ Interior wall insulation is not common on new construction homes. Only the exterior will typically have insulation. Consider the...
August 2023 we sold our house and closed on a piece of land. We started our DIY HOUSE BUILD right away, follow along for the price and timeline of our build.
Browse the various home designs and house plans on offer by Carlisle Homes across Melbourne and Victoria. Find great house plans and home designs for your needs.
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…
This little straw bale house sits in beautiful countryside near Lake Hancza in northeast Poland.
Are you missing the “homey” feel in your new build? Check out these great ideas to make a new build feel like home.
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.
✅The Ultimate Home Building Checklist on my site #BuilderBrigade ✅ ✅ This garage has an upstairs loft or bonus room. There are so many uses for a space like this. Would you consider adding something...
The top 9 things I WISH I had known before building a house! This is helpful for anyone in the midst of, or thinking about, building!
