What we've learned as owner-builders to save money. Tips to help you design, plan, and build your own home while saving thousands of dollars in the process.
A list of regrets we have from our first time new home construction experience. Helpful info if you want to build a new home with a builder near you.
Are you building your own house? Here is a home construction budget worksheet to keep your finances on track as you build your house!
You dream of building a home or homestead, but money is tight. Here are some strategies to get the materials and services you need for cheap or for free.
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.
This guide will take you step-by-step through the complex process of learning what it will cost to build a house with downloadable guides for your use.
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.
A list of regrets we have from our first time new home construction experience. Helpful info if you want to build a new home with a builder near you.
Congrats on deciding to build your new home. There are many items to consider to find and build your future dream home. Go through my free tips and home building checklist for building a new house to help you get into your dream home.
What we've learned as owner-builders to save money. Tips to help you design, plan, and build your own home while saving thousands of dollars in the process.
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.
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.
Ever considered that self build homes are the way to get your dream property? Here are the pros and cons plus the steps you'll need to take.
Building a house or thinking about it? Here are the six big reasons you might blow your construction budget and what you can do to avoid it.
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.
Have you ever thought about building a cob house? An eco friendly, cost effective cob house could be your perfect home! Let us tell you how.
If you're wondering how long does it take to build a house, you're not alone. Our guide will help you with timelines and things to consider.
Setting a tiny house foundation doesn't need to be a daunting task. These easy instructions will make the necessary steps clear and manageable.
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.
I’m pointing out seven (pretty hefty) unexpected expenses when building a house. Be sure to include these ‘hidden costs’ in your budget!
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There is so much to be considered before starting the house building process. I’m going to share with you six things you have to consider.
Keep these 5 things in mind when building a custom home! Discussing our new construction process, helpful ideas when building a custom home, & challenges.
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…
Congrats on deciding to build your new home. There are many items to consider to find and build your future dream home. Go through my free tips and home building checklist for building a new house to help you get into your dream home.
Are you thinking about building a new house in the next year or so? Learn my best tips for building a new house so you can avoid costly mistakes & do-overs.
Thinking of building a house on a budget? Here are some ways to save money when building a new home, on a budget (but not guaranteed on schedule!).
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…
There’s no better feeling than setting foot inside your home, sweet home after a long day. Beware, the king (or the queen) of the house is back! Imagine: there’s one lucky family that runs a whole kingdom of houses with a teeny-tiny nuance. The Brinks family owns 6 houses, each one only 160 square feet in size, that look as if Dad from Honey, I Shrunk the Kids had shrunk their home instead.
This is no-doubt one of the most efficient houses on Earth.
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!!!
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!!!
Here’s a quick tour of the evolution of our favorite alphabetical architectural style, the A-frame.
Where do you start when you want to build a house as an owner-builder? This guide will help you plan step-by-step to save time, sanity, and a TON of money on your dream home.
You dream of building a home or homestead, but money is tight. Here are some strategies to get the materials and services you need for cheap or for free.
When building a new home, there are many builder upgrades available. Some cost more than others and your budget will likely require to choose. Read below for my top 10 builder upgrades you should do, and a few builder upgrades to avoid when building your dream home.
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!
Consider these major things before choosing a house plan. These tips will help maximize space and plan for future improvements.
If you are in the process of building a new home, it can be stressful and intimidating. Here are ten things I'm so glad we changed about our original design
Design your perfect home with these awesome Sims 4 house layouts and floor plans we’ve rounded up.
When you are renovating your home and changing any configuration, at some point you may need to build an interior wall. Learn how to build a wall!
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.
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.
This guide will take you step-by-step through the complex process of learning what it will cost to build a house with downloadable guides for your use.
Are you building your own house? Here is a home construction budget worksheet to keep your finances on track as you build your house!