Is it actually possible to build a new home on a budget? That’s the question we asked ourselves over two years ago when we were knee-deep in planning the construction of our new home. We had plenty of experience renovating homes, but this would be our first time building a home from the ground up. We […]
From the initial building permits to breaking ground to final site cleanup, here's how much you can expect to spend to build a house.
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.
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.
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 Complete DIY Workshop: Build your own workshop from the ground up! Most of my photos have detailed notes, so check them out. This is the Instructable for my Workshop Video Tour 2013. This Shop was constructed for under $2000 Materials for construction(roughly): 100 2x4…
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.
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.
If you're looking at building family home on a budget, we'll show you how we did it for less than 200k, without compromising on quality!
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…
Setting a tiny house foundation doesn't need to be a daunting task. These easy instructions will make the necessary steps clear and manageable.
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.
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.
Should you build a house right now? From skyrocketing prices and supply chain issues, learn the pros/cons and hear from real builders. Free printables to help you make sense of your budget and plans.
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.
Are you building your own house? Here is a home construction budget worksheet to keep your finances on track as you build your house!
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 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
Are you planning to build your own house? Here is a house construction schedule & budget worksheet that will start you off right!
I have learned A LOT in the last 18 months about building a custom home. There is way more to it than I ever thought would be possible. I often live in la la land when it comes to my expectations vs. reality. The information below will...
