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What’s Wrong with This Picture?
0 Comments | Posted by armchairbuilder in Build Your Own Home, Owner-Builder
We were driving down the road to a job site not long ago and saw this. Hmmmm. Do you see anything wrong with this picture? Other than not being completely focused, there is a huge safety issue here. It’s an issue that people frequently forget about but can be deadly. High voltage transmission and distribution […]
Insulation Types: The Good, The Bad and The Expensive
1 Comment | Posted by armchairbuilder in Build Your Own Home, Great Products, Quality Check
Are you trying to choose between the different insulation types available for your new project? If you live in an area with extreme temperatures, insulation and house sealing techniques are critical to creating a comfortable, draft-free home. In this article we will compare the major insulation types available for a new home and talk about the cost […]
How to Install New Windows in Your New Project
0 Comments | Posted by armchairbuilder in Build Your Own Home, Owner-Builder, Quality Check
I was talking with a new armchair builder the other day and he asked me for some tips on how to install new windows. He also asked for a window manufacturer recommendation. I started to give him my favorite manufacturer and then I remembered what my biggest problems have been with windows over my home […]
Manufactured House
0 Comments | Posted by armchairbuilder in Build Your Own Home, Great Products, Owner-Builder
Would you live in a manufactured house? Most likely you already do in one form or another if your house was built in the last fifteen to twenty years. Manufactured components have been used to build houses for a long time now. But did you know there are houses being built now with wall panels […]
House Sewer Protection
0 Comments | Posted by armchairbuilder in Build Your Own Home, Owner-Builder, Quality Check
One of the critical items you need to protect when building a new home is your house sewer. The pipe that comes from the street to your home is a vital component to the operation of your home’s plumbing system. Without proper protection, damage can occur and backup of raw sewage into your home is […]
Saving Money with Offset Hubs
0 Comments | Posted by armchairbuilder in Build Your Own Home, Owner-Builder, Save Money
What are offset hubs and how are they going to help me save money when building my new home? We just received a question similar to this from one of our readers. An offset hub prevents you from having to pay a surveyor to come back to your new home site after the foundation is […]
Want to Build an “Average” Home? The New Census Numbers Explored
0 Comments | Posted by armchairbuilder in Build Your Own Home, Owner-Builder
Have you wondered what the details look like for the new homes we are currently building in the U.S.? A great resource for finding out the specifics are the latest census numbers which were released earlier this month. Take a look below at some of the highlights from the latest numbers for new single-family homes […]
No More Nightmare Experiences Getting Work Done on My Home
0 Comments | Posted by armchairbuilder in Build Your Own Home, Fix it!, Owner-Builder
It’s 7 am and the plumber just pulled into your driveway. This early start time appears good to the outsider, “that guy must be ready to tear it up!” The only problem is, he’s four days late! You can’t help but wonder, if he’s four days late for a job that he’s getting paid for, what kind of turnaround […]
Owner Builders Were Busy in 2011
0 Comments | Posted by armchairbuilder in Build Your Own Home, Owner-Builder
Despite all the negatives still plaguing real estate and the job market, owner builders were still quite busy in 2011. According to the 2011 census numbers, 49,000 single family homes were completed in the United States by owner builders (people acting as the general contractor for their new home). So how does this compare to […]
Construction Loans to Build Your Own Home
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Construction Loans to Build Your Own Home Are you thinking you might want to build your own home? Can you actually get a construction loan as an owner builder in today’s world of real estate? You can get a loan to build your new dream home. However, much like obtaining a loan to buy an […]
