A lot purchase is the first step to building your dream home.  There are so many things to consider like schools, views, and proximity to shopping just to name a few.  These are the obvious things that most people look at but what about the items that professional builders review prior to buying lots […]

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Building a cottage in your backyard can be a great way to add space for extended family.  Or maybe you need a quiet, inspirational place to get creative for your painting or writing.  Even if your family doesn’t need the extra space, you can generate some income by renting it out.  And the best part […]

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For those of you that noticed…we do have a calender.  And yes, the September sale has been extended due to popular demand.  Our offer for The Complete Armchair Builder Product Package at 50% off  is going strong for the next few days.  This package contains each and every one of the Armchair Builder products to […]

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I was recently watching the new show on HGTV called House Hunter’s Renovation.  Basically a couple looks for their perfect home, just like the regular House Hunters, and once they find the perfect house, they renovate it to their liking.  As I watched the show, I realized the gal that was staring was the perfect […]

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Beginning a project to build your own home is a major undertaking.  It’s one of those things in life that is difficult, but can be extremely rewarding.  Here at Armchair Builder we’ve talked about what qualifications you need to take on your new home building project as the general contractor.  But we haven’t ever touched […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Construction Safety:  Just Do It. “Why would I need safety glasses…I’ve never gotten hurt on a job site!”  “I don’t need a hard hat because nobody is working above me.”  These are common phrases you hear when running a construction project.  However, there are real consequences to ignoring good construction safety practices.  Here are a […]

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