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Saving Money with Offset Hubs
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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 […]
Is an attic remodel feasible for your home? What kind of return will you get on this project when you go to sell your home? We wrote an article for Buildipedia that was recently published that explores the options. The truth is, there are times when creating living space in an attic is not the […]
Want to Build an “Average” Home? The New Census Numbers Explored
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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 […]
Armchair Builder has shared a few deck building tips in the recent past. Unfortunately, decks are one of those projects that homeowners don’t seem to think require a lot of skill and design. This can lead to hassles and worse, the possibility of serious injury to your family and guests. The Biggest of all Deck […]
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
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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 […]
Underground Utilities: Call Before You Dig
3 Comments | Posted by armchairbuilder in Build Your Own Home, Owner-Builder, Quality Check
It’s building season and that means we are all diligently working on our new projects. Whether your goal is to build a fence or a new addition for your home, be sure to call your local utility locate service to mark your underground utilities prior to digging. The call before you dig service is free […]
House Foundation Excavation: High Water Table Issues
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It’s a great time of year to install your new house foundation. Starting construction in the spring allows you to maximize the building season for your schedule and budget. It can however create problems with high water tables. Here we will discuss a few builder tips for dealing with water in your new home excavation. […]
Knowing how to find property lines are can be extremely useful for your building projects. Whether you are building a new home or simply installing a new landscape bed, knowing the exact location of your property corners is a must to prevent issues with neighbors. So, how can you find them without going to the […]
