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Housing Affordability at All-Time High
0 Comments | Posted by armchairbuilder in Bath Remodel, Build Your Own Home, Home Addition, Kitchen Remodel, Owner-Builder, Save Money
Housing affordability has reached a new all-time high for the first quarter of this year. Along with this, mortgage rates are now at an all-time low (3.75 for 30 year fixed). But what does that really mean? For anyone who doesn’t yet own, now is a great time to buy a home and make it […]
Deck Builders: Hiring for Your New Project
3 Comments | Posted by armchairbuilder in Owner-Builder, Save Money
Hiring deck builders for your project can be complicated if you don’t have the right tools. Many of the companies out there will give you a single dollar amount in their bid that includes everything. The problem with this all inclusive price is that it doesn’t allow you to review and compare bids between contractors. […]
Tear Down The House
0 Comments | Posted by armchairbuilder in Build Your Own Home, Owner-Builder, Quality Check
Tear Down the House: Purchasing an Existing Property to Build Your Dream Home. One way to get the lot to build your dream home on is to buy an existing property and tear down the house. A house can be torn down and hauled away in just a day or two. This can be a […]
Tips for Building a Retaining Wall
0 Comments | Posted by armchairbuilder in Owner-Builder, Quality Check
Building A Retaining Wall Are you thinking of building a retaining wall in your yard? Retaining walls are becoming more common in the typical residential landscape. And why shouldn’t they be… new materials are making them more attractive and easier to install. Let’s dig a little deeper into the circumstances for building a retaining wall, […]
Structural Problems: What are Your Chances?
1 Comment | Posted by armchairbuilder in Build Your Own Home, Fix it!, Owner-Builder, Quality Check
What are the chances your new home building project will have structural problems? This is one of those good questions owner builders frequently ask. Here we will discuss the more common types of structural problems, their causes, and we will give you some statistics relating to their occurrence in homes. A recent article,” Lessons Learned […]
Save Money and Time, Check it
0 Comments | Posted by armchairbuilder in Build Your Own Home, Owner-Builder, Quality Check, Save Money
My granite subcontractor showed up to a house today to measure…they always measure once the cabinets are installed to make sure the granite is cut to the exact size. As we were going through the cabinet layout and architectural plans we noticed a kneewall (short wall) was missing that would support the bar top. I […]
It seems like every day we hear of a new green building product that is going to revolutionize our lives. But what about the simple things that can be accomplished with just a little effort and attention? The trash from our remodeling and building projects is a great place to focus our attention. Is it […]
Portable Toilets and Your Project: Let’s Get This Potty Started!
1 Comment | Posted by armchairbuilder in Great Products, Owner-Builder
There are some really interesting, exciting things that go on when you’re building a home, finishing a basement, or adding on. And then there are those items that fall under the category of “someone’s gotta do it”. Portable toilets are in that latter category. If you haven’t had workers around much, the thought has probably […]
Swale: What is it and How to Prevent Flooding in Your Yard.
2 Comments | Posted by armchairbuilder in Fix it!, Owner-Builder, Quality Check
Swale: What is it and why is it important to your property? Spring is here which means the forecast calls for rain. If you maintain your the swale and other drainage vehicles on your property you can prevent flooding and the possible damage it can bring. Let’s discuss what a swale is and why it […]
Owner Building: What Are the Savings Really?
0 Comments | Posted by armchairbuilder in Build Your Own Home, Owner-Builder, Save Money
So you’re tossing around the idea of owner building your new project. Whether you are wanting to build a new home from the ground up or just re-work your existing place, it is a huge decision to make. Should you hire a full service general contractor? Recently we posted about the risks and rewards of […]
