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In our last article we looked at the total number of owner builders that completed their own dream home last year. So we know a lot of people took on the challenge of building their own home as the general contractor. But where were the most owners builders located? Were there more homes built by […]
How Many Owner Built Homes Built in 2013?
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One of the questions that frequently comes up here at Armchair Builder is, “Are there many owner built homes being constructed in the U.S.?” And when we say owner built, we are referring to the situation where the owner of the property pulls the permit and assumes the responsibility for the project. This responsibility includes […]
Finding a Builder Consultant
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We just received a reader question asking the best way to find a builder consultant to help with building a new home. Our reader wants to oversee the planning and construction process as an owner builder, but they want to have a “go to” person that is knowledgeable about home building in their local area […]
Contingency Budget for Unexpected Costs
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There are so many people and products that come together when building a new home. With this many moving parts, it’s inevitable that one or two budget items will come in over expectations. For this reason, most professional builders add a line item into each new home budget to cover unexpected costs. This is called […]
Building Site Selection
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Building site selection is one of the most important aspects to a successful home project. Most people know the market value of the completed home will be affected by the location of the building lot. Things like schools, views, and neighborhood will be a major consideration for future buyers when selling. These are obvious but […]
Tub Shower Faucet Replacement Tip
0 Comments | Posted by armchairbuilder in Bath Remodel, Owner-Builder, Save Money
We’ve been getting some questions about our video called, Tub Shower Faucet Replacement Tip (video is below). This is a secret that most plumbers and plumbing supply companies don’t want you to know. If you are looking to update your bath and have a budget to keep, you may want to consider a tub shower […]
Build Your Own Home, e-Book
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If you’ve spent any time at ArmchairBuilder.com, you know that we are constantly adding resources to help you build your own home. We regularly add new videos, articles and digital resources to level the playing field for those that want to take on the general contractor role. And if you’re new to our site, you […]
Things Your General Contractor Avoids Telling You
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I stumbled across an older article from Smart Money recently that I thought would be good to share with you. It’s called, Ten Things Your General Contractor Won’t Tell You. The article may be a little over the top, but it makes some very good points that most consumers may not have heard. Just because […]
General Contract Your Own Home
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If you’ve spent any time here at ArmchairBuilder.com you know that it’s totally possible to general contract your own home. There is plenty of support here and elsewhere on the internet to help you make it happen. But it does take a serious commitment in both time and effort to create a successful project. So […]
