Prevent Leaks in Your Tiled Shower
3 Comments | Posted by armchairbuilder in Bath Remodel, Fix it!, Quality Check
Because one of our readers had an issue with his tile shower leaking, I thought it would be a good idea to share it with everyone just in case you have a bathroom project coming up. If you decide to have an installer tile the floor and walls of your shower, there are some things […]
Add Space to Your New Home: 50% Off
0 Comments | Posted by armchairbuilder in Build Your Own Home, Owner-Builder, Save Money
Because you’ve decided to build your own home, you get to choose exactly what your plan looks like. And if you choose to add a few feet here or there, you will get a great deal on the additional square footage. As an owner-builder, you will save the typical markup from the general contractor…but the […]
There is a good article in FineHomebuilding that explores properly finishing concrete. The article, Broom-Finished Concrete Flat work, reviews most of the requirements for the proper placement and finishing of concrete. The biggest item missing is the proper way to cure the concrete. I have found that most professional concrete finishers are great at placing […]
Help! My basement is still leaking and I’ve tried everything. I have moisture spots on my ceiling. My floor squeaks and pops. Can someone please help? Do you have one of these problems that you can’t seem to solve? These home issues can be extremely annoying and expensive. So, I’m offering to give anyone […]
Your Home Addition: Check Insurance Coverage
1 Comment | Posted by armchairbuilder in Home Addition, Owner-Builder
As an owner-builder, you want to make sure you have insurance coverage for your new project both during and after construction. This insurance should protect you in case of fire and weather damage, theft and accidental injury. There are several different types of insurance available to protect you…let’s take a look at each. Builders Risk […]
Your New Addition: Sizing Your HVAC Equipment
1 Comment | Posted by armchairbuilder in Home Addition, Owner-Builder, Quality Check
As an owner-builder, you want to make sure your new home addition will be of the highest quality with the fewest possible problems. So make sure you require your HVAC subcontractor to run a manual J calculation (or equivalent) to check the equipment sizing for your existing home with new space added and give you […]
Your Home Addition: Protect Your Existing Home While Building
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You’ve decided to put an addition onto your home as an owner-builder in order to add valuable space. Once your new addition is complete, your family room and kitchen will open up into the large, new space that your family will enjoy for years to come. Your new construction project will go on for several […]
Your Home Addition: Make Sure Your Existing/New Roof & Floors Line Up
0 Comments | Posted by armchairbuilder in Home Addition, Owner-Builder, Quality Check
For your new renovation, it is critical to put the time and effort into making sure your new floor and roof line up with the existing floor and roof. This sounds obvious and simple but based on the number of homes I have seen with one or both of these screwed up, I thought I […]
Your Home Addition: Avoid the Words…”Tear it Down”
0 Comments | Posted by armchairbuilder in Home Addition, Quality Check
There are a couple phrases we never want to hear as an owner-builder after our new project is complete. The first is…you need a variance. The second is…tear it down. So how do we deal with the “V” word and how do we avoid ever having to take down a project we just built? If you […]
You have a whole host of options available to you to pay for your new owner-built home addition. Each option has it’s pros and cons. So which is best for your situation? Here we will discuss the main options available and give you the major points to consider for each. Cash: If you have the […]
