Building my own house

What we've learned as owner-builders to save money. Tips to help you design, plan, and build your own home while saving thousands of dollars in the process.

if you're in the home building process, this is a list of scripture for each room of the house. Bible Verses for Building a Home

Keep these 5 things in mind when building a custom home! Discussing our new construction process, helpful ideas when building a custom home, & challenges.

French country style home, 4 to 5 beds, 2.5 baths, master suite on main level, home office, 2-car garage

The most important aspect when selecting shutters is to make sure that they fit your style and represent what you are attempting to represent, be it traditional and meeting historical designs, or truly showing off your personality and interests. With so many possibilities, there are some guidelines that may influence your choices such as colors, styles, and options. Traditionally, shutters were purely functional in nature, before screens and even paned windows, so protection from t…

Is it actually possible to build a new home on a budget? That’s the question we asked ourselves over two years ago when we were knee-deep in planning the construction of our new home. We had plenty of experience renovating homes, but this would be our first time building a home from the ground up. We […]

When building a custom home, make sure everything is exactly the way you want it. Here is a helpful checklist to follow when making this endeavor.

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Be sure to follow these 6 ways to reduce construction costs when building a new house so that you won't go over budget with your new construction home.

If you are in the process of building a new home, it can be stressful and intimidating. Here are ten things I'm so glad we changed about our original design