Glen and Sandra Schweickert built a new home twelve years ago. Let them fill you in. "We bought a brand new home in 2002 from a regional builder. They went bankrupt in 2007. We would like to build a new home using the same plans and blueprints from the house we now have that was built Read More »
Have you dreamed of building a log cabin yourself? There are many challenges when building a home, especially a log home. The first thing to do would be to go online and spend lots of time at any and all log home association websites.
Building a new house can cause a lot of anxiety, but here are some new home construction tips to help reduce your anxiety. Having a detailed set of plans and blueprints will minimize any issues you will have with the contractor. This eliminates change orders which are avenues for cost increases!
With mortgage rates at all-time lows, it is a great time to build a new house. Having complete and detailed house plans is a must. A complete set of blueprints ensures the job is done according to the specifications with no room for interruption.
Tim Carter discusses the change order process and why they should be avoided.
A house plan must be complete for your home-building projects. House plans need all the details for the contractors. Complete house floor plans will allow workers to continue working, even if no one else is around.
Tim Carter demonstrates just how helpful some home design software can be when drawing up plans for landscaping, building, or remodeling. 3D home design software allows you to see what the house will look like before it is built.
Tim Carter demonstrates professional blueprints, and what details to include on your house blueprints. There are several things that must be included on your blueprint plans.
A central vacuum makes cleaning up much easier. Tim Carter explains how they work and how central vacuum systems are installed. Why lug around a heavy vacuum when central vacuums can do the work for you.
A vent pipe is an essential element of any house's plumbing. Tim Carter explains why vent pipes are important and how a vent pipe works.
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