Now that our home is complete, we wanted to share a few tips and tricks that we learned along the way.
Tips and Tricks for Building a Custom Home
Framing Our Home
Framing is an exciting stage during the build - so much progress happens so quickly!
Wiring Your Home With the Future in Mind
In a world that is advancing at record speed with regards to technology, one of the decisions that will affect the future usage of your home is how you setup your home's wiring now.
Selecting Interior Paint Colors
Selecting paint colors can be challenging, but luckily it's one of the easiest and relatively inexpensive things to change.
Setting Our Foundation
Once our lot was clear, we were excited and ready to see the house fill that space back up. The foundation was the first step to that and it was the first time we could finally visualize the size and shape of the house in real life!
The Selection Process
If you're looking to build a home, be prepared to make lots of decisions! In this post we'll discuss our selection process and some tips and tricks to prepare you for your own selections.
Navigating the GIS
There are many things you can take advantage of when you're buying property. One of the most indespensible resources we found and then made extensive use of was the Geographic Information System (GIS).
Clearing Our Lot
The initial process leading up to finally clearing our lot was very long - it took approximately eight months from when we closed on our land.