Contingency is the amount of money set aside when building or renovating a home that will cover any unexpected costs or upgrades that...

Phase 1: plans and permitting Phase 2: site and masonry work Phase 3: framing Phase 4: plumbing, electrical, and HVAC Phase 5:...

Archways are a beautiful work of architecture that can add elegance to any structure. If you are planning to construct your own house,...

Picking out the lights for a 4600 sq. ft house was something I never imagined would consume so much of my time. But it did. Very much...

I am not going to tell you about all the different countertops out there, and the best reasons for each one. Nope, not gonna convince...

I think the most underrated advice for anyone thinking about building their own home is "take your time." Hear me out. I understand...

We met in college and got our first little house, a 700 sq. ft ranch. It was painted blue all over on the outside. It’s the house we...

I get asked that question a lot. The simple answer is "good." Oh, but the real answer is not so simple. Building a house takes a lot...