The tiny house movement has been growing in popularity for several years throughout the United States and has started to gain appeal in Canada as a way for people to live a simple, portable, more affordable lifestyle. Robinson Residential joined this movement in 2015 with the design of our Dragonfly-20, a contemporary style take on the tiny house. But we couldn’t…
As open source advocates and newlyweds, Marcin Jakubowski and Catarina Mota decided to reinvent the home-building wheel a few years back. In the process, they have been developing an entirely open-source toolkit that makes the design and construction of eco-friendly, off-grid modular housing easier, cheaper, and faster through use of modular designs, rapid-build construction…
Cara Brookins is living proof that where there s a will, there s a way (especially if YouTube is around). In this generation of self-starters and self-made women and men, do-it-yourself isn’t just an option, it’s a way of life. And if there’s not an app for that, chances are there’s a YouTube video for it. That was certainly the case for a woman named Cara Brookins…
BOWLING GREEN, Mo. - The North East Community Action Corp. is still looking for contractors to build tiny homes for interested residents in Northeast Missouri. The not-for-profit agency has been encouraging the use of the super-small dwellings because they offer an affordable, energy-efficient solution to housing needs for many people and communities. Brent Engel…
We would love you to join us to help build Australia s first legally permitted SuperAdobe Earthbag Round House, which is a type of natural building. It is in a town called Willow Grove, VIC, Australia. We hope to have a total of 8-15 Workaway volunteers at all times throughout first half of the year, from March 1st 2017 until May 15th 2017, with Workaway staying for…
In the last post (Kitchen Remodel Checklist, Part I) we talked about all the necessary steps to tackle before you start demolition/construction of your new kitchen remodel. Here we will discuss demolition, construction, scheduling, and how to minimize the affects of construction on the rest of your home. Demolition: Once we have our materials, we can start demolition…
Use us as your agent, and we will rebate back to you at closing any amount that a builder offers in commission over and above 3% of the sales price. E.G. a 4% commission means you will get 1% of the sales price back at closing – cash. At 3%, we can afford to give every buyer our maximum effort and highest quality of service, and new construction buyers are no different…
Jimmy Jacobs BOYL Program understands and values the time you’ve invested in selecting the right location for your new home. With your location selected, we want the building process to be where the work stops, and the excitement begins. We strive to be the benchmark for excellence in the homebuilding industry. Our desire is to create a product and experience that…
2016 MHI Manufacturer of the Year Each year members of the Manufactured Housing Institute recognize outstanding industry leaders. Receiving this distinguished honor for a seventh time is a testament to the quality of our people, our homes and our customers. We build great homes and we are Read full story » Oilfield Housing Solutions Fleetwood Homes began in 1950 as…
Building Procedures for Building Your Own Home SPARTA TOWNSHIP BUIDLING DEPARTMENT PROCEDURES FOR BUILDING YOUR OWN HOME Click Here for a printable version. Once you have selected the lot on which you plan to construct your new home, the following steps should be taken: 1. CONTACT THE PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT (973) 729-8093 For zoning permit application To find…
The interactive design software, Homestyler, is web-based, if you can access the internet and use Internet Explorer 7 (or higher) or Firefox 3.0 (or higher); and Adobe Flash Play 9.0 (or higher), you can use Homestyler. It’s that simple! If you have any experience with Internet software and a desire to design your new home you are well on your way to mastering this…
Ryan and I have been writing a lot of huge checks lately, so I thought it was worth talking about budget on a new construction home. Obviously, our experience won’t be the same for everyone, but I thought some of you may be curious about how we plan to pay for the house and how the budget will be split up. (Mostly because this is something Ryan and I are hugely interested…
If you dreamed as a child of someday owning a home with your own dance studio and ballet barre, or a personal game room with a Skee-Ball machine alongside an indoor putting green, then a custom home may be your best option to making that dream come true. While buying a home fulfills a big part of the American Dream, building a home to your specifications elevates…
When it s time to sell, can you show that you ve maintained your residence? Beyond fresh coats of paint, buyers want to see that your home s HVAC is fully functional. Ninety percent of home inspections recommend furnace servicing and certification,says Jeff Hebeler, associate broker with FourStar Realty, Inc. in Boulder, Colo. Stay ahead of the curve with a yearly…
