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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 you decide it s time to put down roots, you may wonder: Is it cheaper to buy or build a house? Unless you re rolling in money, you ll probably want to weigh the pros and cons of new vs. old construction—and the price you pay upfront is only where these considerations start. Here we lay out everything you need to know about buying an existing home compared…
To begin roofing, first cover the entire roof with a single piece of 15 lb. asphalt-impregnated roofing paper (tar paper). It’s an extra layer of protection that helps ensure the inside of your doghouse remains dry. Staple the roofing paper in place with a hammer stapler or electric stapler, using 3/8-inch galvanized staples. Use a utility knife to trim the edges…
Have you ever considered building your own home? There is a lot to consider if you take on this project. However, just because you build your own home, doesn’t mean that you have to be the one that actually completes every task or even any task for that matter. Usually, it just means that you designed everything just the way you wanted it. So I’d like to explore…
Welcome to our second shipping container home interview of 2017. As always, in these interviews we speak with shipping container home builders to help you. We speak with them about what worked and what didn’t work and how you can learn from their mistakes so you can build the best shipping container home possible. In this episode we speak with Stephan Busley…
Whether you’re an adventurous person, a DIY expert or simply a persnickety home buyer, the thought of building your own home might be a thrilling prospect. After all, when you choose to build your own abode, you get to call all the shots. That means you can determine the precise layout, dictate the exact number and type of rooms, handpick all the finishes and…
Building the perfect home for your family is easy with Whitestone Custom Homes award-winning Build On Your Lot program. When you build with Whitestone Custom, you talk with a Community Sales Manager to explore design options and estimate your home s price in simply a few days. When you re ready to make final decisions about materials and design details, one…
Before you start construction on your new home, you need somewhere to build it, and this means finding land. First consider the size of the plot. How big do you want the house to be? How much yard space do you want? Do you want a garage, concrete pad or will you park on the street? Next, make sure the land is properly zoned. If you see other single-family homes…
Last week’s post introduced you to Ashleigh Sergeant, our #FWOTM that lives the yogi talk, naturally and sustainably. We learned she not only teaches people to “build a life you love” in spirit, but also in physical form with the example of the beautiful sustainable home she and her husband Justin recently built in Costa Rica (pictured above). Fueled by a love…
I’m working on a project that’s about to be delayed by seven months because we’ve discovered a bat colony on site. Bats don’t like being moved and, what’s more, they are protected by legislation. 4 Don’t leave out the landscape A lot of people just don’t get landscape, but if a house’s quality is not reflected in its surroundings, it looks like a piece of fluff…
What areas do you service? We are a supplier of modular homes in Northern and Southern California. From the Pacific Ocean to the state borders, we are here to serve you. If you are in California and would like to build with modular or prefab construction, we would welcome the opportunity to build your home. If Cutting Edge builds all over California, how can…
Here’s a list of the hardware we chose to build this beast: SUPERMICRO MBD-H8DG6-F-O E-ATX Form Server Motherboard 2X AMD Opteron 6348 Abu Dhabi 2.8GHz 12MB L2 Cache 16MB L3 Cache Socket G34 115W 12-Core Server Processor 8X Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 MHz RAM Corsair RM Series 850 Watt ATX/EPS 80PLUS Gold-Certified Power Supply 4X WD Red 3 TB NAS…
You have found the perfect mountain property for your vacation home, and it is now time to find the perfect log cabin to complete your dream. With log cabin kits, you can save yourself money compared to custom-built options without sacrificing modern design, and high-end finishes and amenities that you want in your vacation home. Log cabin kits include everything…
Developer Networkers have been building labs with networking gear for decades. Every one of us who has built their home lab has had to go through some learning curve of researching various product families, models, operating system versions, and product features supported by various hardware and software combinations. But building a home lab has often been worth…
Finding the money to build a new home differs from taking out a conventional mortgage on an existing home, because to build a home, you essentially need three loans: one for the land, one for the construction phase, and one for the permanent financing of the home after it is built. But the process is not nearly as difficult to navigate as it may seem, as many…
Building a house is full of highs and lows, and we’re not just talking about the price of materials. No matter how excited you are or how frustrated you get about building your home, you can never forget that house-building is business and you’re the boss. That means getting the result you want is up to you. Nailing Down The Budget If you’re asking, “How much…
