I used to be in shape. Really. Two hundred push-up, 20 chin-up kind of shape. I would blaze through 50-km ski trails. That, of course, was then. As the decades piled up, exercise became less important, less frequent. Injuries began to take their toll, further limiting my activity, and at some point I came to the realization that nachos, not eggs, were nature…
The author and his wife chose to build a log cabin following the Norwegian stabbur design: raised foundation, small windows, low door, and wide eaves. PHOTO: BILL SULLIVAN Living in a cozy little cabin nestled in the woods is part and parcel of the classic Thoreau-inspired lifestyle most folks dream of now and then. But the romantic vision of log-home life…
​Wish you knew more about the biggest investment you will most likely ever make? Build Your House Yourself University (BYHYU) will teach you to save money and make smart decisions about the construction of the place you and your family will call HOME. The BYHYU podcast will help you understand residential construction— simplify and demystify the design build…
Prudkov/iStock/Thinkstock Building your own place is a tradition as old as civilization itself. Of course, it s a bit more complicated than it used to be. No matter how handy you are, you’ll need the right kind of financing for your house to go from first architectural draft to completed structure. Types of financing Construction-to-permanent financing: Lenders…
A home is usually the largest investment that a person makes in their lifetime and today building a new home offers more benefits than ever before! Here’s a quick list of reasons why so many home buyers prefer to build a new home versus buying an existing home. Design the Home Your Way Why settle for someone else’s dream when you can select your favorite cabinets…
There are many different ways to build an eco-house, just as there are many different structures for most modern conventional houses. Determining which is the best (and greenest) option is a matter for debate, but architectural and personal preference, geographic location, current trends and, of course, cost all play an important part. Some of the most traditional…
When you’re ready to build your dream custom home, it’s important that you work with a builder that will be your partner in helping you build a home that meets your goals and reflects your personality. It goes without saying that you will want to work with a reputable builder, but in your search for the right custom home builder, here are ten tips to be sure…
“We just have zero experience in building a home, ” Elizabeth Mack says. “We just needed somebody who knew what they were doing and was capable.” Whether it’s a large custom build or a small remodeling project, a general contractor can manage all aspects of the job — from hiring and paying subcontractors for the various aspects of the construction, to securing…
Want to build a new house in Minneapolis? Choose a vacant lot on the North Side, and the city will help make it happen. The City Council approved a pilot program Friday that will offer incentives for building new homes in north Minneapolis and help low-income buyers purchase houses built on vacant lots. The program aims to produce needed affordable housing and…
Adding glass doors to existing shelves is a great way to upgrade the look of the room. You can store away your glassware when it’s not in use, but you still get the benefit of its eye-appeal. Jennifer Bridgman of the home improvement blog The Chronicles of Home says you can make your own DIY glass cabinet doors. That’s exactly what she did in her home. And as…
We have a contract period during which we have various meetings to get to the bankable cost of your home. That contract period can take anywhere between 45-90 days. Allow another three to four weeks to close on your construction loan. Construction of your home can depend on many variables such as weather, labor, materials, inspections, size of the home, customization…
Still, that ll allow hobbyists to build their own smart home gadgets that integrate with iOS, which is pretty cool. And it ll make it much easier for developers who are thinking about building a product with HomeKit to get started, which means we could see more companies building compatible devices. Apple is also making one other big change to simplify development:…
If you follow some basic lighting principles, you can get impressive results from even the cheapest of lighting kits. This is great news for businesses with smaller budgets or folks just starting out with video. As an experiment, we went to Home Depot and built a lighting kit with clothespins, clip lights, and LED bulbs. While this is not the be-all, end-all…
Just a few weeks ago, the Canadian Real Estate Association reported that overall national home sales decreased since December. But at the same time, Toronto’s housing prices continued climbing. And climb they did. Ten years ago the average price was just $, 368. And the average price of a new GTA townhouse found its way up to $879, 619 last month compared to…
You ve been shopping for a home and none seems quite right. That one has a tiny kitchen, this one makes you go through a second bedroom to get to the hall bathroom, and the other one doesn t even have a bathroom connected to the master bedroom! Sheesh. It s no wonder some people prefer building a home from scratch—or more precisely, having someone else build…
This guest post from Ian is part of the “reader stories” feature at Get Rich Slowly. It’s the extended version of the story he shared in his prize-winning entry to this year’s GRS video contest. Some reader stories contain general advice; others are examples of how a GRS reader achieved financial success — or failure. These stories feature folks from all levels…
The Emerson with a Custom Elevation featuring Brick and Stone finishes With Home plans starting in the 0 s, Atlantic Builders is pleased to introduce our new Build On Your Land Division. Now you can acquire the home of your dreams on the home site you own and love! We offer turn-key packages providing an all-inclusive up-front price . As one of the most experienced…
Sleek designs with open floor plans and abundant daylight embody this style. Modern home plans have a long history that ranges from Frank Lloyd Wright’s Prairie style in the early 1900s to European Modernism of the 1920s to Mid-Century Modern homes to A-frame and geometric house plans of recent decades. Unifying factors are a disregard for historical precedent…
It s fairly self evident that successful home building requires that you need to know not only the parts involved, but just as important - the Steps Of Building A Home - how the parts all go together . . . and in what order! Here then is a description, in broad terms, of the actual step by step home building process. An important disclaimer is in order here…
Building your own home from the ground up can be an incredibly rewarding process that can give you considerable control over cost. Carefully choosing functional yet inexpensive material, doing the labor yourself, acting as the general contractor (GC) and hiring subcontractors for certain aspects of the job, all will hold down the cost of building a home. Paying…
The Legislature deems it necessary in the interest of the public health, safety, and welfare to regulate the construction industry. As a result, the Florida Legislature enacted Chapter 489, Florida Statutes. From that statutory authority, the Construction Industry Licensing Board was created and along with the Department of Business and Professional Regulation…
Construction of the four-story building, located at Reisterstown Road and Liberty Heights Avenue, is expected to cost $15.9 million. The project is intended to provide affordable housing for low- to moderate-income families. Apartments will range from one to three bedrooms. Two years ago, Enterprise Homes searched for an opportunity in the Mondawmin area to…
My wife and I are considering having a house built for us and I would like to know the basics of combination construction/permanent mortgages. What do we look out for? Alternative Ways to Finance Home Construction A newly constructed home can be financed in three ways. The builder finances construction, and when the house is completed the buyer obtains a permanent…
The Seahawks Cliff Avril put smiles on many faces in Haiti with his charitable work during the offseason. Cliff Avril Family Foundation RENTON, Wash. - Defensive end Cliff Avril took a seat on the couch outside the Seattle Seahawks locker room, started scrolling through his Instagram account and took a moment to reflect. This is crazy,Avril told ESPN.com…
