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Make a List of Priorities Before You Build a House

February 22, 2016 by SHB

Thinking about your “big picture” priorities in the home planning process isn’t first in most … [Read more…]

Filed Under: 2016, A. Lupton, planning

DIY Home Building Kits – A Feasible Option for Some

December 23, 2014 by SHB

by LeRoy Demarest The prospect of building a home can be quite daunting. No matter how skilled … [Read more…]

Filed Under: 2014, Demarest, do it yourself, green building, planning, trends

A Home Building Checklist Will Keep You Organized

September 2, 2014 by SHB

by Anne Lupton Everyone dreams of building their own home, especially now that it’s easier than … [Read more…]

Filed Under: 2014, A. Lupton, outdoor spaces, planning

Read Your Builder’s Contract Carefully

July 1, 2013 by SHB

If you are going to use a building contractor to construct your new small home, it is absolutely … [Read more…]

Filed Under: 2013, Journal, planning, Swift

Choosing a Neighborhood That’s Right for You

March 4, 2012 by SHB

By Amie Martin You had been dreaming about it for years. Then came the day. You could no longer … [Read more…]

Filed Under: 2012, Journal, Martin, planning

Hire a General Contractor – Or Be Your Own

February 26, 2012 by SHB

By Beth McCall When you start laying out the plans to build a new home or to renovate an existing … [Read more…]

Filed Under: 2012, Journal, McCall, planning

4 Factors That Help Determine How Much House You Can Afford

July 30, 2010 by SHB

Everybody nurtures a dream of buying a new home. But before buying the house, you must take some … [Read more…]

Filed Under: 2010, money, planning

Free Tiny House Plans

July 27, 2009 by SHB

Michael Janzen has been putting in a lot of time working on his free tiny house plans. His design … [Read more…]

Filed Under: 2009, A. Lupton, planning, tiny houses

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