Hey, Hey, Home Builders!!
If you are looking for all things related to building a custom home, then you are in the right place! You can find good information here, even if you are just doing some basic remodeling, or complete home renovations!
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#Building101- Posts
Here you can find all the #building101 posts in order. No need to search, just click on the topic to go straight to that post! I’ll be covering topics from the very beginning over where to start, all the way to turning your new house into a home! Don’t forget to subscribe to my emails to get notified of new posts each week! I hope that my advice and tips on building a custom home can help you in some way!
Plumbing Fixtures
Hey, hey y’all! Glad that these Building101 topics are starting to get fun and interesting! When building I wanted to jump right in to finding the good stuff like lighting, plumbing, flooring, etc. So let’s get down to business! I will quickly break down plumbing fixtures I’ll be covering in this post. Bathroom & Kitchen…
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Lighting Fixtures & More
Lighting fixtures are one of the harder things to choose when building home. There are so many choices, prices, and styles! Here’s some tips!
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Building 101 – Windows, Doors, and Trim
One of the first purchase and design decisions you have to make when building a custom home, are the windows and doors!
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Building 101 – Framing
Framing is pretty straight forward in the building processes. It goes up quickly, so that’s why I plan to also include other topics in this post as well. I’ll be touching on some of the other things that happen within the walls of your home before the sheetrock goes up, such as water lines, electrical…
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#Building101 – Foundation
Hey y’all! Foundations are a huge step in the building process! It feels like it’s finally happening. Be aware that once the foundation is laid out, it might feel really small! It’s just an illusion, don’t worry, it gets better once the framing is put up!
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Landscape
I’ll go over how to decide which plants are best for your area, ideas on how to layout and design your landscaping, and ways to save money!
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#Building101 – Choosing a Builder
Choosing the right builder can be one of the first big decisions you have to make when starting the building process. If you are building a spec home, normally there is one builder that builds up the houses in that community. Which has it’s advantages and disadvantages. It makes the process of finding a builder…
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Building 101 – Staying Organized
Building can be stressful in so many ways, but one way that helped our process smoother was staying organized throughout the process! I’ve been working on creating a list of ways to help keep you organized throughout your build! I’ll be going over tips on staying organized with your builder, ways to use Pinterest and…
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#Building101- House Plans
House plans are one of the most stressful things you have to decide on when you first decide to build. You can search websites for different layouts for days and they all start to look so similar. Then, you don’t remember which ones you actually liked or not!
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#Building101- Where to Start
Thinking about building, but aren’t sure where to start? It all seems a little overwhelming at first, so let’s run through some of the basic questions you should ask yourself before you start building!
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You can also find more #building101 topics on my Instagram Highlights! Some are older, but still have very good info on building a custom home! Here you will find topics I went over last year before I started #building101 fresh this year!
Some topics I’ve covered and have saved to my highlights are:
- Where to Start
- Picking a builder
- House plans
- Staying organized
- Financial
- Foundation
- Framing
- Plumbing fixtures
- Lighting fixtures
- Exterior
- Floors
- Drywall /Texture /Paint/ Stain
- Cabinetry
- Window / Doors / Trim work
- Countertops
- Favorite features
- Appliances
- Splurges and Saves
You can also sign up for weekly emails below, so you don’t miss any #building101 posts on the blog! They will be more detailed specific and links will be included here! Thank you for reading, and I hope you can find some helpful information here! I wish there was a blog I knew of that could take me through step by step of the building processes. It’s all overwhelming especially if you haven’t ever done it before!