Building a Home

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ARCHITECT, n. One who drafts a plan of your house, and plans a draft of your money. - Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914), The Devil's Dictionary, 1911

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On-Topic Discussions     [Switch to:  Gallery  |  Conversations] The smallest room size you could really see yourself living with? Posted by: moongardengirl on Tue, Feb 9, 10 at 17:40 How did you structure your builder's contract? Posted by: athensmomof3 on Tue, Feb 9, 10 at 16:47 Just moved in Posted by: kksiazek on Tue, Feb 9, 10 at 16:21 Minimum ownership period of land for equity? Posted by: phillipgms on Tue, Feb 9, 10 at 13:40 4 follow-ups, last one posted on Tue, Feb 9, 10 at 17:36 24 hrs or 72 after stain before Waterlox? Posted by: katrinavhh on Tue, Feb 9, 10 at 13:54 1 follow-up, posted on Tue, Feb 9, 10 at 15:01 Knotty Alder Interior Doors Posted by: basketcase-2008 on Tue, Feb 9, 10 at 10:28 1 follow-up, posted on Tue, Feb 9, 10 at 14:34 Now that I have the land what do I do? Posted by: js12577 on Mon, Feb 8, 10 at 23:42 4 follow-ups, last one posted on Tue, Feb 9, 10 at 12:42 It's February-How is your build progressing? Posted by: flgargoyle on Mon, Feb 1, 10 at 5:23 20 follow-ups, last one posted on Tue, Feb 9, 10 at 12:29 HVAC estimate Posted by: mgabriel on Tue, Feb 9, 10 at 11:40 1 follow-up, posted on Tue, Feb 9, 10 at 12:07 Please critique my plan, first draft Posted by: qwibbled on Wed, Jan 20, 10 at 16:14 56 follow-ups, last one posted on Tue, Feb 9, 10 at 11:34 Sharp Microwave Drawers? Posted by: emilynewhome on Tue, Feb 9, 10 at 8:56 1 follow-up, posted on Tue, Feb 9, 10 at 11:17 protecting floors during move-in? Posted by: bebetokids on Fri, Jul 27, 07 at 9:41 17 follow-ups, last one posted on Tue, Feb 9, 10 at 9:21 Plz Help w/ Great Room Details Posted by: drjoann on Fri, Feb 5, 10 at 18:59 2 follow-ups, last one posted on Tue, Feb 9, 10 at 8:14 House Completed lots of pics!= family room Blinds Posted by: suzienj on Sat, Jan 30, 10 at 19:09 13 follow-ups, last one posted on Tue, Feb 9, 10 at 7:54 Home Plans for 2 sided Goldf Course Lot Posted by: imwonderwoman on Sun, Feb 7, 10 at 1:14 11 follow-ups, last one posted on Tue, Feb 9, 10 at 7:20 A second spray foam insulation question Posted by: dirtslinger2 on Mon, Feb 8, 10 at 23:47 1 follow-up, posted on Tue, Feb 9, 10 at 7:03 Spray foam insulating house with no attic and with metal roof? Posted by: dirtslinger2 on Mon, Feb 8, 10 at 23:44 1 follow-up, posted on Tue, Feb 9, 10 at 7:00 Construction loan questions Posted by: tn1978 on Tue, Jan 12, 10 at 20:37 7 follow-ups, last one posted on Tue, Feb 9, 10 at 6:58 Appropriate to ask for a sample of a builder's contract? Posted by: kate102 on Thu, Feb 4, 10 at 9:55 22 follow-ups, last one posted on Tue, Feb 9, 10 at 6:57 Toilets Installed - - Do workers use normally use them? Posted by: momtothree on Mon, Jan 18, 10 at 22:51 24 follow-ups, last one posted on Mon, Feb 8, 10 at 21:28 House for us, not the norm, for sure! Posted by: mommyto4boys on Sat, Feb 6, 10 at 17:24 14 follow-ups, last one posted on Mon, Feb 8, 10 at 18:59 vapor barrier for wine cellar question Posted by: foodwright on Sun, Feb 7, 10 at 13:47 5 follow-ups, last one posted on Mon, Feb 8, 10 at 16:24 Some Hide A Hose, including 60' hose, answers Posted by: sis3 on Tue, Feb 2, 10 at 16:16 16 follow-ups, last one posted on Mon, Feb 8, 10 at 12:59 Garrell Home - Nantahala & office OR music room Posted by: littlewhit on Sun, Nov 9, 08 at 1:22 26 follow-ups, last one posted on Mon, Feb 8, 10 at 12:14 New Build Posted by: igsmith on Fri, Dec 5, 08 at 22:14 27 follow-ups, last one posted on Mon, Feb 8, 10 at 11:22 Construction Manager Option Posted by: midwestmama on Fri, Feb 5, 10 at 12:10 11 follow-ups, last one posted on Mon, Feb 8, 10 at 9:26 Curbless shower: how do you pass code? Posted by: thepond on Mon, Jan 5, 09 at 17:31 17 follow-ups, last one posted on Mon, Feb 8, 10 at 7:46 Hardwood floors easily damaged?? Posted by: dazzlemewithcolor on Fri, Feb 5, 10 at 22:13 20 follow-ups, last one posted on Sun, Feb 7, 10 at 22:55 Your opinions please - 10' or 12' ceiling in entry? Posted by: buildingsoon on Sun, Feb 7, 10 at 0:38 8 follow-ups, last one posted on Sun, Feb 7, 10 at 20:54 Range or Sink in Kitchen Island? Posted by: qwibbled on Wed, Feb 3, 10 at 17:25 39 follow-ups, last one posted on Sun, Feb 7, 10 at 20:49 Next 30 messages...   |   Page: 1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10   11   12   13   14   15   16   17   18   19   20   21   22   23   24   25   26   27   28   29   30   31   32   33   34   35   36   37   38   39   40   41   42   43   44   45   46   47   48   49   50   51   52   53   54   55   56   57   58   59   60   61   62   63   64   65   66   67 On-Topic Discussions     [Switch to:  Gallery  |  Conversations]

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