Building a Home

This forum is for those constructing a new home to discuss the various processes involved. For instance, the importance of getting the proper permit before even thinking about digging a hole.

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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] More Recent 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   icf vs infloor heat / stag studs vs extra insulation Posted by: crazyone on Fri, Aug 21, 09 at 1:09 7 follow-ups, last one posted on Mon, Aug 24, 09 at 11:14 Anyone put a window in their tile shower? Posted by: shelly_k on Fri, Aug 21, 09 at 9:42 6 follow-ups, last one posted on Sun, Aug 23, 09 at 22:03 DuPont Zodiaq--Silestone Posted by: mark_g on Wed, Aug 19, 09 at 17:51 6 follow-ups, last one posted on Sun, Aug 23, 09 at 21:55 utility sink dog wash faucets Posted by: gerberadaisy on Sat, Aug 22, 09 at 1:58 1 follow-up, posted on Sun, Aug 23, 09 at 21:44 bad wood Posted by: jllmb79 on Sat, Aug 22, 09 at 10:57 5 follow-ups, last one posted on Sun, Aug 23, 09 at 21:38 When to select a builder Posted by: thingsthatinspire on Sat, Aug 22, 09 at 11:58 3 follow-ups, last one posted on Sun, Aug 23, 09 at 19:59 How 2 build house w/ exposed-beam ceiling? Posted by: modern_miss on Sun, Aug 23, 09 at 2:42 2 follow-ups, last one posted on Sun, Aug 23, 09 at 14:23 Reclaimed Wood Floors? Posted by: tr1140 on Sat, Aug 22, 09 at 15:10 2 follow-ups, last one posted on Sun, Aug 23, 09 at 14:17 Dan's Fan City Posted by: creek_side on Fri, Aug 21, 09 at 11:56 1 follow-up, posted on Sun, Aug 23, 09 at 9:38 Costs to demolition a house? Posted by: picchudog on Sun, Aug 16, 09 at 21:40 10 follow-ups, last one posted on Sun, Aug 23, 09 at 5:15 ezy-jamb: trimless door frame Posted by: modern_miss on Sat, Aug 15, 09 at 1:10 Anyone Else Building Abberley Lane or other John Tee House Plan? Posted by: mydreamhome on Sun, Aug 23, 09 at 0:54 1 follow-up, posted on Sun, Aug 23, 09 at 0:56 architect vs. residential designer? Posted by: petchia on Mon, Aug 11, 08 at 16:14 52 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Aug 22, 09 at 0:36 Anyone familiar with Rubio Monocoat floor finish? Posted by: ncamy on Sun, Jun 7, 09 at 17:31 4 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Aug 22, 09 at 0:15 No bulkhead in ceiling of basement? Posted by: shelly_k on Fri, Aug 21, 09 at 9:21 3 follow-ups, last one posted on Fri, Aug 21, 09 at 14:42 Connection between the indorrs and the outdoors Posted by: thingsthatinspire on Tue, Aug 18, 09 at 11:06 11 follow-ups, last one posted on Fri, Aug 21, 09 at 12:37 'saw swirls' on my cedar shingles Posted by: mae919 on Wed, Aug 19, 09 at 19:58 3 follow-ups, last one posted on Fri, Aug 21, 09 at 3:58 2x6 framing versus 2x4 framing Posted by: mgabriel on Mon, Aug 3, 09 at 13:07 14 follow-ups, last one posted on Thu, Aug 20, 09 at 12:46 Sell, rent, build? Posted by: miscindy on Fri, Jul 24, 09 at 17:11 14 follow-ups, last one posted on Thu, Aug 20, 09 at 12:44 What REALLY drives up the cost of a build? Posted by: mimi72 on Sun, Jul 27, 08 at 12:12 32 follow-ups, last one posted on Thu, Aug 20, 09 at 12:33 how to install clavos and faux hinge straps to fiberglass doors? Posted by: mamabearpapabear on Sun, Aug 9, 09 at 0:24 1 follow-up, posted on Thu, Aug 20, 09 at 9:37 What is cheaper - painted brick/brick or stucco/brick? Posted by: mscajunpie on Tue, Aug 18, 09 at 23:30 2 follow-ups, last one posted on Wed, Aug 19, 09 at 22:09 French Doors that swing opposite Posted by: suzycentri on Wed, Aug 19, 09 at 15:57 1 follow-up, posted on Wed, Aug 19, 09 at 19:06 Bari Furniture - Leather Italia Posted by: emilynewhome on Tue, Aug 18, 09 at 15:05 1 follow-up, posted on Tue, Aug 18, 09 at 21:14 Wall panels Posted by: princeton on Wed, Aug 12, 09 at 10:24 8 follow-ups, last one posted on Tue, Aug 18, 09 at 19:50 Lawyer to review contract Posted by: corky1_2008 on Wed, Aug 12, 09 at 17:20 10 follow-ups, last one posted on Tue, Aug 18, 09 at 11:28 Soundproofing--What did you do? Posted by: mark_g on Mon, Aug 10, 09 at 21:20 11 follow-ups, last one posted on Tue, Aug 18, 09 at 11:23 Tax Credit for Safe Room? Posted by: tr1140 on Mon, Aug 17, 09 at 17:39 4 follow-ups, last one posted on Tue, Aug 18, 09 at 11:10 Standing seam roof in Los Angeles? Recos? Posted by: pharaoh on Mon, Aug 17, 09 at 1:16 5 follow-ups, last one posted on Tue, Aug 18, 09 at 7:04 Cost of wainscoting instalation, help Posted by: dabunch on Fri, Aug 14, 09 at 21:45 2 follow-ups, last one posted on Mon, Aug 17, 09 at 23:31 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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