Tag: home building
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Cost-Effective Strategies for Contemporary Home Building
Finding a perfect home is never easy, especially on a budget, and that’s why lots of people spend months and even years searching for a place they could call their own. However, some of them understand that this method isn’t effective at all, and decide to build their own homes instead. Doing so isn’t easy…
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Residential vs. Commercial Construction: Principal Differences
In the Construction industry, there are several distinctive sub-categories which include commercial, residential and municipal construction. Now, while there is not much difference when it comes to municipal and residential construction, the same can’t be said when commercial construction is concerned. If you are planning to start a construction business, you must learn the difference…
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How to Choose the Right Floor Plan for Your New Home
When conjuring images of a perfect home, there are so many moving parts that play a role. Among them, the floor plan certainly stands out. It profoundly shapes your experience of the home, as well as its usability and appeal. When trying to navigate the maze of decisions here, things can get rather stressful, but…
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An Insight into Contemporary Home Construction Methods
Choosing the best construction method for building your new home is one of the most important conversations you need to have with the contractor you’ve hired. There are numerous construction methods to choose from, ranging from pre-built modular homes, stick-framing homes, homes made of concrete to light-gauge steel homes. So, to make the selection a…
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What Makes for a Truly Good Home Builder?
Ask homeowners who built their home from a scratch and most of them will tell you – never again. All jokes aside, the amount of stress that building a home involves is huge. According to a 2013 survey by home design site Houzz, 12% couples said they considered separation or divorce during the project. To…
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Home Building Essentials for a Young Family
Building the first family home from the ground up is one of the biggest financial commitments you can make in life. Namely, if you want to have the best place for your family to thrive, the margin for error is almost non-existent. So, to complete the project with flying colours, do some research and get…
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Self-Sustaining Home: The Essentials
Eco-construction and sustainable living are no longer an impossible dream. What seemed far-fetched four decades ago, today is a reality. And it’s not merely a passing trend, but a true shift in understanding of what it means to live in harmony with the planet.
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Granny Flats: Why Is Their Popularity on a Steady Increase?
By definition, a granny flat is a segment of a house that serves as a self-contained accommodation for the elderly. Also known as an accessory dwelling unit (the official term), it is becoming more popular, stylish, and affordable than ever.
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Home Building Uncovered: Hidden Costs
So you have decided to build your first home, congratulations – you have taken a positive step towards a bright and happy future. While a new and exciting chapter is about to begin, you want to make sure you have all of the necessary details regarding your project carefully planned out in order to make…