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Control framing costs in the building of a new house by paying attention to standard wood and Drywall lengths.
How to control costs at the start by aiming for minimal site work and grading, and paying careful attention to the type of foundation needed.
How to find the best house plan, from analyzing circulation to zeroing in on storage.
Architect Bud Dietrich explains the seven basics steps to designing and building a new home that meets your needs and expresses who you are.
An architect explains why fixed-price and T&M contracts are not your only options when hiring a general contractor.
Contractor Paul Sorensen explains how to achieve high quality exposed concrete floors with minimal cracking.
An experienced contractor explains why the Cost Plus with Minimum Guaranteed Maximum Price contract type and teamwork are essential.
Materials expert Rob Jones of Build Direct, an online warehouse, provides an introduction to the most popular wood floor options.
Advice and tips for planning the "kitchen living space" from Gale Steves, author of Right-Sizing Your Home.
The character of your lot -- the trees, slope, connection to utilities, closeness to neighbors -- will affect your building costs. Here's what to keep in mind before you start to build.
What pre-qualifying for a home construction loan means and why it's important.
How to finance the building of your new home: 3 basic steps and 3 important tips.
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