Author: Karl DuncanWhen you have decided to build your own home and want to get more for your money, consider a two story home. There are major parts of the construction process that can save you money over building a ranch style home. The three major areas to cut costs are excavation, the foundation, and the roof. During the excavation of your ranch style home, you are digging a hole for the entire living space with just one floor area. Let's...more
Author: Karl DuncanMost Owner Builder Home Building Services provide specific services to help you build your own home. In this article I would like to focus on choosing the RIGHT Owner Builder Service. For more information on what most of these services provide see my Owner Builder Home Building Services article. Like many of you already know I am an advocate of building your own home. I built mine using building contractors and did some of...more
Author: Karl DuncanZoning 101 Upon your understanding of what is important to you, gain an understanding of your local area's land-use plans and zoning requirements. Otherwise you could end up buying a beautifully wooded, tranquil lot that is slated to be four blocks from a new six-land road and strip-mall - one that's suddenly a lot harder to sell than you anticipated ten years earlier.You can usually review these ordinances by visiting your city hall. What you need to know is if the local building authority and/or subdivision have requirements regarding the type of house that can be built in that area, and how the land can be used. Land use and and house style restrictions can surprise you -- down to such seemingly odd things as the city prescribing the maximum width of roof eaves. Questions you should ask: -Where are the lot setbacks, and will you be able to fit the house you want on that lot? -Would there be easements into those setbacks to consider? -Would there be minimum or maximum requirements on the size of house in the area? -Would there be any restrictions on roof type, exterior materials used, or style of house? For instance, in some neighborhoods in the southwest...more
Author: Karl DuncanTaking time to build your own home is the best way to go. That is, if you know what you are doing. First off, you will need to know your budget and the cost of building your own home. The cost will depend on many different things, but mostly the process in which you build your home, and the home that you choose to build....more
While there are so many online money making opportunities available, one of the most proven and profitable is Legit Online Jobs. This income opportunity is truly a legitimate money making opportunity.I must admit that I have spent much money on various online products in the past, however I have never been able to recoup my initial start up costs...more
Author: Karl DuncanFrom frequent questions I get from my clients, the most centers around quality. As an owner builder building your own home, naturally you want to ensure a quality product. But, how do you do that? Are you alone responsible, and how do you judge it? Purchasing a packaged or kit home does not ensure quality. For the most part, the achievement of the quality you seek will be a direct result of the professionals you surround yourself with. Add to this the use of quality building materials, a properly engineered structure, well-prepared blueprints, and periodic inspections by the building department and you have a winning combination. BEGIN BY ENLISTING A COACH - KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR Chances are, when you're properly prepared with the right people around you, your final product (your home) has a good chance to be of higher quality than many homes built by General Contractors. Better materials, better construction methods, and more personal attention can lift you above the shortcuts and omissions found with many builders who are looking to cut costs at your expense. Most likely you won’t be able to achieve this on your own, however. Using a homebuilding coach...more
Author: Seth R. BaylyWhat ovarian cyst home treatment system would suit you the best? Probably you'd like treatments that would permanently rid your body of ovarian cysts along with the pain you’re enduring. Many women now choose natural...more
Author: Amanda FernThere’s nothing like driving through Amish country, watching the hills of the farms roll gently by as the calves graze near the fence line. Horses hooked to carts clip-clock by and time seems to slow down. You’re on a hunt for...more
Author: Karl DuncanSigning on the dotted line for your new custom dream house can have a whole lot different meaning when you designed it yourself. The joy, pride, and sense of accomplishment that you can have in your new home are unbeatable. If that...more
Casual area rugs are a great addition to your living room decor with versatile styles and designs. Adding a casual area rug to your living room dcor will usher in warmth and coziness to your rooms.Suits Classic and Modern Living Room DecorCausal area...more
Do you want to get great cleavage without having to resort to cosmetic breast enhancements? Well, now you can get an inflatable bra that will give you a similar effect minus the surgery.Known as the womans latest secret weapon, an inflatable bra is...more
If you have moved into a studio apartment then it can be a quite an adjustment and take some getting used to. This is especially the case if you have moved from a bigger home, when you need to get used to sharing your bedroom with the kitchen.Do not...more