Never Be Afraid to Build Your Dream Home

When our family quickly began outgrowing our home, my husband and I couldn't decide whether to add onto our current home or move into a larger one. One day, when we were checking the local area looking for "home for sale" signs, we saw a sign we couldn't take our eyes off -- there was a large plot of land for sale for a great price in a great location. We had never thought of building our own home before, but after a little research, we realized that it wasn't as costly as we thought, especially considering the great deal we got on the land. The entire process was a learning experience, but thankfully, the building team was very pleasant and helpful. We now love our new home, and I am excited to share our experience on our new blog. I also plan to post many planning and construction tips!

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Never Be Afraid to Build Your Dream Home

When our family quickly began outgrowing our home, my husband and I couldn't decide whether to add onto our current home or move into a larger one. One day, when we were checking the local area looking for "home for sale" signs, we saw a sign we couldn't take our eyes off -- there was a large plot of land for sale for a great price in a great location. We had never thought of building our own home before, but after a little research, we realized that it wasn't as costly as we thought, especially considering the great deal we got on the land. The entire process was a learning experience, but thankfully, the building team was very pleasant and helpful. We now love our new home, and I am excited to share our experience on our new blog. I also plan to post many planning and construction tips!

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 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Articles

Are you making an effort to "go green" at home and at work? It's an admirable choice, and an increasingly popular one, as more people become aware of the way society has been harming the environment. If you have a swimming pool, discovering "green" swimming pool supplies may be an area that has been somewhat challenging for you. After all, unless you want to pay a fortune for a salt water pool, there seems to be few other choices for keeping your pool clean and comfortable other than chemicals and appliances that use a lot of power. Read More …

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 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Articles

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 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Articles

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 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Articles

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Installing A Skylight Without Leaks

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 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Articles

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