Where can I get more info on the HVAC ?? I know our plumber and electrician and an expert from the local lumber yard are working closely with Dh on a lot of...
I've been browsing for a couple hours, and decided I'd better join. My wife and I are retired, and in the planning stage to begin building in the Colorado...
Dear List folk, I've just signed on. My husband and I are considering building a house in central Austin, TX. Anyone know of a listserve specific to Austin?...
I'm fortunate in that I'm just doing an addition, not a whole house, so I'm living comfortably at the worksite. I'm also fortunate that I'm not employed...
Try asking this question on the Home construction Resource web site. www.construction-resource.com<http://www.construction-resource.com/> Richard ... From:...
I didn't care for U build it. When researching I found out that they basically just use the lowest bidders and present you with additional options. It's like...
I am in Marble Falls. Contact me from my web site at www.ezbuildus.com ... From: ownerbuilderclub@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ownerbuilderclub@yahoogroups.com]On...
Build it yourself and you will put 20% in your pocket. You can act as your own GC or you can get a construction manager. I can refer you to one. Give me a call...
I am currently using UBI to build my first house, I used to be a marriage and family therapist,so I knew nothing about building. It has been an amazing, and...
You have alternatives - I did not use a consulting outfit but I found a draft person who did the detail drawings for many architects. I found her by asking...
I an going to build in Buckeye AZ, and have done my own house plans. I used AutoCAD 14. What I need now is an Architect/Engineer to reveiw these plans. Does...
In California contractors are exempt from carrying worker's comp if they do not have employees. So, if these guys are sole proprietors and you will pay them...
I quote --- As a former insurance agent (CA, WA & UT) your basic homeowners Builders Risk policy is fine - IF YOU ARE NOT HIRING ANYONE. But keep in mind: ...
Just found and joined the club! I have surfed the net on numerous occasions looking for others who are building or have built their own home with little luck....
How about Michael Daily? He is In the Wigwam area in Litchfield park. Eddie <friee@...> wrote: I an going to build in Buckeye AZ, and have done my own...
... ownerbuilderclub@yahoogroups.com<mailto:ownerbuilderclub@yahoogroups. com> ... plans. ... have ... In regard to designing your own home. I say design"ing"...
One of the energy conserving methods for sheathing a roof includes using radiant barrier roof plywood (plywood with a foil applied to one side). The foil on...
Just an add-on.... Construction Insurance is 'usually' only offered for 1 year. How we got away with 4 years....well, you have to consider our slightly lame...
I do HVAC drawings. ... From: Al Casper<mailto:chyanne_lake@...> To: ownerbuilderclub@yahoogroups.com<mailto:ownerbuilderclub@yahoogroups.com> Sent:...
Who did the detailed drawings? I had an experience home design draftsperson draw up the T, they made many changes. I found that person by inquiring at the...
Good question and I do not have an answer but on a lighter note we know the foil keeps the aliens from reading your mind and implanting thoughts like you...
We have radiant barrier on our roof, roof is foil side out. We do have some issues with cell phone reception, but not many. LOVE the energy efficiency,...
We did our own plans w/autoCAD & paid an architect to review & process to get our permits. She didn't change anything, stamped them, turned them in & we had...
You should get a good signal inside the house. I have known radio technicians that bounce signals off metal and glass buildings to get a signal when direct...
I need to have my house torn down and rebuilt. I have no idea where to start. Any sugestions or idea's would be very much appritiated! Thank You! Tracey...
Tracey, I presume you are a hurricane victim?? If you are going to build the same house, find some plans and get started with your permitting, engineering, and...
... That's a bit of an unusual proposal by itself Tracey. Is the house in such bad shape that it must be destroyed? Was it built so poorly that it cannot be...
Hi, We have been thinking of buying a 15-acre piece of land but the front of the land has some topographical challenges. Before buying, we want to try to...