Reasons To Install Wood Siding When You Build A New House

27 August 2020
Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Building a house comes with a lot of advantages -- everything is brand-new, no upgrades need to be made, and you get to make decisions about every detail of the home. One of the decisions you will need to make is about what type of siding to have installed. When you begin looking at siding, you will quickly discover that there are several different materials to choose from, and it can be difficult to figure out which one is the best option. Read More

Why Do You Need Custom Residential Roofing Services?

15 July 2020
Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Chances are good that the roof on your home is different than the roofs on nearby homes. Even if you live in neighborhoods or subdivisions where all homes are similar, it is likely that there are enough differences from one home to the next to call for something unique and different about the roof next door. These differences set your home apart and help to make it stand out in a crowd. Read More

Troubleshooting A Well Pump That Has Stopped Working

19 May 2020
Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

If you have a water well that uses a submersible well pump that has stopped working, figuring out why the pump is not running can be challenging. Several things can happen between the pump and house that can cause the pump not to run when you need it, and calling a well pump repair company to troubleshoot the pump could be your best option. Here are some of the things they'll look at. Read More

5 Reasons To Get A Plat Of Survey When Purchasing Land For Building A Homestead

26 March 2020
Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

You might dream of having your own self-sufficient homestead. Before you can build a homestead, though, you are obviously going to need to have your own land. When purchasing land, it's smart to work with a land surveyor to get a plat of survey of the property. These are some of the reasons why you will probably want to do this as someone who is buying your own land to use as a homestead. Read More

3 Ways To Keep Costs Reasonable When Replacing A Broken Window

7 February 2020
Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

After a window in your home is broke, it's important that you get started with getting it replaced as soon as possible. Not only can this make your home look run down, but it can also be a security concern when the window is left broken for a long time. Instead of struggling to find a new window without knowing what to look for, you need to consider the following tips that can help make the cost much more reasonable and get you the window that's going to be the right match. Read More

Home Construction 101: What To Expect Of The Process

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Building a new house is a complex process. If you've never done it before, it's easy to get overwhelmed with the details - especially if you don't know what to expect. When my wife and I built our dream house, I was completely unprepared for the level of detail that the plans required. As a result, I found myself feeling perpetually behind throughout the process. I created this site to share what I learned so that hopefully others would understand what to expect before they started planning. I hope that the information on these pages makes it easier for you to create the home you've always wanted.