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Electrical Planning
Make sure the electrical work in your new house turns out right, Read on here for planning advice.
Home Building by the Home Owner
If home building for yourself is your dream, but you aren't sure where to start, here is practical advice from an experienced architect/builder.
Foundation Layout
Checking the foundation layout follows right after the home site is cleared. This page gives practical advice on checking the batter boards and dimensions.
Plumbing in a Concrete Slab
Checking the plumbing layout in a concrete slab before it is poured is one of the most important things the home builder will do. This page gives practical advice on checking pipes in the slab.
Build-My-Own-Home Site Map
Home building site for those wanting to be their own home building contractor. This page is the site map for build-my-own-home.com.
Shingles on Your Home
Picking the shingles for your home's roof can be tricky. Get tips here on ways to hire the roof work, and how to select the right shingle.
Concrete Footings
Concrete footings provide the support for your new home. Seeing them dug and poured is exciting.
Plumbing Drain Pipes
Checking the plumbing drain rough-in installation in the stud walls is one of the most important things you will do. This page gives practical advice on checking drain piping in your new home.
Vic and Susan Hunt are a husband and wife team with over 10 years experience designing and building homes.
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