Building your own home

What we've learned as owner-builders to save money. Tips to help you design, plan, and build your own home while saving thousands of dollars in the process.

If you are in the process of building a new home, it can be stressful and intimidating. Here are ten things I'm so glad we changed about our original design

Is it actually possible to build a new home on a budget? That’s the question we asked ourselves over two years ago when we were knee-deep in planning the construction of our new home. We had plenty of experience renovating homes, but this would be our first time building a home from the ground up. We […]

Building a house? It's important to know how much it costs to build your own home or buy a new construction home. Learn how to create a budget for your new home build, the financial steps to building a house, and everything you need to know about new construction home building budgets. In this article, we're sharing how to create your house building budget so you know how much to save for your new home, including effective budgeting strategies, construction expenses, and more!

Ready for some major inspiration? Learn how this couple used their years of renovating experience to build a DIY house for less than $70k!

The top 5 things to avoid when you start the custom home building process.

It can be hard to stay on budget while you are building your own home. Here are some important things to consider.

Building a home is exciting! You will find yourself looking forward to every small process and may find yourself asking, “What step is next?” This article will walk you through the detailed steps of building a home in the general order they will be completed. Let's dig in!

How we build our own home 6 times now from start to finish! From financing to plans, materials, contractors, inspections and DIY work.

10 Steps To Building Your Own House: Introduction - Preparing the House Site