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18. my biggest fear for sure!

Thu Dec 3, 2020, 03:47 PM

Dec 2020

plus we'd be building outside of our current area, so I'm just not knowledgeable about the builders in that area. Definitely need some research.

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Building a house? [View all] MissB Dec 2020 OP

I don't know how to build a house, but I would recommend True Dough Dec 2020 #1

he'd never get any work done MissB Dec 2020 #21

Get a nice 3 ring binder and section separators Phoenix61 Dec 2020 #2

a mobile project board! MissB Dec 2020 #20

Yep! Phoenix61 Dec 2020 #22

Build one level on high ground. In_The_Wind Dec 2020 #3

One level on the top of the property MissB Dec 2020 #19

Find a reputable builder. Check references, licenses and insurance. Arkansas Granny Dec 2020 #4

my biggest fear for sure! MissB Dec 2020 #18

Those are great suggestions! MuseRider Dec 2020 #11

all very good points indeed MissB Dec 2020 #12

Make sure the builder understands the the concepts of Hotler Dec 2020 #6

I hope they're better than dh MissB Dec 2020 #17

I've done small projects over the years MissB Dec 2020 #16

ha! MissB Dec 2020 #15

Have a good, solid relationship MuseRider Dec 2020 #9

very good tips! MissB Dec 2020 #13

Not a house, but an addition. Tracer Dec 2020 #10

yep, we have an architect MissB Dec 2020 #14

I like a bungalow style flotsam Dec 2020 #23

I built my own house and many more. panader0 Dec 2020 #24

Know where you want light switches, outlets, Lars39 Dec 2020 #26