06Nov

Small Kit Homes – Tips For Using a Kit House to Build Your Small Home

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The small home design really makes sense these days. A well-built small house can be easy to maintain, inexpensive to furnish, and most of all it can be very energy efficient.

Is a panelized kit home the way to go? I get a lot of questions about panelized houses and small kit homes. It’s not an easy thing to answer. What I can do, however, is share my experiences with you and provide you with some valuable tips.

Advantages of Using a Kit Home Package

If you’re planning to build a small home, it might seem like there’s not that much to it so why would you need to use a packaged home product? But, the fact is, regardless of the size of the home, there are still the same choices to be made, a variety of materials to purchase, and the same contractors to hire. Lets look at some benefits:

  • Reduced decisions make the preparation process easier and quicker
  • Quicker framing can lower the onsite labor costs
  • Complete materials packages can reduce the need to shop
  • Some companies offer easier access to construction financing
  • A kit home can make a DIY project more doable

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06Nov

Some Important Tips on Building a Narrow Lot Home

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Many people are purchasing empty lots in order to build their own home upon it. They may need a home which has specialist features, or perhaps want one which is cheaper than the houses built by designers. Either way, many of the lots which would normally have been purchased by entrepreneurs, or as part of a new housing estate, are instead being sold off to private individuals. However, not all of the lots which are sold in this way are suitable for building homes, and if you have bought a narrow lot which is not big enough to contain an ordinary size home, then you may have to consider looking into narrow lot house plans in order to make the most out of your space.

Fitting a house into a very narrow block is difficult, since cutting off part of a room, or even reducing the amount of outside space, could be breaking local regulations. In order to adjust the rooms enough to give adequate space, light and access, you would have to be an expert. Rather than try and make the building fit the lot, it is much better to purchase narrow lot house designs which are created with the intention of including all of the requirements for a home onto a small piece of land. Read more…

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06Nov

Tips For Building Your First Home and Finding the Right Home Builder

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Most of us have the dream of one day owning our very own home – one that we’ve designed; where everything is planned and built to our specifications (just the way we like it!). Making that dream home a reality is an exciting prospect where perfection no doubt rests at the forefront of our expectations. Choosing the right builder will prove vital in ensuring that your residential desires are met with hassle-free execution. This article’s purpose is to provide the right knowledge and understanding necessary in building your first home and picking a home builder with confidence!

Legal advice is advised

Before signing anything, talk to a real-estate lawyer (preferably one who has a solid reputation in new homes and home building) and ask questions. Chances are, if you are building a home for the first time, there will be unknowns and grey areas which you may not fully understand. It’s better to ask stupid questions than to not ask them at all. Be sure to get your head around your rights as well as your liabilities and commitments. Most of all remember that engaging a lawyer in your home building matters may seem like an expense you can afford to bypass, but the cost is very little compared to legal disputes and over-looked commitments and complications which may arise during the home building process. The risk outweighs the savings. Read more…

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