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Aug 19, Basement Construction For Your Small House

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 02:38:06 GMT

Are you considering full basement construction for your small house? If your soil type allows it, a full basement can be a nice space to put mechanicals, storage, or a rec room.

Aug 18, Steps in Building a House

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 23:14:13 GMT

Ever wondered about all the steps to building a house? Get organized ahead of time to help your building project go smoother.

Jul 26, Hiring a Concrete Subcontractor for Your Small House Foundation

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 22:11:59 GMT

Hiring a concrete subcontractor to pour your foundation may seem like the simplest step in building your house. Make sure to visit their past projects before hiring them to do YOUR foundation.

Jul 23, Whole House Surge Protection

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 04:46:32 GMT

Ever wondering is you could wire your house for electrical surge protection?

Jul 21, Construction Site Erosion Control

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 18:53:43 GMT

Construction site erosion control is required by code in most areas. Silt fencing and straw bales are the 2 common ways to control erosion on the building site.

Jul 21, Finding a Good Excavator

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 02:30:11 GMT

Finding a good excavator is mostly a matter of asking your future neighbors who'd they recommend. Plus, we'll go into some other things to consider in preparing your parcel for building.

Jul 21, Planning a House

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 02:05:15 GMT

Planning a house may seem like a waste of time. You may think because you've helped a friend for a day or two on their house building that you're ready to do your own. Wrong!

Jul 20, Finding a Good Excavator

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:39:06 GMT

Finding a good excavator is mostly a matter of asking your future neighbors who'd they recommend. Plus, we'll go into some other things to consider in preparing your parcel for building.

Jul 17, Surveying the Land for your New House

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 21:26:28 GMT

Survey the land for your new house really doesn't have to be a hastle. Start off with finding an existing survey map of your land at your County's Register of Deeds...

Jul 16, Using the Land Responsibly

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 04:41:22 GMT

In building a small house please don't forget about using the land reponsibly, even if it's just a small building lot in an urban area.

Jul 16, Plans for Small Houses

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 04:18:24 GMT

Are you going cross-eyed looking through all the plans for small houses? Here we discuss some factors to consider in choosing a small house plan.

Jul 15, Planning a House, Our Experience

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:14:19 GMT

Here the beginning phases of planning for building our little house in the country.

Jul 15, High Performance, Moisture-Resistant House

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 22:56:18 GMT

High performance and moisture resistance in your new home will help it last for years. It may add a bit to construction cost, but will greatly add to the value of your home in the long run.

Jul 15, Estimating a Building Materials List

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 22:46:16 GMT

Estimating your building materials list can be a nightmare... but it doesn't have to be! Just take a deep breath and take your time. You'll be rewarded by an accurate estimate of your final cost.

Jul 14, Contact Us at Small-House-Building.com

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:30:35 GMT

Jul 14, Building Permit Application Checklist

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:41:42 GMT

There are many hoops you will have to jump through in order for the Land Use & Building Departments to approve your small house building project. Be prepared!

Jul 14, Construction Liability Insurance

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:05:32 GMT

Construction site liability insurance may be the last thing on your mind when you're dreaming about your new house. But, neglecting to obtain liability insurance could set you up for utter failure.

Jul 14, Construction Finance Home Loan

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:06:00 GMT

Securing a construction finance home loan will require you to jump through more hoops than a regular home loan to purchase an existing house. Some things your bank may ask of you.

Jul 13, Choosing the Right House Plan

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 23:51:37 GMT

Choosing the right house plan can be a daunting task, especially if your brain has a difficult time interpreting a 2D floor plan and elevation into 3 dimensions. Here's some things to think about.

Jul 13, Building a Green House

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 20:47:43 GMT

Building a green house has more to do with long term reduction of resource use than being popular in the current building trend.

Jul 13, Building a Cheap House

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:49:10 GMT

Thinking of building a cheap house? Zoning and building codes are going to be your biggest obstacles.

Jul 12, Affordable Small House Plans

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 18:29:39 GMT

Affordable Small House Plans. What is your criteria for

Jul 11, Small House Building

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 02:40:32 GMT

Thinking of small house building? You've come to the right place to get started in building a small house. Information for small house building enthusiasts.

Jul 10, Wisely Using the Earth's Resources

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 21:15:38 GMT

Wisely using the Earth's resources just goes hand-in-hand with responsible home building, owning, and maintaining. Here are some things to keep in mind to use resources more efficiently when building.

Jul 10, Closeup of GIS Map

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 03:58:50 GMT

closeup of GIS map of building lot

Jul 10, Our Experience in Evaluating New Home Building Sites

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:48:03 GMT

In evaluating our land as a building site there were many factors to consider, not least of which was where to put the house.

Jul 10, Evaluating New Home Building Sites

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:36:07 GMT

In evaluating a new home building site there are many factors to take into consideration. There are both the apparant physical attributes as well as the hidden ordinances, covenants, and codes.

Jul 10, Subcontractor Agreements

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:15:43 GMT

Are you looking for good subcontractors to help with your homebuilding project? Some guidelines before setting up your subcontractor agreements.

Jul 7, Your Title Index Page

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 03:59:51 GMT

Description of your page. About 20-50 words would be adequate, mentioning your main keyword once or twice....no more than that.

May 30, Build a Home for Less

Fri, 30 May 2008 00:24:24 GMT

I was recently alerted to this article in Money Magazine (thanks Mike!) Build Your Dream House Now by Carla Fried. "With new-home demand drying up, the price of some construction materials has started to sink like a poorly laid foundation. Framing lumber is now 18 cheaper than it was 18 months ago, while drywall is selling for 40 less. And because overextended developers picked up too much land during the bubble - and are motivated to sell - some lots are becoming dirt cheap." Check out the link below for the whole article. Not matter what size house you're building, if you're finances are secure then now is a great time to build.