Build your house

You dream of building a home or homestead, but money is tight. Here are some strategies to get the materials and services you need for cheap or for free.

If you've been following along for a while, you may have noticed that we have build our own home, 6 times now. Our current farmhouse being our 6th and last. I hope my sharing this

This guide will take you step-by-step through the complex process of learning what it will cost to build a house with downloadable guides for your use.

Have you considered your house building must-haves? Before you start building a house, whether you're building your own home or working with new house builders like Berks Homes, you need to decide what new home must haves matter to you. Create your house building checklist with the help of this list of must haves when building a new home! Having a building a house checklist will help you design and build your dream home!

There are so many great ways to save money on building supplies. Here are seven ways to save money on building supplies when building your home as an owner-builder (that you might not have considered). Also great for those building sheds, workshops, coops, and more!

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

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 […]

Ever wondered about the steps to building a home? I'm sharing this first time buyers guide to walk you through the process. You'll learn how to work directly with your builder and the perks of building a house vs buying an existing home.

A list of regrets we have from our first time new home construction experience. Helpful info if you want to build a new home with a builder near you.

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.