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Comments (14)Agree with the above. Keep it simple, minimal corners, don't go overboard on the windows etc. We built a modest 2000 sq ft, four bedrooms on the main eight years ago. We did a basic rectangular house, vinyl sheet flooring (which I love having with two boys in the house), fiberglass shower, laminate countertops, really not much of upgrades other than where it counted (windows, spray foam insulation etc). Originally our mudroom was much smaller and created another corner up front, at the last minute a frind of a family member questioned why the bump in front and we ended up running the wall straight across, giving us another 50+ sq ft plus it saved us money. You certainly can build on a budget, however you have to be willing to look for deals, quote several contractors and laborers, talk to the lumber yard about what you can do to save money and give up a lot of the "nice to haves". Agree on the width of trusses, we were told anything over 33 was not basic and would cost substantially more as they aren't "in stock" ones, needless to say our current house is 33' wide (not sure if this is still accurate now days). For the house we're currently building, we priced out four different lumber yards, by going with one 45 minutes away, we ended up saving roughly $6800. That said building materials alone have nearly doubled since last time we built (talk about sticker shock!). Also I'm not sure were you are located, but talk to people and find out what price per square foot they are paying. Obviously try to find people that generaled themselves to give you a better idea but that's what we based our budget off of and in the end we came in less than one and a half percent over budget on our current house. They should be able to give you some pointers, and some insight to see if building is feasible for you....See Morecontemplating a kitchen extension
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Comments (5)What a nice project! I like the very healthy look of the plants. Keeping the garden "conscious" is important in my book, and you have achieved this. Some ideas: Add butterfly-attracting plants (unless you are opposed to bees visiting). Establish a place for annuals. Can be small, inexpensive plants about to flower, giving fresh interest each spring. With a variety, something will likely be in bloom. A protected place for bulbs? Plant a tree behind each bench, no matter how small it is to start. Provides an anchor. In for the long haul, promising growth, future, and perhaps flowering. Encourage members to make decorated pavers or other objects. Nothing brings a person back to a place like having their own contribution to visit! If space for this is limited, announce that the object will be on loan for 1-year to the church garden; have a swap-out day and ceremony for everyone's pieces. This will keep them in the artistic process planning their next piece, and the old piece will have been, in a sense, blessed, for return to their own gardens....See MoreAnnie Deighnaugh
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