What’s the worst thing that happened during your house build?
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People walking through our house during build
Comments (11)Well I can't speak for other neighborhoods but in our small neighborhood on a cul de sac of 15 houses our builder carries the liability for anyone getting hurt. They normally discourage people from being on the property but they aren't there 24hrs a day. Now as far as kids playing that I don't agree with but I have seen many people through our house during construction while we are pulling up or leaving and the buider's agent even brings people through to see if they like our particular floor plan. We were told by the builder to stay out of the house during the day when construction was going on but also told if we did come by to make sure it was after hours. I'm sure just about everyone in our neighborhood has seen our house just out of curiosity once or twice just I have have seen every house that has been built here as well. Before we started building I was able to walk through someone else's floor plan being built in a different neighborhood to see if we liked the layout physically and not just on paper. Now the builder does usually start to lock them up after drywall but its not everyday as they project manager is on different sites daily and the house does have to be accessbile for subs early in the morning when the work day starts. Also, the project manager doesn't work on the weekends and the house is usually accessible on those days as well since they have subs working on the weekend. As long as the liability didn't fall on us we weren't worried about visitors but once items such as granite, appliances, etc were installed, which of course our builder would have to replace if something was to happen, our house was locked consistently (although not every day bec that is how we still get it to check the updates) daily! Here is a link that might be useful: Our home sell/build blog...See MorePool build during home build?
Comments (10)It is possible to build a pool during new home construction, but it's important to plan it carefully. Depending on the timing and sequencing of the construction, it may be possible to have the pool built simultaneously with the house. However, if the pool is built before the house, there is a risk of damage to the pool during the rest of the construction process. As for the timing, if you want to avoid the spring rush, it's wise to start the pool construction as soon as possible. Speaking of home improvements, have you considered installing epoxy garage flooring? It's a great way to upgrade your garage's look while also improving its durability and functionality. If you're interested, you can check out americanpolyfloor.com for more information. However, keep in mind that it may be better to complete the pool construction first before starting on any other home improvement projects....See MoreLiving in 5th wheel during home build.
Comments (24)Since we are living this right now I can share our experience, for what it’s worth :-). 2 adults + 2 dogs in a 28 foot travel trailer with a super slide. But we have water, power and our gray water is hooked up to our sewer... so the black tank is the only thing that we have to dump. We’ve been in the trailer since last Sept and have never had to dump the black tank more than once a week, although we also have a porta potty that is used more during the day. I assume you’ll need a porta potty for anyone working on the project. Originally we also were dumping the gray water but that tank filled up really quickly... (within a day or two), so that got old fast. The only other things are that we need to refill our propane every 2-3 weeks (used for heat & cooking) and weekly visits to the laundromat. Sunday is laundry date day :-) Although we’re both ready for the house to be done I’m glad we went this route... It’s enabled us to keep a much closer eye on things & has also made it a lot easier for my husband since he is doing quite a bit of the work. But we are also used to camping/rv’ing. Having to use a portable tank to dump your black water seems like it would get old very quickly... wonder if you could get the porta potty service to dump your tank for an extra fee? No idea but seems like getting your septic sorted or something like that would be more tolerable....See MoreThings not to overlook when building your dream home.
Comments (40)cpartist Nhb we are talking about aisle clearances in case of the need for a walker or wheelchair. What works minimally doesn’t always translate for ADA Yes, I realize this. Just sharing my experience with our adult daughter getting around, in both a wheelchair and a walker, in our kitchen that a had 42" clearance. Of course, more is great! But if you cannot manage more distance between isles, 42" works. :) If one has a large island, cutting off 3" on either side is not going to make that much of a difference. I may do that in our build. The island will be the last thing to be built. malabacat - I agree whole heartily! My husband and I were both in this accident with our daughter (38). After the accident, I could barely move getting up and down, but I could walk on flat surfaces. Our daughter had to live with us because her home, at that time, had steps in and out. Plus a laundry in the basement. Her husband was working in another town. Our house had steps to get inside (we borrowed a ramp), but we had 3 ground level bedrooms, bathrooms, and the laundry room! Now, we have both moved to rentals. Us building a home. Our daughter and husband relocated. Their home has no bedroom, and only a half bath, on the main floor. She has to have more surgery on her hip. Guess what!!! She will have to come live with us during her recovery phrase! Our new home will have two bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms on the main floor. All with 3/0 doorways. Laundry is located near our bedroom....See More
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Mark Bischak, Architect