@LisaKoback We are building the La meilleure vie plan by David Wiggins also and we are looking for a basement plan with steel beams and I-joist instead of the wooden laminated beams that Wiggins provided for us. Would you be willing to share steel beam size and I-joist dimensions? Or your basement page of print only? Thanks so much. jamesmelson34@gmail.com James

I built my custom home and design it as well. It was my first and I was very green. My advise is make sure you know what you want and what you are willing to pay for. Learn who your builder is and do not trust too much when they start tell you what you (should) want. I learned the hard way and two months into the build project I had to practically live at the construction site. The builder did not like it much but it was my house and not his so I did not care. We budded heads when he kept defaulting to "his standards". He was good for the big strokes but when it came down to the details he failed. Pick out as many items as you can upfront so you can get a very good idea of cost. We went $50k over budget and that was because the builder's defaulting to "his standards" at the budget discussion table that I was not aware of until we were into the build project. I initially took his advise on some designing, I wish I didn't. When I became the wiser I starting taking things back in my own hands. And I am speaking of selections like cabinetry, windows, flooring tile, countertops doors, decking materials and much more finishes. I had a budget I wasn't suppose to go over and he, the builder, did not make it clear as to what we were going to get within that budget. I do not regret that I went over. And I tell you if I had another $50k laying around I would have used it up.

Hi Lisa, I start w floor vacuum w no beater brush to risk damage to lvp. It’s combo to vacuum or sweep for me. Then use heavier dry swifter pads on their mop to remove dust. Can also use dust mop. Then use damp o cedar easy wring mop. Tried drops of dawn or pinesol in bucket of water but don’t really need it unless there’s grimy area. The less you put on floor the less chance of buildup though you can rinse after too. Best thing about this floor is how little dirt you can see, but you’ll feel any grit or dust. Enjoy it. It took me a while to get used to it (2mos) because had bamboo, wood, but this is so much easier and either the cork backing or traces of wood shavings in center give it a woodsy smell. It is not giving off gasses type of smell, since it’s got good rating, so enjoy the woodsy scent. The color is so good I can’t tell if a spot I see is coffee I spilled or a knot design on wood pattern!

We had planned to install the Coretec Grande Lotte Oak (installed in kitchen only); however have ultimately chosen to go with a lighter color - the Makkah Oak -- in remainder of home. I have approx 1,500 sq ft available for sale -- willing to offer deeply discounted pricing. We are located in WI but can ship. Pls contact me at jwire@tds.net if interested.