Construction & Contracting
Caveat re markup on sales tax for materials
Re house in Tennessee
Good discussion re buying your own stuff
Re tract housing limitations
Discussion re stock house plans
Good discussion on reality of aging in place
Stock builder/ask about master portfolio
Bid process, law of business balance
Discussion re exterior siding brands
Talks about costs b/t the two
There’s a book referenced in the comments to get
NoVA specific discussion re custom home building
Reference the Charles Ross Homes comment re surveyor
Some Japanese elements might work for custom home
Driveway
Siding
Tile nightmare to avoid. Also a link in discussion referring to tile contractor guidelines.
ADA considerations for forever home
LP Smartsiding
Ideas on how to site a house and using wood on property as part of the build
Link to best practices in comments
Checklist & resource
Custom home build
Discussion re crawl spaces and types of slabs
Architect costs
Good bones in a house
Info on insulation
What do do when hiring contractors
Excellent discussion on tiling showers
Very good discussion regarding exterior house materials: brick, Hardie, and stucco.
Notes on beveled subway tile
Thank you Sophie
Look out for incorrect sheathing installation
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