http://www.buildinganewhome.org Building a New Home Building a New Home en-us Thu, 11 Mar 10 14:04:02 -0500 http://www.buildinganewhome.org/articles/Architectural-Styles Architectural Styles Throughout history, nearly limitless amounts of architectural styles have evolved from various cultures around the world. These variations of construction technique provide their own distinct structural and aesthetic benefits and add a level of uniqueness and flare to a home. Perhaps the most common type of residential architecture is the ranch style home. Making its debut in the 1930's, the ranch style home is very conservative and efficient. Small in size and... http://www.buildinganewhome.org/articles/Building-vs-Buying-a-Home Building vs. Buying a Home At some point when looking for a new home, the decision whether or not to buy or build a home will arise. While, ultimately only the prospective homeowner is able to know what is best for them, there are some guidelines to aid in the quest for an answer. Building a home from the ground up gives the owner a great deal of freedom in terms of customization. Barring restrictive... http://www.buildinganewhome.org/articles/Choosing-a-One-or-Two-Story-Home Choosing a One or Two Story Home While many people don't put a whole lot of thought into whether or not they want a one or two story house, there are many pro's and con's that come with both and they both should be considered for anyone who is serious about building their own home. Many factors play a part in the decision, such as pets, children, and physical ability along with personal presence. To start with... http://www.buildinganewhome.org/articles/Dealing-With-Contractors Dealing With Contractors One of the major processes of building your own house is dealing with all the contractors. This can not only be one of the hardest and most trying processes of the whole ordeal but it may very well be the most expensive and time consuming if not handled properly. There are some tricks and tips to dealing with contractors which will make the building period move much more quickly and smooth. The first step... http://www.buildinganewhome.org/articles/Finding-The-Perfect-Location Finding The Perfect Location When it comes to deciding on a location for a house it can seem like a daunting task. With the world at your fingertips it can be hard to even begin finding out where you would like to build your home. Naturally the first step should be finding the country you would like to live in. For most people this is not hard but for some who are multi-lingual or have the... http://www.buildinganewhome.org/articles/Framing-a-House Framing a House Once the foundation of a house is complete, framing begins. This is perhaps the most exciting part of the construction process, because the owners can witness their new home transforming from a distant possibility to a vivid reality. Contrary to popular belief, a home is only about one third of the way built upon the conclusion of framing. The amount of material used for this portion of the process can be misleading... http://www.buildinganewhome.org/articles/Heating-and-Cooling-Options Heating and Cooling Options Although it may not be the first thing that comes to mind while building a new home, heating and cooling systems are an important part of the construction process. Since these systems are fairly difficult and expensive to alter once installed, it is even more imperative to make the correct decision the first time upon the home's initial construction, lest both time and money be consumed far faster than one would... http://www.buildinganewhome.org/articles/Hiring-Special-Services Hiring Special Services While special services such as electricians and plumbers may be part of the company you hired with your contractor there are times where you must seek out these professionals on your own and hire them. This selection of specialized craftsmen can pose a difficulty for you when constructing your new house. Following a few procedures carefully should help you avoid any friction and trouble in the building and hiring process. There are many different... http://www.buildinganewhome.org/articles/How-To-Build-a-Low-Cost-House How To Build a Low Cost House While many focus and dream about building the perfect house for them. With hot-tubs and saunas and a 6 car garage many others dream about owning their own home that they build from the ground up. Unfortunately even though building your own house can be less expensive than buying an already made one, not everyone can afford this sort of project, but a lot don't know they can. This... http://www.buildinganewhome.org/articles/How-to-Buy-Land How to Buy Land While many may consider land to be a universal piece of property with no distinction between various lots, that is not the case. A number of factors influence the value of the property and the ability to be built upon. Of course, location is the primary indicator of the property's value. A beachfront piece of land will grossly outweigh a lot on the outskirts of town in terms of price. ... http://www.buildinganewhome.org/submitted/How-to-Submit-a-New-Article Tue, 21 Nov 06 22:21:31 -0500 How to Submit a New Article By: The Webmaster To submit a new article to this website, simply click the menu item on the side. You can then write your article and submit your details with it. Your article may appear right away or it may need to be approved by the site webmaster. ... http://www.buildinganewhome.org/articles/Interior-Choices Interior Choices While many people focus on the actual planning and construction of their new homes, that is only half of the project. Once a house is complete it must be furnished and filled with appliances. There are many different strategies when trying to choose what exactly should be purchased for a new home but there are a few things to think of while making that choice. If you want the house to feel like a home... http://www.buildinganewhome.org/articles/Landscaping-Your-New-Home Landscaping Your New Home While many people focus on constructing and furnishing their home, no other attribute plays such a gargantuan role as the landscaping. Landscaping is what adds curb appeal and draws attention to your house. The landscaping will either set your house apart from all the others or it will make it blend it will all the other homes on the block. It's important to remember that landscaping your house does not always have... http://www.buildinganewhome.org/articles/Permits-and-Routines-While-Building-a-House Permits and Routines While Building a House While the standards are all different around the globe they all have one thing in common. They all require permits and procedures while building a house. This article will outline roughly that process of obtaining permits, why it's important and what will happen if you don't follow procedures to closely. To start it's important to always get the land you are interested in surveyed and inspected by a professional. This... http://www.buildinganewhome.org/articles/Precautions-When-Building-a-House Precautions When Building a House Building a house is a great endeavor that should not be taken lightly. It can be both financially and emotionally draining in the end but it doesn't have to be. With a lot of preparation and some precaution the whole ordeal can go smoothly and when the house is finished you won't even remember what went wrong because you are so happy with the results. As far as precautions go you must... http://www.buildinganewhome.org/articles/Renovating-vs-Building-New Renovating vs. Building New At some point, virtually every family has to ask themselves the question: "Should we renovate this house, or buy a new one?" The answer to this pertinent question is not an easy one, for there are a number of factors to consider. There are both pros and cons to both courses of action. Naturally, the primary concern of every family in search of a new or renovated home is money. ... http://www.buildinganewhome.org/articles/Roof-Types Roof Types One of the last segments of major construction on a home is the implementation of the roof. Popular belief is that modern-day roofs are virtually identical. That is not the case at all, for there are many different styles, colors, materials, and construction configurations that can be used for a roof. Based on a roof's size, shape, and slope, various roof construction methods are used. The most common type is the truss.... http://www.buildinganewhome.org/articles/The-Home-Building-Process The Home Building Process Building a home from the ground up can be an extensive and tiresome process. However, the various quandaries and frustrations are greatly outweighed by the end result. Sometimes, in order to obtain a goal as immense as a new home, one just needs a push in the right direction. First of all, in order to move into a new house that is being built, the old house must be sold. ... http://www.buildinganewhome.org/articles/Types-of-Foundations Types of Foundations The key to success in life is having a solid foundation. Building a home is no different. The most significant structural component of the home plays an imperative role in home construction, so naturally there are several distinct types of foundations. Generally the most widely used is a post and beam system. A concrete frame outlines the house, and every given distance (usually about eight feet front and back and four... http://www.buildinganewhome.org/articles/What-to-Look-For-In-Land What to Look For In Land When choosing to pick a plot of land to develop your house on there are many aspects that should be taken into consideration, not only for economical aspect but for your own personal happiness. Ideally the land should be a good mix of personally desirable features and a good economical investment. What this means is it should not only have the features you would like to see in your houses... http://www.buildinganewhome.org/articles/What-to-Look-For-in-a-Contractor What to Look For in a Contractor With so many contractors available, how does one go about choosing the one that will be right for them? There are things to take into consideration during this phase of the homebuilding process. More than likely, several contractors will be knocking on the door of the homeowner in an attempt to coerce them into giving them the job. Two factors to look for in a contractor's bid are...