Ever have trouble getting in touch with a contractor? No response to your voicemails and emails? I know what you're doing wrong and the changes to make.
Read MoreWhere do you want to live when the apocalypse is here? And by apocalypse I mean infrastructure disintegration. It's coming and you should be ready. I know I sound crazy but I’m only partially kidding.
Read MoreIt’s a complicated answer but I’m going to try to keep it SUPER simple! There are two main ways for an architect to charge.
Read MoreWhat should a set of plans (aka blueprints) look like?
Trick question! There's no standard! Each architect or designer has their own style.
Read MoreThere’s no one way to build a house. Actually, there are about a million ways to build a house (give or take). But when it comes to the design process, there are three popular ways to get it done. Guess which way is my favorite…
Read MoreEver heard of sick building syndrome? It started with tightly sealed buildings. It's a good idea to seal buildings but how do we do it without sending people to the hospital?
Read MoreHere’s a (very) quick breakdown of Contractors and Builders. I also threw in a little bit about Subcontractors. Read time: 5 min. Enjoy!
Read MoreBehind the Scenes! A series of posts to help you understand what I’m doing back here. You know, behind the scenes. Up next, Build Your Team!
Read MoreBehind the Scenes! A series of posts to help you understand what I’m doing back here. You know, behind the scenes. Up next, Designing A House!
Read MoreA unique and stunningly beautiful home for this San Diego couple.
I can’t tell you how excited I am to finally publish this project: my parents house!
Read MoreIPD is the simple, common sense way to build.
I’ve written a couple articles about project delivery methods. But there’s one method I haven’t written about yet, which is crazy because it’s my favorite. It’s called Integrated Project Delivery.
Most homeowners don’t even know IPD exists but it’s quickly gaining popularity with building industry pros.
Read MoreThe 3 Most Common Building Delivery Methods to Help You Decide
The building industry can be very confusing. Who does what? There are SO many services and materials needed for even the simplest home remodel. And there are SO many places to get them!
Who do you choose? Which process is the best? Well, I can't tell you that. But I CAN help you weigh the positive's and negatives.
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