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Wilson

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Andy Lantzman

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Van Diest

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Brighton Butler

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Wilson

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Video testimonial by Andy Lantzman

Andy Lantzman

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Van Diest

Video testimonial by Brighton Butler

Brighton Butler

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Wilson

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Anonymous

Video testimonial by Andy Lantzman

Andy Lantzman

Video testimonial by Van Diest

Van Diest

Video testimonial by Brighton Butler

Brighton Butler

Video testimonial by Wilson

Wilson

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Anonymous

Video testimonial by Andy Lantzman

Andy Lantzman

Video testimonial by Van Diest

Van Diest

Video testimonial by Brighton Butler

Brighton Butler

Video testimonial by Wilson

Wilson

Photo by Anonymous

Anonymous

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Andy Lantzman

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Van Diest

Video testimonial by Brighton Butler

Brighton Butler

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Wilson

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Anonymous

Builder Brigade's checklists are an excellent resource for architecture classes, offering a fresh perspective on home design. They appreciate how detailed yet flexible the lists are, the high-quality educational resources included, and the great customer service that's always ready to help.

Joshua

Awesome ideas in the checklist! You'll want this list if you are building. I have been developing real estate for 8 years and I still found TONS of great ideas in here

reisben

reisben

Must have checklist! Anyone who has built a custom home before knows that 3 months after move-in they have a list of things you "wish you would have thought of ahead of time". With this checklist, you don't have those regrets! Trust me, get the list...skip the regrets.

Anonymous

This guide has been very helpful! Our builder wasn't happy when I sent him homework, but has since embraced it. Great resource and the instagram videos are very helpful.

Matt Stanford

Matt Stanford

Highly recommend this list for anyone even if you have a construction background. It's too easy to forget or miss something.

Nick Kozak

 Nick Kozak

Your Builder Checklist has helped us out so much during our build! Our Builder has commented that he was impressed with some of the questions we brought up during the process (they came from you!). Thank you for providing this resource! Love your TikTok videos too!!

Brian

Buy these checklists as a gift for your adult kids to use when they start house shopping. Truly valuable information they need to evaluate or compare home options, especially when relator shows them existing older homes and says "it'll be easy" to update the kitchen or bathroom.

Monte Hall

Such a helpful resource for people who are building a custom home

carolineondesign

carolineondesign

So worth it! We almost paid $7,000 to have a Builder give us his "BUILDERS BOOK", and we paid for Builder Brigade instead and it was the most easy user friendly checklist ever! I'm so glad we got it, it really had stuff we didn't even think to add to our custom build.

Jenny D.

We just finished the renovation of 3,600 square foot rancher, down to the studs. I bought this list and it definitely helped us make decisions and provided ideas/advice on many things we would have not thought of. Worth it if building or renovating!

@tnschmid

@tnschmid

This list has been gold for us!! First time home builders, overwhelming in all the decisions and making them timely and wisely - this list has been the key to do it all!

@jenn.c.pegg

@jenn.c.pegg

Builder Brigade's checklists are an excellent resource for architecture classes, offering a fresh perspective on home design. They appreciate how detailed yet flexible the lists are, the high-quality educational resources included, and the great customer service that's always ready to help.

Joshua

Awesome ideas in the checklist! You'll want this list if you are building. I have been developing real estate for 8 years and I still found TONS of great ideas in here

reisben

reisben

Must have checklist! Anyone who has built a custom home before knows that 3 months after move-in they have a list of things you "wish you would have thought of ahead of time". With this checklist, you don't have those regrets! Trust me, get the list...skip the regrets.

Anonymous

This guide has been very helpful! Our builder wasn't happy when I sent him homework, but has since embraced it. Great resource and the instagram videos are very helpful.

Matt Stanford

Matt Stanford

Highly recommend this list for anyone even if you have a construction background. It's too easy to forget or miss something.

Nick Kozak

 Nick Kozak

Your Builder Checklist has helped us out so much during our build! Our Builder has commented that he was impressed with some of the questions we brought up during the process (they came from you!). Thank you for providing this resource! Love your TikTok videos too!!

Brian

Buy these checklists as a gift for your adult kids to use when they start house shopping. Truly valuable information they need to evaluate or compare home options, especially when relator shows them existing older homes and says "it'll be easy" to update the kitchen or bathroom.

Monte Hall

Such a helpful resource for people who are building a custom home

carolineondesign

carolineondesign

So worth it! We almost paid $7,000 to have a Builder give us his "BUILDERS BOOK", and we paid for Builder Brigade instead and it was the most easy user friendly checklist ever! I'm so glad we got it, it really had stuff we didn't even think to add to our custom build.

Jenny D.

We just finished the renovation of 3,600 square foot rancher, down to the studs. I bought this list and it definitely helped us make decisions and provided ideas/advice on many things we would have not thought of. Worth it if building or renovating!

@tnschmid

@tnschmid

This list has been gold for us!! First time home builders, overwhelming in all the decisions and making them timely and wisely - this list has been the key to do it all!

@jenn.c.pegg

@jenn.c.pegg

Builder Brigade's checklists are an excellent resource for architecture classes, offering a fresh perspective on home design. They appreciate how detailed yet flexible the lists are, the high-quality educational resources included, and the great customer service that's always ready to help.

Joshua

Awesome ideas in the checklist! You'll want this list if you are building. I have been developing real estate for 8 years and I still found TONS of great ideas in here

reisben

reisben

Must have checklist! Anyone who has built a custom home before knows that 3 months after move-in they have a list of things you "wish you would have thought of ahead of time". With this checklist, you don't have those regrets! Trust me, get the list...skip the regrets.

Anonymous

This guide has been very helpful! Our builder wasn't happy when I sent him homework, but has since embraced it. Great resource and the instagram videos are very helpful.

Matt Stanford

Matt Stanford

Highly recommend this list for anyone even if you have a construction background. It's too easy to forget or miss something.

Nick Kozak

 Nick Kozak

Your Builder Checklist has helped us out so much during our build! Our Builder has commented that he was impressed with some of the questions we brought up during the process (they came from you!). Thank you for providing this resource! Love your TikTok videos too!!

Brian

Buy these checklists as a gift for your adult kids to use when they start house shopping. Truly valuable information they need to evaluate or compare home options, especially when relator shows them existing older homes and says "it'll be easy" to update the kitchen or bathroom.

Monte Hall

Such a helpful resource for people who are building a custom home

carolineondesign

carolineondesign

So worth it! We almost paid $7,000 to have a Builder give us his "BUILDERS BOOK", and we paid for Builder Brigade instead and it was the most easy user friendly checklist ever! I'm so glad we got it, it really had stuff we didn't even think to add to our custom build.

Jenny D.

We just finished the renovation of 3,600 square foot rancher, down to the studs. I bought this list and it definitely helped us make decisions and provided ideas/advice on many things we would have not thought of. Worth it if building or renovating!

@tnschmid

@tnschmid

This list has been gold for us!! First time home builders, overwhelming in all the decisions and making them timely and wisely - this list has been the key to do it all!

@jenn.c.pegg

@jenn.c.pegg

Builder Brigade's checklists are an excellent resource for architecture classes, offering a fresh perspective on home design. They appreciate how detailed yet flexible the lists are, the high-quality educational resources included, and the great customer service that's always ready to help.

Joshua

Awesome ideas in the checklist! You'll want this list if you are building. I have been developing real estate for 8 years and I still found TONS of great ideas in here

reisben

reisben

Must have checklist! Anyone who has built a custom home before knows that 3 months after move-in they have a list of things you "wish you would have thought of ahead of time". With this checklist, you don't have those regrets! Trust me, get the list...skip the regrets.

Anonymous

This guide has been very helpful! Our builder wasn't happy when I sent him homework, but has since embraced it. Great resource and the instagram videos are very helpful.

Matt Stanford

Matt Stanford

Highly recommend this list for anyone even if you have a construction background. It's too easy to forget or miss something.

Nick Kozak

 Nick Kozak

Your Builder Checklist has helped us out so much during our build! Our Builder has commented that he was impressed with some of the questions we brought up during the process (they came from you!). Thank you for providing this resource! Love your TikTok videos too!!

Brian

Buy these checklists as a gift for your adult kids to use when they start house shopping. Truly valuable information they need to evaluate or compare home options, especially when relator shows them existing older homes and says "it'll be easy" to update the kitchen or bathroom.

Monte Hall

Such a helpful resource for people who are building a custom home

carolineondesign

carolineondesign

So worth it! We almost paid $7,000 to have a Builder give us his "BUILDERS BOOK", and we paid for Builder Brigade instead and it was the most easy user friendly checklist ever! I'm so glad we got it, it really had stuff we didn't even think to add to our custom build.

Jenny D.

We just finished the renovation of 3,600 square foot rancher, down to the studs. I bought this list and it definitely helped us make decisions and provided ideas/advice on many things we would have not thought of. Worth it if building or renovating!

@tnschmid

@tnschmid

This list has been gold for us!! First time home builders, overwhelming in all the decisions and making them timely and wisely - this list has been the key to do it all!

@jenn.c.pegg

@jenn.c.pegg

Builder Brigade's checklists are an excellent resource for architecture classes, offering a fresh perspective on home design. They appreciate how detailed yet flexible the lists are, the high-quality educational resources included, and the great customer service that's always ready to help.

Joshua

Awesome ideas in the checklist! You'll want this list if you are building. I have been developing real estate for 8 years and I still found TONS of great ideas in here

reisben

reisben

Must have checklist! Anyone who has built a custom home before knows that 3 months after move-in they have a list of things you "wish you would have thought of ahead of time". With this checklist, you don't have those regrets! Trust me, get the list...skip the regrets.

Anonymous

This guide has been very helpful! Our builder wasn't happy when I sent him homework, but has since embraced it. Great resource and the instagram videos are very helpful.

Matt Stanford

Matt Stanford

Highly recommend this list for anyone even if you have a construction background. It's too easy to forget or miss something.

Nick Kozak

 Nick Kozak

Your Builder Checklist has helped us out so much during our build! Our Builder has commented that he was impressed with some of the questions we brought up during the process (they came from you!). Thank you for providing this resource! Love your TikTok videos too!!

Brian

Buy these checklists as a gift for your adult kids to use when they start house shopping. Truly valuable information they need to evaluate or compare home options, especially when relator shows them existing older homes and says "it'll be easy" to update the kitchen or bathroom.

Monte Hall

Such a helpful resource for people who are building a custom home

carolineondesign

carolineondesign

So worth it! We almost paid $7,000 to have a Builder give us his "BUILDERS BOOK", and we paid for Builder Brigade instead and it was the most easy user friendly checklist ever! I'm so glad we got it, it really had stuff we didn't even think to add to our custom build.

Jenny D.

We just finished the renovation of 3,600 square foot rancher, down to the studs. I bought this list and it definitely helped us make decisions and provided ideas/advice on many things we would have not thought of. Worth it if building or renovating!

@tnschmid

@tnschmid

This list has been gold for us!! First time home builders, overwhelming in all the decisions and making them timely and wisely - this list has been the key to do it all!

@jenn.c.pegg

@jenn.c.pegg

Builder Brigade's checklists are an excellent resource for architecture classes, offering a fresh perspective on home design. They appreciate how detailed yet flexible the lists are, the high-quality educational resources included, and the great customer service that's always ready to help.

Joshua

Awesome ideas in the checklist! You'll want this list if you are building. I have been developing real estate for 8 years and I still found TONS of great ideas in here

reisben

reisben

Must have checklist! Anyone who has built a custom home before knows that 3 months after move-in they have a list of things you "wish you would have thought of ahead of time". With this checklist, you don't have those regrets! Trust me, get the list...skip the regrets.

Anonymous

This guide has been very helpful! Our builder wasn't happy when I sent him homework, but has since embraced it. Great resource and the instagram videos are very helpful.

Matt Stanford

Matt Stanford

Highly recommend this list for anyone even if you have a construction background. It's too easy to forget or miss something.

Nick Kozak

 Nick Kozak

Your Builder Checklist has helped us out so much during our build! Our Builder has commented that he was impressed with some of the questions we brought up during the process (they came from you!). Thank you for providing this resource! Love your TikTok videos too!!

Brian

Buy these checklists as a gift for your adult kids to use when they start house shopping. Truly valuable information they need to evaluate or compare home options, especially when relator shows them existing older homes and says "it'll be easy" to update the kitchen or bathroom.

Monte Hall

Such a helpful resource for people who are building a custom home

carolineondesign

carolineondesign

So worth it! We almost paid $7,000 to have a Builder give us his "BUILDERS BOOK", and we paid for Builder Brigade instead and it was the most easy user friendly checklist ever! I'm so glad we got it, it really had stuff we didn't even think to add to our custom build.

Jenny D.

We just finished the renovation of 3,600 square foot rancher, down to the studs. I bought this list and it definitely helped us make decisions and provided ideas/advice on many things we would have not thought of. Worth it if building or renovating!

@tnschmid

@tnschmid

This list has been gold for us!! First time home builders, overwhelming in all the decisions and making them timely and wisely - this list has been the key to do it all!

@jenn.c.pegg

@jenn.c.pegg

Builder Brigade's checklists are an excellent resource for architecture classes, offering a fresh perspective on home design. They appreciate how detailed yet flexible the lists are, the high-quality educational resources included, and the great customer service that's always ready to help.

Joshua

Awesome ideas in the checklist! You'll want this list if you are building. I have been developing real estate for 8 years and I still found TONS of great ideas in here

reisben

reisben

Must have checklist! Anyone who has built a custom home before knows that 3 months after move-in they have a list of things you "wish you would have thought of ahead of time". With this checklist, you don't have those regrets! Trust me, get the list...skip the regrets.

Anonymous

This guide has been very helpful! Our builder wasn't happy when I sent him homework, but has since embraced it. Great resource and the instagram videos are very helpful.

Matt Stanford

Matt Stanford

Highly recommend this list for anyone even if you have a construction background. It's too easy to forget or miss something.

Nick Kozak

 Nick Kozak

Your Builder Checklist has helped us out so much during our build! Our Builder has commented that he was impressed with some of the questions we brought up during the process (they came from you!). Thank you for providing this resource! Love your TikTok videos too!!

Brian

Buy these checklists as a gift for your adult kids to use when they start house shopping. Truly valuable information they need to evaluate or compare home options, especially when relator shows them existing older homes and says "it'll be easy" to update the kitchen or bathroom.

Monte Hall

Such a helpful resource for people who are building a custom home

carolineondesign

carolineondesign

So worth it! We almost paid $7,000 to have a Builder give us his "BUILDERS BOOK", and we paid for Builder Brigade instead and it was the most easy user friendly checklist ever! I'm so glad we got it, it really had stuff we didn't even think to add to our custom build.

Jenny D.

We just finished the renovation of 3,600 square foot rancher, down to the studs. I bought this list and it definitely helped us make decisions and provided ideas/advice on many things we would have not thought of. Worth it if building or renovating!

@tnschmid

@tnschmid

This list has been gold for us!! First time home builders, overwhelming in all the decisions and making them timely and wisely - this list has been the key to do it all!

@jenn.c.pegg

@jenn.c.pegg

Builder Brigade's checklists are an excellent resource for architecture classes, offering a fresh perspective on home design. They appreciate how detailed yet flexible the lists are, the high-quality educational resources included, and the great customer service that's always ready to help.

Joshua

Awesome ideas in the checklist! You'll want this list if you are building. I have been developing real estate for 8 years and I still found TONS of great ideas in here

reisben

reisben

Must have checklist! Anyone who has built a custom home before knows that 3 months after move-in they have a list of things you "wish you would have thought of ahead of time". With this checklist, you don't have those regrets! Trust me, get the list...skip the regrets.

Anonymous

This guide has been very helpful! Our builder wasn't happy when I sent him homework, but has since embraced it. Great resource and the instagram videos are very helpful.

Matt Stanford

Matt Stanford

Highly recommend this list for anyone even if you have a construction background. It's too easy to forget or miss something.

Nick Kozak

 Nick Kozak

Your Builder Checklist has helped us out so much during our build! Our Builder has commented that he was impressed with some of the questions we brought up during the process (they came from you!). Thank you for providing this resource! Love your TikTok videos too!!

Brian

Buy these checklists as a gift for your adult kids to use when they start house shopping. Truly valuable information they need to evaluate or compare home options, especially when relator shows them existing older homes and says "it'll be easy" to update the kitchen or bathroom.

Monte Hall

Such a helpful resource for people who are building a custom home

carolineondesign

carolineondesign

So worth it! We almost paid $7,000 to have a Builder give us his "BUILDERS BOOK", and we paid for Builder Brigade instead and it was the most easy user friendly checklist ever! I'm so glad we got it, it really had stuff we didn't even think to add to our custom build.

Jenny D.

We just finished the renovation of 3,600 square foot rancher, down to the studs. I bought this list and it definitely helped us make decisions and provided ideas/advice on many things we would have not thought of. Worth it if building or renovating!

@tnschmid

@tnschmid

This list has been gold for us!! First time home builders, overwhelming in all the decisions and making them timely and wisely - this list has been the key to do it all!

@jenn.c.pegg

@jenn.c.pegg

Builder Brigade's checklists are an excellent resource for architecture classes, offering a fresh perspective on home design. They appreciate how detailed yet flexible the lists are, the high-quality educational resources included, and the great customer service that's always ready to help.

Joshua

Awesome ideas in the checklist! You'll want this list if you are building. I have been developing real estate for 8 years and I still found TONS of great ideas in here

reisben

reisben

Must have checklist! Anyone who has built a custom home before knows that 3 months after move-in they have a list of things you "wish you would have thought of ahead of time". With this checklist, you don't have those regrets! Trust me, get the list...skip the regrets.

Anonymous

This guide has been very helpful! Our builder wasn't happy when I sent him homework, but has since embraced it. Great resource and the instagram videos are very helpful.

Matt Stanford

Matt Stanford

Highly recommend this list for anyone even if you have a construction background. It's too easy to forget or miss something.

Nick Kozak

 Nick Kozak

Your Builder Checklist has helped us out so much during our build! Our Builder has commented that he was impressed with some of the questions we brought up during the process (they came from you!). Thank you for providing this resource! Love your TikTok videos too!!

Brian

Buy these checklists as a gift for your adult kids to use when they start house shopping. Truly valuable information they need to evaluate or compare home options, especially when relator shows them existing older homes and says "it'll be easy" to update the kitchen or bathroom.

Monte Hall

Such a helpful resource for people who are building a custom home

carolineondesign

carolineondesign

So worth it! We almost paid $7,000 to have a Builder give us his "BUILDERS BOOK", and we paid for Builder Brigade instead and it was the most easy user friendly checklist ever! I'm so glad we got it, it really had stuff we didn't even think to add to our custom build.

Jenny D.

We just finished the renovation of 3,600 square foot rancher, down to the studs. I bought this list and it definitely helped us make decisions and provided ideas/advice on many things we would have not thought of. Worth it if building or renovating!

@tnschmid

@tnschmid

This list has been gold for us!! First time home builders, overwhelming in all the decisions and making them timely and wisely - this list has been the key to do it all!

@jenn.c.pegg

@jenn.c.pegg

Builder Brigade's checklists are an excellent resource for architecture classes, offering a fresh perspective on home design. They appreciate how detailed yet flexible the lists are, the high-quality educational resources included, and the great customer service that's always ready to help.

Joshua

Awesome ideas in the checklist! You'll want this list if you are building. I have been developing real estate for 8 years and I still found TONS of great ideas in here

reisben

reisben

Must have checklist! Anyone who has built a custom home before knows that 3 months after move-in they have a list of things you "wish you would have thought of ahead of time". With this checklist, you don't have those regrets! Trust me, get the list...skip the regrets.

Anonymous

This guide has been very helpful! Our builder wasn't happy when I sent him homework, but has since embraced it. Great resource and the instagram videos are very helpful.

Matt Stanford

Matt Stanford

Highly recommend this list for anyone even if you have a construction background. It's too easy to forget or miss something.

Nick Kozak

 Nick Kozak

Your Builder Checklist has helped us out so much during our build! Our Builder has commented that he was impressed with some of the questions we brought up during the process (they came from you!). Thank you for providing this resource! Love your TikTok videos too!!

Brian

Buy these checklists as a gift for your adult kids to use when they start house shopping. Truly valuable information they need to evaluate or compare home options, especially when relator shows them existing older homes and says "it'll be easy" to update the kitchen or bathroom.

Monte Hall

Such a helpful resource for people who are building a custom home

carolineondesign

carolineondesign

So worth it! We almost paid $7,000 to have a Builder give us his "BUILDERS BOOK", and we paid for Builder Brigade instead and it was the most easy user friendly checklist ever! I'm so glad we got it, it really had stuff we didn't even think to add to our custom build.

Jenny D.

We just finished the renovation of 3,600 square foot rancher, down to the studs. I bought this list and it definitely helped us make decisions and provided ideas/advice on many things we would have not thought of. Worth it if building or renovating!

@tnschmid

@tnschmid

This list has been gold for us!! First time home builders, overwhelming in all the decisions and making them timely and wisely - this list has been the key to do it all!

@jenn.c.pegg

@jenn.c.pegg

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I’m not a builder, I’m a homeowner

I started Builder Brigade after building my own house and getting crushed with overwhelming decisions and too many “wish I would haves.”

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Who can use the checklists?
  • 🏠 New Construction Homes (Custom & Production)
  • 🏡 Pre-Existing Home Purchases
  • 🛠️ Renovations
  • 📝 Homeowners planning their build months or years before finding a builder
What will the checklist do?
  • Save time and frustration due to miscommunication
  • Save money on multiple Change Orders (avg. $300 per change)
  • Ensure all your upgrades/features get added to the contract
  • Spark unique ideas of upgrades you didn’t even know existed
  • Communicate a clear vision to the builder
  • Finalize a list of all your upgrades and features
  • A list to check off when features/upgrades are completed
When’s the best time to start using the checklist?

The sooner, the better, especially if you’re still in the dreaming and planning stage. Ideally, start before you buy land or lock in your plans. The checklists walks you through every phase (from land search to final walkthrough), so starting early helps you avoid costly mistakes and last-minute changes.


Already mid-build? Read through it ASAP so you can make any important changes before drywall goes up. It’s still helpful after, but it really shines when you use it pre-drywall.

How will I receive the digital checklists?

You’ll get your checklists by email right after checkout. You’ll receive two emails:

  1. A confirmation email (your receipt)
  2. Another email with links to download your checklistsIf you don’t see them in a few minutes, check your Spam or Promotions folder. Still can’t find them? Just contact us and we’ll take care of it.
Can I use the checklist for renovations?

Definitely. Most items apply whether you’re building new or remodeling. Just skip the land or foundation sections. Even one missed detail in a reno can cost thousands, this keeps everything organized and mistake-free.

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  • by Megan Haskins

Best Spot For A Charging Station In A New Build …?

Most homeowners don’t plan where devices will actually get charged. Here are the best places to build a charging station. Entry / Drop Zone This is the most practical spot for most families. Everyone walks in, drops their keys, wallet,...

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7 Outlets Nobody Tells You About
  • by Megan Haskins

7 Outlets Nobody Tells You About

Most homeowners don’t think about outlets until they’re living with cords everywhere. When fixing it means cutting drywall instead of getting it right during the build. Dog Door Outlet If you’re planning on using an automatic dog door, this is...

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Videos You’ll Wish You Took During Your New Home Build
  • by Megan Haskins

Videos You’ll Wish You Took During Your New Home Build

Most homeowners take photos during their build but they miss the ones that actually matter. Document what’s behind the walls and underground before it gets covered up. Walk Every Room Before Drywall Goes Up This is the most important one....

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Which Window Brands Are The Best?
  • by Megan Haskins

Which Window Brands Are The Best?

This list of companies is based on a poll we ran with the Builder Brigade audience about which window brands homeowners trust most. Marvin Sets the Standard for Long Term Quality If the goal is durability and reliability, Marvin consistently...

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Best Advice for Someone Who’s Just Starting Their Build
  • by Megan Haskins

Best Advice for Someone Who’s Just Starting Their Build

Most people starting a home build want one thing: advice from people who’ve already done it. We asked the Builder Brigade audience for their best advice, and hundreds of homeowners shared what they learned along the way. Hire the Right...

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The #1 Decisions Homeowners Regret Not Making Earlier in Their Build
  • by Megan Haskins

The #1 Decisions Homeowners Regret Not Making Earlier in Their Build

We asked the Builder Brigade audience what they regret not deciding earlier in their build. Here are the biggest lessons they shared. Not Planning the Infrastructure Early Enough One of the most common regrets came down to missing things that...

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