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What I Learned After Actually Living With a Home Sauna
  • by Megan Haskins

What I Learned After Actually Living With a Home Sauna

I didn’t buy a sauna thinking it would become a regular part of my routine. But it did. If you’re even considering one, here’s everything I learned after actually living with it. Smaller Is Actually Better Most people assume bigger...

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Land Clearing Home Building Tips You Should Know
  • by Megan Haskins

Land Clearing Home Building Tips You Should Know

Land clearing is one of the first major steps in building a new home. Before the first tree falls, here’s what you need to think through. Remove Trees That Can Hit the House One of the most overlooked safety considerations...

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What I Tell Everybody Who Is Building a New House
  • by Megan Haskins

What I Tell Everybody Who Is Building a New House

These features help your house function better, save you money down the line, and prevent a lot of headaches. If you’re early in the planning phase, this is your sign to get these in place before the slab is poured...

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Don't Pour Concrete on Grass
  • by Megan Haskins

Don't Pour Concrete on Grass

It might seem faster to pour concrete right over your lawn, but it’s one of the easiest ways to guarantee long-term problems. Grass might seem flat and harmless, but it doesn’t stay that way under concrete. When concrete is poured...

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Smooth Drywall Is Not Worth It
  • by Megan Haskins

Smooth Drywall Is Not Worth It

Smooth drywall might seem like the sophisticated choice when building a home. It looks premium and sleek in perfectly lit photos, but once you're living in the space, you’ll quickly realize it wasn’t worth the extra cost and headache. Let’s...

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4 Roofing Choices Most Homeowners Overlook
  • by Megan Haskins

4 Roofing Choices Most Homeowners Overlook

These are four important roofing details worth understanding before your slab is poured or framing begins. 1. Roof Pitch Your roof pitch is how steep your roof is. A 6/12 pitch (which rises 6 inches for every 12 inches of...

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