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- by Dennis Comstock
House Floor Plans with Facebook Group
Here's a list of house plans that have an associated Facebook group This is extremely helpful when building a house. You can see photos of your house actually being built instead of just the plans. You'll get lessons learned and...
- by Dennis Comstock
Water Heater Tanks: Parallel or Series?
Parallel connections generally offer more hot water on demand, making them suitable for homes with high usage needs. Series can be more energy-efficient for moderate use but might not always meet high demand effectively.
- by Dennis Comstock
Example Home Building Estimate
Example Home Building Estimate: This is a quote dated September 2023 for a 2,350 sq ft home in Louisville, KY. A member of our "Home Building Help" FB group shared with our members to get an idea if this quote...
- by Dennis Comstock
5 Questions To Ask When Choosing A Cabinetmaker
Author: Corbin Clay There are a lot of good, honest people building custom cabinets throughout North America. Unfortunately, there are plenty of the bad ones, too. We'll help you identify red flags and make sure you're working with one of...
- by Kippy Comstock
Zip System: This lazy mistake can void your warranty
A hot debate recently came up in our home building help Facebook group. "Is my contractor supposed to roll the tape or not?" was the topic of argumentation. We’re talking about the Zip System. A homeowner wrote a post concerning the...
- by Dennis Comstock
So You Want To Build Your Home… But How Are You Going to Pay For It?
Author: Jennae Leisey Construction loans are nothing new to the financing world, although they can sometimes be harder to find because they are high risk, and some lenders don’t want to take that risk. I have worked in real estate...
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