Build on A Budget

BUILD Consider these tips on building or re-building your home on a budget. ON A BUDGET CHOOSE SIMPLE SHAPES ESTIMATE EARLY Curves, triangles, trapezoids, and other complex shapes are difficult and expensive to build. To save costs, choose square or rectangular floor plans. Before you get far in the planning process, start collecting estimates. Understand the process of building and design. Once you know the likely costs, you can modify your plans to meet your budget. SPLURGE WISELY BUILD SMALL Splurge only on those things you truly cannot live without. However, don't skimp on structural components or doors and windows USE ONLY A CERTIFIED CONTRACTOR Smaller houses are more affordable to build and more economical to ma intain. The experience of a well- qualified contractor is invaluable to the home- building process. CHECK REFERENCES FROM YOUR BUILDER/CONTRACTOR'S RECENT CUSTOMERS Check to ensure comparable homes built recently didn't excessively overrun the price per square foot quoted by the builder, which should be estimable based on your detailed house plan and finish preferences. ClarendonHomes Source: http://www.housebeautiful.com/decorating/what-l-learned http://architecture.about.com/od/buildyourhous1/tp/BuildBudget.htm http://architecture.about.com/od/buildyourhous 1/tp/ BuildBudget.01.htm http://www.eplans.com/community/15-Ways-to-Save-Big-When-Building-a-House http://voices.yahoo.com/7-tips-save-serious-money-building-house-all-10130711.html