Entries from December 2008

December 24, 2008

Master Bath Whirlpool or Tub – A waste of space?

Most homes built today include a bathtub or whirlpool tub in addition to a separate shower in the master bath.  My wife and I built our home nine years ago.  The sales agent/Realtor said we had to include it for resale value.  We would have preferred a different use for the space, but followed the [...]

December 11, 2008

10 Things to Remember After You Sign Your Contract

Lisa Albrecht shares more lessons she’s learned while building her dream home. In the second part of her journey, Lisa provides advice for the framing stage.
1. Keep your eyes on the job.
Keep your blueprint (or mini print) close at hand to verify that dimensions and details correspond with what is actually going up.
The windows in [...]