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| Nancy is Excited |
Custom-built Home - Extras, Extras!
Some
options in a custom-built home can cost a lot more than expected! Some quotes
from the builder prompted us to do some research. We decided to do some
installations after and we removed them from the builder's plans, for example,
closet organizers, window coverings, and the backyard deck. But a word of
caution!
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Word of Caution! After Possession Expenses
Initially
we felt that after the house was built we could do some things cheaper
ourselves like the heater in the garage, air conditioning, water softener, and
irrigation system and this is proving to be true. Our decisions were based on
future cost savings especially since keeping in mind, they would be much more
costly if we had to rip out walls and renovate afterwards. With these items
properly roughed in, we knew that we could install them some time in the future
when we had the extra money. A little planning and foresight here into what we
knew we would eventually want in our dream home has enabled us to save
thousands.
Siding! The house starts to look real!
There
is something new to see every day at the job site. Watching the siding go on
gives the house an almost-finished look. Mistakes are made but when things
happen I make a call and soon everything is sorted out. I have respect for all
trades people, with me on site every day. I try hard not to get in their way
but they appreciate me there to point out some of the changes I made to the
stock floorplans helping them avoid extra work. They work hard and typically
are not on salary so being able to finish quickly and efficiently is the best
for them! It is really exciting to see the progress being made.
The Bonus Room - Nancy is Excited
My
parents built an open-concept house with a cathedral ceiling. Growing up, I
remember I enjoyed the space and think it's a good idea for our new home. Nancy
thinks it's a good idea too, so we designed the living room to be open from
above. We also chose the corner lot to give us the option for a ton of windows,
some people might say too many!! The window coverings cost a small fortune!
