After a couple weeks of frustration, I was rewarded with my second passing inspection today, giving me a green light to pour the concrete slab that will complete the foundation. I do have a few more steps to take before …
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Building your own slab on grade foundation requires you to install the plumbing before you pour the footings. Here’s how I did it..
Building a foundation for your own home starts by excavating soil for the footings. Here’s how I did it…
A huge box was checked off today as I picked up my building permit from the county office. It had been approved by the plans examiner a week earlier but it wasn’t official until I had it in my possession, …
Obtaining a permit to build your own home usually begins with a prescreening with the plans examiner. Here’s how mine went….
In order to build your own home you will need to obtain a building permit. Learn how to get started…
Building your own septic system begins with excavating for the tank and drain field and assembling the drain lines.
The first step in building your own home after purchasing land is to begin connecting utilities that you will be using as you build.