Top Home Building Tips http://www.tophomebuildingtips.com WebTV Show with Strategies for Homeowner Builders Mon, 15 Mar 2010 03:46:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Getting what you want. http://www.tophomebuildingtips.com/2010/03/14/getting-what-you-want/ http://www.tophomebuildingtips.com/2010/03/14/getting-what-you-want/#comments Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:22:32 +0000 Mel Inglima http://www.tophomebuildingtips.com/?p=562
  • Question of the Day: Why Should I Build When Other Homes are Available to Buy?
  • Tip of the Day: Hire Your Coach EARLY in the Process!
  • Product of the Day: Insulated concrete form.
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  • Today's question: Should I buy a stock plan or use an architect?
  • Today's tip of the day: Carefully and thoroughly craft your wants & needs.
  • Today's product of the day: Cement wall panel.
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  • How to select the perfect house plan.
  • Building Departments: permits, inspection, zoning and more.
  • Contractors: Building with a general contractor and how to be your own general contractor.
  • Materials: Everything from how to select your materials to buying a home kit package.
  • Architecture & Engineering: How to select an architect/engineer for your project.
  • Process Management: How to orchestrate, organize and make your dollar stretch.
  • Hiring and Firing: Who can you trust?  How to hire competent professionals.
  • Trouble Shooting: What to do when problems arise?
  • Quality Control: Ensuring that your home is built to the highest possible standards of craftsmanship and safety.
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