What might start out as a relaxed afternoon browsing model homes could turn into a full-on commitment to building your very own house. The problem is that you may be somewhat naive in lacking the knowledge of what pitfalls might present themselves along the way. If you’re planning on building your own home, what are some things you could know to help you along the way? Here are five things you should consider.
Your Schedule isn’t Set in Stone
It might be that you have an optimistic contractor who gives you a short timeline, and you think you’ll get it done in that time. However, it might not be the case, and you should take any hard and fast schedule as a loose guideline. Scheduling contractors, building issues, and poor weather conditions can all help your timeline spiral out of control.
Design with The Future in Mind
When you’re in your 20s, you might not give much thought to what life with children could be like. But over the next 10 years, you could find yourself with three…