From the beginning, Henry and I had in our minds we were for sure going with cedar shake roofing. After comparing prices, on cedar vs composite, and learning more about the upkeep and cons associated with cedar, we quickly decided to go the composite route.
Building Tips
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Building a house can be very rewarding in the end, but sometimes the journey getting there can seem long and even frustrating at times. We know this journey all so well, and are very familiar with the many obstacles that can take the joy out of building.
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The thought of serving as your own contractor can be scary, but when you start to talk about saving money, it helps people get over that fear. Over the past sixteen years, we’ve served as our own contractor on several houses, and we’ve learned a lot! I won’t be able to tell you everything in this one article, but I’m going to share with you some of the most important things you need to do and remember when building your own house.
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Thanks to Joanna Gains, shiplap has taken over the design community over the past several years. Whether rustic or modern, shiplap has become a goto design element for many.
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Although I love the look of leathered granite, the elegancy of marble, and the warmth of concrete countertops, are they really the wisest choices for a kitchen? I think with countertops we’re guilty of choosing form over function.