Build Your House Yourself University
Summary: Wish you knew more about the biggest investment you will most likely ever make? Build Your House Yourself University (byhyu) will teach you to save money and make smart decisions about the construction of the place you and your family will call HOME. We will help you understand residential construction— simplify and demystify the design build process. You’ll come away with successful strategies for building your own house, with or without a general contractor. Become an educated consumer, even if you prefer to buy, rather than build a new house. Complex construction jargon and best practices will be explained in easy to understand terms. It’s not the typical DIY (do it yourself) show. You will learn how to MANAGE the labor, not DO the labor for your new house. Join me, Michelle Nelson, host and fellow informal residential construction student. I’ll share the research I find on home design and building as I prepare to build my home. Together, our community of future home builders, will learn the tips, tricks and trends of experienced contractors and industry experts. I’ll interview owner-builders and construction professionals. During our mini lessons, I’ll inform you about framing, flooring, windows, insulation, kitchen cabinets and countertops…almost anything having to do with new construction homes. You’ll hear about energy efficiency and green building too. There will be product reviews in which you will be introduced to cutting edge, as well as, tried and true products and services. And in keeping with the university theme, episodes will end with short, fun quizzes. If we do our due diligence BEFORE we start construction, we will actually start construction with the most difficult part of the project behind us. Let’s put in the time, effort, preparation and research BEFORE we break ground and building our homes will be much easier and more enjoyable.
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- Artist: Michelle Nelson
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Podcasts:
Keeping Your House Cool, Inside and Out—BYHYU 129
Watch Out for These 2 Things in Your Contract— BYHYU 128
A Few More Home Entertaining Design Features—BYHYU 127
Designing Your Home for Entertaining and Family Gatherings—BYHYU 126
BYHYU BONUS EPISODE: 21 Bonus Electrical and Lighting Plan Tips—BYHYU 125.5
Consider These 50 Things for Your Electrical and Lighting Plan— BYHYU 125
Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical (HVAC) Specifications Overview—Project Update—BYHYU 124
Tulsa Parade of Homes. Here’s What I Saw that You Shouldn’t Put in Your New House— BYHYU 123
How Much Storage Space Should You Include in Your New House? —BYHYU 122
How Should You Pay a General Contractor? Fixed Price versus Cost Plus Contract?—BYHYU 121
10 Outdoor Kitchen Quick Tips—BYHYU 120
Understanding the Bidding Process—BYHYU 119
My Bids Are Coming In Well Above Expected, What Should I Do? Listener Question— BYHYU 118
When Is The Best Time to Build a House? The Answer May Be Different Than You Think— BYHYU 117
Owner Builder Interview with Juan Catano, Part 2—BYHYU 116