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:
Swimming Pools, Part 2—Should You Go With Chlorine, Saltwater or Ultraviolet Light Pool Sanitation? — BYHYU 085
Swimming Pools, Part 1—Should You Go With Vinyl, Fiberglass or Concrete (Gunite/Shotcrete)?—BYHYU 084
Carpeting 101—Judging Carpet Quality and Durability—BYHYU 083
Choosing the Perfect Roof Color—Part 2—BYHYU 082
Choosing the Perfect Roof Color—Part 1—BYHYU 081
Dishwasher Buying Guide Quick Tips—BYHYU 080
My House Plans--Back To The Drawing Board (Literally!)--BYHYU 079
9 Unusual Questions You Should Ask Potential Builders--BYHYU 078
Choosing the Right Kitchen Sink—There’s More To It Than You Might Think—BYHYU 077
Faucets 101--Spouting off about mixing metals and quality fixtures — BYHYU 076
Why You Gotta Call My House a McMansion?! 10 Reasons a Larger House Might Be Right for You— BYHYU 075
10 Reasons To Build a Smaller House—BYHYU 074
HGTV’s Carley Knobloch talks Home Automation—BYHYU 073
Shhhh…Be Vewy, Vewy Quiet. Soundproofing 101— BYHYU 072
Before You Meet With Your Architect or House Designer... BYHYU 071