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We’re building a house! (again)

This little website is a living document of our process of building an affordable home in Montana. Building can feel overwhelming but if you break it down into a manageable work flow it’s possible to GC (general contractor) your own home and save a bundle.

(In this new COVID era wood prices have skyrocketed, hopefully prices will return back to reasonable later this year)

 
 

How to find it & what details to look for

 

An overview of general requirements of bank lending

 

2 BR / 2 BA

 

Drilling & pump

 
 
 

An (often) overlooked expense

 

Main types & how to decide

 

Squeak free flooring & ready for walls!

 

Prebuilt walls & trusses

 
 

plumbing

roof

 

insulation

 

hvac

 

electric rough in

 

Drywall

 

Hardwood flooring

 

Wood stove

 

kitchen

 
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Siding

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Deck

PAINT

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