Building a house? Check out these tips about where to spend money on upgrades and where to save with DIY ideas to get the most value out of your new home!
Building a house can be a daunting process. Some, like me, get excited about the design decisions; to others it can feel intimidating. It is a big undertaking, but going into the process with clear-cut ideas on what types of upgrades will work best for your family, as well as your home’s value, can help keep it from feeling too overwhelming.
I began writing Two Purple Couches about six months after Tom and I moved into our home. I still kick myself for not starting it sooner, like maybe, the day we signed our contract with our builder. I wish I’d documented the whole process through blogging, both for the personal side of watching our home come together wall-by-wall and brick-by-brick, but also because building a house is an involved process, and sometimes you want a little bit of advice or a tip here an there to make it feel easier.
So, 2.5 years later, here are some of the best tips that we picked up. I am by no means an expert, but we got some good advice from family, co-workers and even our realtor that has proved to be true thus far in the life of our home.
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