How to Save Big Bucks Building Your Own Home
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How to Save Big Bucks When Building Your Own Home
Summary:
Building your own home can be an insightful journey, especially when it comes to managing costs. By opting for a "Cost Plus" contract and getting involved in the process, you can significantly reduce expenses. Here's how we managed to save over $39,000 on our home construction.
Keywords:
Home Construction, Building Homes, Real Estate, Home Repair, Construction, Flooring, Electrical
Article Body:
Building our own home a few years ago was an eye-opener, especially with a tight budget. We opted for a "Cost Plus" contract with our contractor, which allowed for flexibility in costs. Unlike standard contracts where you pay a fixed quote, a Cost Plus agreement aligns more closely with the actual expenses.
Discovering Savings Opportunities
Flooring:
Our flooring estimate was a staggering $30,000. By shopping around and installing some of the flooring ourselves, we managed to cut this cost in half, saving $15,000. We only left the hardwood installation to the contractor.
Plumbing:
Out of a $15,000 plumbing estimate, we sourced our own fixtures on sale. Although plumbers get discounts, they don’t hunt for bargains. This strategy saved us $1,100, which we reinvested in upgrading to slate shower walls.
Electrical:
Our electrician’s budget for lighting was $2,500. By buying from a local store, we reduced this cost to $1,200, saving $1,300.
Kitchen Cabinets:
Initially estimated at $29,000 for mid to high-end cabinets, we worked with the supplier directly and secured our preferred design for $22,000, slicing off $7,000.
Doors:
The door estimate was a puzzling $7,500. By negotiating discounts and prices on hardware, we reduced this to $4,000, saving $3,500.
Painting:
Although the contractor allocated $5,000 for painting, we decided to tackle the basement ourselves, saving $2,500. We left the more challenging high ceilings to the professionals.
Trim:
With the trim priced at $6,000, we opted for drywall returns on the windows, requiring minimal trim work. Using a trim air-nailer we already owned, and buying our materials, we saved $4,000 on labor.
Landscaping:
The landscaping quote was $25,000, mostly for heavy machinery. We left major tasks to experts but handled the planting ourselves, saving $5,000.
Final Savings
In total, we saved over $39,000 by investing time and effort into careful planning and price comparisons. We used part of the savings to reduce our mortgage and the rest for a dream vacation to the South Pacific. Building your home doesn't have to break the bank?"you just need to be resourceful!
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