2006-06-12 15:47:52 · 10 answers · asked by Beverly Strong 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
The permits involved. The building codes in your area. Are you planning on building yourself or with a contractor? Go to your local book store, there are MANY books on the subject. Best of luck.
Oh! And make sure the area you plan on building in isn't ear marked for future development. In other words make sure you are not setting yourself up for having your home taken by "eminent domain" in the future.
2006-06-12 15:48:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on where and if you are doing it yourself.
Think about how long you want to live there so how much you want to spend in time, money, and effort. One level or two when you are old. Is it city water/sewage or well and septic. If well get a deep one.
Windows are nice, but eat up electricity. Same with fireplaces.
Think about traffic flow, especially if you have kids.
Keep bedrooms as far from noise as possible.
Design with ability to extend.
Make sure you don't break any bylaws in your neighborhood even if the city is ok with it.
Think long and hard about lighting. Where will you read, play games, cook, eat.
Lots of outlets. Way more than needed.
Wire for ceiling fans even ahead of time.
Go overboard on insulation.
Plan everything first and then build.
2006-06-12 15:56:27 · answer #2 · answered by fly_your_flag_high 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
much more than can be answered here. I'd suggest going to the library and doing some research. Also there are many resources on the internet.
Good luck
2006-06-12 15:50:00 · answer #3 · answered by SolMan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where to build it!
2006-06-12 15:49:03 · answer #4 · answered by doctryluv 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to know that they always cost more than you planned on.
2006-06-12 15:54:14 · answer #5 · answered by Irish Eyes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have 50% more money than you think that you will need.
2006-06-12 15:49:59 · answer #6 · answered by Texas Cowboy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a lot of things...where, how, who's going to make it, how much money are ou willing to pay maximum, how u want it, and many other things
2006-06-12 15:49:50 · answer #7 · answered by da_cris193 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
... leave town and don't come back till construction is complete ...
2006-06-12 15:50:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont get a contracter
2006-06-12 15:49:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
contractor
2006-06-12 15:47:24 · answer #10 · answered by wolfman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋