Shortly after we closed on our land purchase we began dreaming about what our future home might look like. We tried sketching out plans on paper and we tried some free online options but we usually just ended up frustrated and irritable after a short session of working on our new home design.
A major part of our move to a wholesteading lifestyle is our dream to move out of the suburbs and on to a hobby farm. Unfortunately, we haven’t been able to find a hobby farm that meets the needs of an 8 person family, that matches our architectural and design preferences, and that simultaneously fits within our budget. After an exhaustive search we decided our best option was to purchase land and design our own house.
Below is a summary of the steps involved in building our custom home from beginning to end…please leave a reply if you have any questions on the process:
Click on any of the pictures below to learn about each step:
1. Find and purchase land2. Select an architect and/or designer3. Finalize formal construction plans4. Design kitchen and cabinet layouts5. Select a builder6. Select a surveyor and perform a site survey7. Dig test pits and perform soil tests8. Select a landscape architect9. Design a master site plan, landscape plan, grading plan, and lighting plan10. Apply for construction loan11. Document septic plan and apply for septic permit12. Apply for building permit13. Clearing & rough grading14. Basement Excavation15. Install water meter and electric service16. Basement and Foundation Footings17. Foundation Walls18. Basement Slab and Garage Slab19. Framing (including Floor Frame & Sub Floor, Walls, Headers & Joists, Wall Sheathing, and Roof Framing)20. Roofing Shingles21. Windows22. Rough Plumbing23. Rough HVAC Ducts and Furnace24. Rough Electrical
25. Siding and Bricks26. Septic System and Drain Field (or sewer line)27. Drywall28. Porches and Decks29. Install Ceramic and Porcelain Tile30. Interior Trim and Doors31. Install and Finish Hardwood Floors32. Exterior prime and paint33. Gutters, downspouts, and rain chains34. Direct Vent Fireplace35. Kitchen Cabinets and Appliances36. Bathroom Vanities
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