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Build Your Own Home - Why YOU Can & Should

Just look at the $reasons$ you can & should build your own home including 1/2 price payments & double the equity!

Framing Exterior Walls

Framing Exterior walls requires proper planning including the right building materials.

Framing Dormers

Framing dormers that don't leak! Learn to do it right.

Install Exterior Door

Install exterior door: How To Do It Yourself.

Installing A Window

Installing a window in a few, easy steps.

How to Install Roof Shingles

Learn how to install roof shingles in a snap.

Building & Setting Trusses

Learn to build your own trusses and save money.

How To Install Roof Felt

Proper techniques to install roof felt.

Common Rafters

Cutting and setting rafters.

Framing Garage Plans

Framing the door for garage plans.

Hip and Valley Roof Framing

A hip and valley roof - learning how to frame it.

Concrete Foundation Planning

Building a strong concrete foundation.

Digging Foundation Footings

Digging foundation footings for a solid foundation.

How To Build Cabinets

Learn how to build cabinets for a fraction of what you would pay retail.

Drywall Installation Basics

Drywall installation basics overview for a successful project.

Choosing Your House Plans

How to select & design the right house plans for you.

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