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  • We are about 4 months away from finishing our new construction home that we’ve been building in an owner-builder program! It’s been quite the journey full of ups and downs, and for everyone in our group, there have been some regrets too. Designing your own home? Today I’m sharing these common new home regrets so…

  • I’ve never been a big fan of winter, but I’ve also never had to be out in the cold as much as I have this year while building our home in an owner-builder program—I’ve had to adapt and add some new winter essentials to my wardrobe! We’re outside working four days a week, three of…

  • There is definitely a lot to keep in mind when trying to choose the right floor plan for your new construction home. When my husband and I first heard about the owner builder program that we’re participating in to build our new construction home, looking at floor plans was one of the first things we…

  • When picking design selections for your new construction home you want to choose elements that you’ll love (and will last) for years! That’s an extremely difficult task, but these 7 tips will help you get started!