A handmade home doesn’t need to be built of log, or stone, or timber frame.
Modern construction (stick built) can be an excellent method to achieving a dream home… it’s an easy way to build, cost effective, and energy efficient. And, building inspectors love it.
The challenge (where so many fail) is in the use of natural materials, good design, and attention to details.
Just look at these two beauties… what do you think?
Originally posted 2016-05-21 15:59:02.
I am seriously looking into building a home like the little red one above. I do not want a large home. I take it that the bedroom is upstairs. I cannot do stairs. Also you are in Virginia… I think. I am in North Carolina. And I certainly cannot build my own home. But, I do want a home like the one above. Is there any way you can tell me about how much one like that would cost? Another thing is I would like to know what it looks like on the inside. I look forward to hearing from you!
Hi Beverly, this is a cute house isn’t it?
It’s not a home that I built… but rather one that I admire.
It’s a funny thing about homes and stairs… more and more folks want one story living… but all homes that are one story tall tend to become brick ranchers. Not that there is anything wrong with them, it’s just the way it is.
I believe you can build your own home… it’s just a process of one step at a time, and you can bring in help on any step that proves too much of a challenge (or on all the steps if you just want to supervise). It’s not for everyone, but it can save a ton of money, and give one their dream home.
With regard to giving a cost estimate with only a photo to go by… it’s beyond my skill level. 🙂 Way too many options and variables.