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Barrel-Race1,12819620
WednesdayHouston, TX

NorthPoleHome22,968311170
5/5/2013North Pole, AK

TheHoskensProject49,9851353913
4/22/2013Dome-ville, central, FL

Tanglewood63,0547382,13842
4/20/2013Colorado Springs, CO

Dream-Build-Austin-T...504300
4/17/2013Austin, TX

The-Last-Rodeo4,78421100
4/17/2013Angel Fire, NM

Family-Affair6,150300
12/26/2012

Eschete-Dome16,95130530
12/24/2012Lafayette, LA

HudsonHouse3,836200
12/22/2012Omaha, NE

Seven-Peaks-Faswall-...27,801452981
12/11/2012Graeagle, CA

OwensNewHome48,8271023810
11/25/2012Chandler, AZ

Miami-FL-country-hom...2,096210
11/20/2012Miami, FL

Beaver-Creek-Ranch24,413182920
11/16/2012Hayfork, CA

ChapelHillNCBob2,252110
10/23/2012Chapel Hill, NC

The-Skimino-Bluff2,7773130
10/13/2012Williamsburg, VA

Octagon-in-Glencoe-C...40,683144110
10/8/2012Glencoe , CA

nateshomemtpeakview1,794100
9/29/2012

sherman14,562221560
9/27/2012Downers Grove, IL

Omaha3,888380
9/13/2012Omaha, NE

Holy-Hill-House10,43735530
8/27/2012Richfield, WI

Omega-CEO2,398110
8/13/2012Manassas, VA

JayHouse7,0397190
6/22/2012Sebastopol, CA

30223,71123770
5/20/2012Belfair, WA

SunburnStateHome3,110110
3/6/2012Charlotte County, FL

VICTOR-MONTANA4,493110
2/22/2012Victor, MT

Houston-720125963,717100
1/21/2012Houston, TX

Workshop11,808630
1/8/2012Florissant, CO

Our-simple-home8,023223080
12/5/2011LaPorte, IN

ICF-Construction12,896500
11/11/2011Elkridge, MD

Little-Help-from-my-...8,53711150
11/4/2011Rockwall, TX

YaNYca10,728810
10/29/2011Boston, MA

The-Man-Refuge7,208310
10/19/2011San Antonio, TX

mckernanmc8,082320
10/6/2011Amite, LA

1860s-Texas-rehabnew...37,214431910
9/26/2011Boerne, TX

Large-Family-Compoun...4,459200
9/23/2011Covington, GA

Woodchuck-Ridge6,853480
9/12/2011Akron, OH

Forever-Home-Sweet-H...13,89634310
8/24/2011Issaquah, WA

Clarksville-MD5,626200
8/22/2011Eldersburg, MD

steve-n-carolyn12,5514140
8/21/2011Sun City, CA

Old-York4,985200
7/27/2011Bridgewater, NJ

Carriage-House12,56520282
7/24/2011Ft. Collins, CO

DomeSweetDome16,32918291
6/4/2011Suffolk, VA

Goodpasture16,452562880
5/28/2011Westminster, CO

TheCastle6,522160
5/25/2011Cheshire, CT

Marks-Log-Cabin10,547392210
5/12/2011Altoona, PA

Bill13,145100
5/4/2011Tucson, AZ

Mueller-Dream-Home5,797100
4/15/2011

Oklahoma-Steel7,494650
4/13/2011Minco, OK

DutchG5,392200
4/5/2011

HiddenInOhio7,0369130
4/1/2011Elyria, OH

MagnoliaHouse5,775100
3/29/2011Houston, TX

Buffaloader9,394200
1/11/2011Valley Center, KS

SouthernEcoHome19,85420210
1/9/2011Blacksburg, VA

Austrian-Chalet10,064780
1/2/2011Twin Lakes, CO

Vista-Ridge9,34121660
12/21/2010Swanton, OH

OurFarmstead20,016601890
12/10/2010Pennsylvania

AirparkHome-Remodel24,07922460
11/8/2010Hillsboro, OR

Holloway7,823200
11/7/2010Petersburg, VA

Building-Our-Lakefro...6,698110
11/5/2010Piscataway, NJ

SunburyGalena-Build6,109100
11/3/2010Galena, OH

BUILDING-OUR-GREEN-D...6,828800
11/2/2010Pattison, TX

RR-Homestead17,32431740
10/26/2010Janesville, CA

Casa-Paradiso-Vieque...6,811200
10/19/2010Chelsea, MA

Millerbuild7,9315110
10/1/2010Carstairs, AB

VilanoBeachCasa-de-S...17,075381170
9/20/2010Saint Augustine, FL

Delisledigs8,323300
9/16/2010Jacksonville, FL

h20dave8,183430
9/10/2010Waterloo, AL

Mountain-Idyl7,929900
9/9/2010Asheville, NC

High-over-Lake-Granb...10,83212230
9/8/2010Granbury, TX

Homestead30,49864850
9/8/2010Smithville, MO

philandjan8,630100
9/2/2010

Commons7,066200
8/21/2010Atascocita, TX

Our-First-OB-home7,307300
7/27/2010Gardner, KS

Louisiana-Mediterran...16,296311870
7/21/2010Sunset, LA

Crows-Nest6,824100
7/20/2010

Patterson-Project7,482400
7/16/2010John's Island, SC

Hidden-Meadow-Home9,1192100
7/13/2010Murrieta, CA

New-house-in-Selah-W...7,133140
7/4/2010Belfair, WA

Arnold-CA-Alpine-cha...16,06722100
7/2/2010Arnold, CA

Working-Wilton35,312343010
6/16/2010Wilton, NH

JJ-Residence6,526100
6/7/2010San Antonio, TX

Thompson-Valley-Home7,807330
6/6/2010Monticello, FL

Naperville-Webster-S...20,4672360
5/21/2010Naperville, IL

Gary--Suzi7,710100
5/7/2010

crystal-falls-home22,71520270
5/5/2010Cedar Park, TX

Kapoho-Retirement-Ho...7,842130
5/4/2010Santa Ana, CA

NC--New-Construction7,588100
5/3/2010

Collins-on-Cobblesto...8,07021910
4/30/2010Waynesville, NC

Dwight--Colleen-Hart...8,577130
4/30/2010Vaughn, WA

Riley24,06632950
4/29/2010Cave Creek, AZ

The-New-Ries-Homeste...10,98619980
4/21/2010Polk/Richfield/Erin/Hartford, WI

The-Season6,655130
4/10/2010Mount Airy, NC

The-Naas-Place7,071200
3/30/2010Pittsburg, CA

Phil-and-Lauras-home10,075400
3/20/2010Tulsa, OK

Southport-NC-Home13,045201281
3/18/2010Southport, NC

Loris16,296110
3/11/2010

Seaton-Station7,166140
3/10/2010Siloam Springs, AR

Backwoods-Project10,899390
3/4/2010Jeffersonville, GA

ICF-in-Ann-Arbor22,312293710
1/25/2010Dexter, MI

DancingPines7,979200
1/25/2010Clinton, LA

Log-Cabin7,563150
1/23/2010indianapolis, IN

The-Kinzel-House6,846100
1/21/2010New Orleans, LA

PahrumpProject13,7525390
1/17/2010Spokane, WA

TheBeachHouse11,36113200
1/16/2010Shoreline, WA

Artist-Haven-Home11,675970
1/13/2010Kansas City, MO

SOPHIA--SAMUELDELAWA...12,79811310
12/2/2009Smyrna, DE

Plant-City-Craftsman13,8574100
11/22/2009Plant City, FL

WestermanFarm8,305130
11/10/2009Dickson, TN

Shane15,241600
10/31/2009San Antonio, TX

ADCountryHome9,4611130
10/31/2009Fort Worth, TX

ICF-Keller-Tx46,789321220
10/6/2009Roanoke, TX

digs15,696100
9/30/2009Tracy City, TN

threegables16,177201340
9/29/2009Hartland, WI

LittleLakeCorner63,6081016040
9/29/2009Groveland, FL

Utah-Casa8,368200
9/28/2009Saratoga Springs, UT

Tornado-Reconstructi...8,135800
9/24/2009Port Neches, TX

toolehouse43,540891450
9/20/2009Reno, NV

Bobs-Blog47,939614140
9/16/2009New Florence, PA

Blessings7,015100
9/11/2009farmville, NC

Schrammelot12,3997900
9/11/2009Pierson, FL

PennsmithLostValleyT...30,549552150
9/9/2009Dripping Springs, TX

River-House7,494220
9/7/2009Clinton, NJ

SantaFe-in-AJ7,335100
8/28/2009Apache Junction, AZ

Dennis-Dream-Home23,975385050
8/27/2009Readington Twp, NJ

Massive-Undertaking8,5291100
8/26/2009Wimauma, FL

Lafayette7,329200
8/11/2009Cramerton, NC

Dream-site-on-the-La...7,966200
8/5/2009La Porte, TX

Williams-New-Home-Si...7,163110
8/2/2009Windsor, NC

Cobblestone-Lane7,465100
7/30/2009Great Falls, MT

PensacolaBeachHouse7,278110
6/22/2009Gulf Breeze, FL

12YEARSINTHEPLANNING7,804120
6/16/2009LADSON, SC

The-Cortes-Adventure13,324320
6/13/2009Snowflake, AZ

Steinys-Hideaway7,752200
6/9/2009Venice, CA

DreamHome25,622261900
6/7/2009Orlando, FL

CastleHeims16,75221590
6/5/2009Cedar Rapids, IA

Utah-Warehouse7,077220
5/20/2009Fairview, UT

Where-to-start8,878610
5/16/2009Lemoore, CA

Castle-Rock-Lakehous...12,96910840
4/27/2009Necedah, WI

Oleg17,027360
4/22/2009San Diego, CA

MoeCompound7,126340
4/9/2009Camano Island, WA

Huckleberry-Home7,519200
4/8/2009Williamstown, NJ

Vonk15,523100
4/7/2009Zeeland, MI

Small-Timber-Frame11,283110
4/2/2009Central Mass, MA

EatonLoch-Haven8,094110
4/1/2009Roanoke, VA

windowsnsiding7,399110
3/28/2009Long Island, NY

Arkansas-First-Timer20,73039880
3/27/2009Trumann, AR

Back-Home-In-Crisp9,261111510
3/22/2009Ennis, TX

Victor--Susan-0816,564211210
3/17/2009Ruckersville, VA

Rick-and-Tinas-dream...8,599120
3/14/2009Auburndale, FL

Keener-Road9,9064100
3/11/2009Elizabethtown, PA

NC-Newbie7,918100
3/10/2009Boone, NC

MadisonGA8,0301130
2/26/2009Madison, GA

Techbuilt-Scammed9,349100
2/25/2009Rebew, LA

choanne8317,220100
2/9/2009charlotte, NC

WilliamsinVegas29,860301190
1/29/2009Henderson, NV

PhilesBryant9,084260
1/20/2009graham, WA

MortgageSmart7,403100
1/19/2009Cocoa, FL

QuarterlyHouse50,908136990
1/12/2009Orlando, FL

RabbitRun16,113311690
1/11/2009Afton, VA

Sonave-Sunsets7,568120
1/9/2009Yucca, AZ

Heart-of-PA12,1429160
1/6/2009Lewistown, PA

Krusehome8,385200
12/27/2008Lake City, FL

BrunkHouseAlmaKansas11,427260
12/26/2008Garden Grove, CA

Raider-Bills-Tenn-Ho...11,5386320
12/22/2008Largo, FL

Andel-Ranch24,152334020
12/17/2008Rogers, TX

Elijahs-Home8,732460
12/6/2008Vero Beach, FL

ranch-house7,583100
11/25/2008springfield, IL

Howard-Georgia-Retir...11,666670
11/9/2008Harlem, GA

The-Woods-Journal8,268110
11/6/2008Doraville, GA

StansTLH12,2181090
11/1/2008Tehachapi, CA

Kevin--Kerrys-Dream8,553350
10/17/2008Northvale, NJ

Katabatic-Wind8,954470
10/16/2008Huntsville, AL

Elmhurst-Modern10,571120
10/14/2008elmhurst, IL

Accessible-House8,5033100
10/14/2008Munford, TN

Cherry-Valley-Vista7,726120
10/5/2008Duvall, WA

Jon-and-Mollys-House13,773150
9/25/2008Ellicott City, MD

Proctor-ICF8,677110
9/25/2008Fredericksburg, VA

Hawaiian-Bungalo14,423111020
9/23/2008Holualoa, HI

Pete--Rhiannon9,767430
9/19/2008Springfield, MO

2008-Cedar-Ln13,31914350
9/19/2008Seaville, NJ

dmaceld16,49414880
9/16/2008Nampa, ID

Help-with-Goulds-and...9,721100
9/16/2008tampa, FL

Consulting7,345100
9/2/2008Orlando, FL

AlaskaICFREMOTEHouse12,84519380
8/17/2008Wasilla, AK

NC-Pond-House8,456320
8/4/2008Wilmington, NC

MargaritaVilla8,123240
8/4/2008Raleigh, NC

Latest-update9,3858100
8/4/2008Sierra Vista, AZ

ANDREA7,914400
8/2/2008Dallas, TX

The-Ridges10,24611130
7/31/2008Logan, UT

Avenida-Del-Sol11,78213520
7/31/2008Peoria, AZ

dream-home-ohio8,290600
7/30/2008Zanesville, OH

Penetang-Craftsman7,834360
7/27/2008Penetanguishene, ON

Tristan--8,121600
7/25/2008Lebanon, NJ

Dreamy-Design-in-Glo...12,602100
7/9/2008Clifton, VA

need-help-Jim8,374110
7/8/2008Bandon, OR

deltona-fl-custom-ho...9,2914140
7/6/2008Deltona Beach, FL

Ingraham-House-Chape...8,499200
6/29/2008Cary, NC

famborgie7,243100
6/26/2008Lockhart, TX

95821-Addition17,1747140
6/24/2008Sacramento, CA

Cajun-Homestead13,95712930
6/22/2008Lafayette, LA

West-Texas-Ranch-Hou...9,618110
6/18/2008Andrews, TX

Quail-Bluff-Pasco9,2879290
6/10/2008Pasco, WA

Spyders-Web7,356100
6/10/2008Norman, OK

mike-and-tori-darnle...9,852510
6/2/2008Rainbow, CA

Lin-Washington7,575100
5/29/2008Fresno, CA

Capernall-House8,206420
5/15/2008Belleville, MI

Hidden-Valley-Texas7,715100
5/7/2008Southlake, TX

cosdreamhome36,542731470
5/5/2008Colorado Springs, CO

Sowle-Family-House10,161590
4/29/2008South Burlington, VT

Cyberdoc-Residence8,132200
4/25/2008San Diego, CA

Fortune-House8,022100
4/17/2008Mooresville, NC

Joeb19,690400
4/15/2008Oakland, FL

Alvin-House8,055200
4/14/2008LaPorte, TX

Thomas-Home--Raintre...17,489271800
4/9/2008Lee's Summit, MO

Greg--Kathys-New-Hou...9,280200
4/3/2008Barryton, MI

Where-is-Waldo24,68444830
4/2/2008Marion, OH

Nimmerrichters-Fores...7,206100
4/2/2008Waldorf, MD

Mayfield-House7,874100
3/31/2008Mayfield, UT

beamanhouse7,696100
3/27/2008Manistique, MI

Kanak-ICF--Virginia11,846900
3/26/2008Fredericksburg, VA

Sheldon-St11,089300
3/21/2008Orlando, FL

Bert-17,999310
3/20/2008Southern, CA

Our-Ohio-ICF-home18,46220270
3/20/2008Mansfield, OH

ericdc8,213310
3/8/2008Uniontown, PA

EurekaHouse-ICF11,3715150
3/6/2008Berkeley, CA

Superstition-Views12,174281600
3/6/2008Mesa, AZ

Blue-Springs-Project9,8308230
2/24/2008Broken Arrow, OK

Our-House7,439100
2/24/2008Miami, FL

httpownerbuilderbook...10,160830
2/19/2008Clayton, NY

JourneyBackHome7,563100
2/3/2008Oviedo, FL

Collier-Home9,642110
2/1/2008Little Rock, AR

DDs-ICF9,201330
1/27/2008New Smyrna Bch, FL

EurekaMT-Timberframe8,9561430
1/24/2008Augusta, MI

The-Larnerd-House10,4805210
1/21/2008Newport News, VA

Casa-Bella8,332100
1/14/2008Pueblo West, CO

Gordon-Lake-House12,31217510
1/3/2008Oakland, IA

STEPHANIES-DREAM9,28517570
12/30/2007Lower Burrell, PA

Florida-Waterfront-C...11,710310
12/29/2007PB, FL

6158-in-Montgomery-T...8,412410
12/23/2007Conroe, TX

ClearwaterHills10,629260
12/14/2007Paradise Valley, AZ

BobDonna6,935100
12/12/2007Sacramento, CA

AboveTheAppleTree7,236100
12/8/2007La Farge, WI

Casa-Nostra9,158230
12/2/2007Bangor, PA

Building-the-Dream-i...10,648700
11/29/2007Gladstone, OR

Ingram-Fleming-ICF-H...12,268480
11/29/2007Plant City, FL

inniagara6,554100
11/24/2007Niagara Falls, ON

SchnabelEstate7,714240
11/16/2007Avon, IN

WeAreBuildingAgain16,37727560
11/15/2007Orlando, FL

Lake-Pleasant7,498210
11/14/2007Erie, PA

Green-for-Dean7,651100
11/10/2007San Jose, CA

The-Ponderosa9,2678220
11/4/2007Perry, OK

FlagholeRoad7,742260
10/25/2007Franklin, NH

Beckynray8,685300
10/24/2007Powhatan, VA

Spicewood-TX9,318330
10/20/2007Austin, TX

Powderhorn19,955481760
10/4/2007Florida

Luray-VA-1stTimeBuil...11,778730
10/4/2007Luray, VA

kittyfhughesnet7,479250
9/27/2007Noblesville, IN

Scott-Family7,756100
9/25/2007Trinity, AL

Taking-the-Plunge10,3676180
9/18/2007Springfield, OH

RozBuildingAdventure7,997100
9/14/2007San Pablo, CA

Helpful-Tips8,685200
9/13/2007Encinitas, CA

Poplar-Creek-Farm9,9675250
9/10/2007Oakland Park, FL

TheWillemsHome17,3341750
9/10/2007Galloway Township, NJ

ComfortHome8,194200
8/30/2007Dublin, OH

10000-sq-feet32,82022260
8/26/2007La Habra Heights, CA

Bird-house9,3913400
8/22/2007Ithaca, NY

Circle-S_ICF_House30,474462640
8/21/2007Sparta, IL

New-England-Saltbox7,821100
8/16/2007Columbia, SC

RamblewoodatJeterFar...8,5246330
8/10/2007Kansas City, MO

Kraemer-Collinwood-H...8,214200
7/21/2007Delano, MN

BigOakBuilderTX11,069270
7/20/2007Wharton, TX

Johnson-Family-Dream8,152100
7/20/2007Normal, IL

19225-ROBERTSON-ST14,51514250
7/12/2007Orlando, FL

Thattle-Dew-Farm8,040220
7/12/2007Halls Harbour, NS

WindyJ11,86111260
7/2/2007Knoxville, TN

Vistoso-Green-Home9,257310
6/28/2007Tucson, AZ

Lewis-Chapel-House12,728200
6/25/2007Dunlap, TN

father-daughter7,657200
6/25/2007Loveland, CO

davewhite8,611100
6/24/2007Nanaimo, BC

NutmegWedgefieldOrla...9,679600
6/22/2007Orlando, FL

4600SF-Dream-Home-in...11,652410
6/19/2007Mooresville, NC

Coeur-dAlene-Idaho-H...9,247240
6/13/2007Coeur d Alene, ID

Tampa-Bay10,754490
6/10/2007Ruskin, FL

Dream-In-Progress10,905540
6/7/2007Shawnee, KS

todd-in-tullahoma8,037100
6/4/2007tullahoma, TN

TheOwens8,703300
6/1/2007Dickson, TN

Country-Cleaver8,785140
5/29/2007Springfield, IL

South-Dakota-Lake-Ho...9,1446110
5/23/2007Sioux Falls, SD

Gods-Home8,254200
5/18/2007Eustis, FL

hammock8,176110
5/14/2007Martinez, GA

Grove-St-Rocklin8,298300
5/13/2007Orangevale, CA

Gardeners-Delight8,965330
5/13/2007Norristown, PA

Newman-Family9,092100
4/26/2007oralndo, FL

do-over-house9,097200
4/25/2007Roseville, CA

Mountain-Building8,491370
4/21/2007Hiawassee, GA

Alaskan-Log-Home9,576120
4/15/2007Tok, AK

Warner-Dream9,970600
4/11/2007Astatula, FL

RehmannSchreiner10,53718150
4/2/2007Maple Grove, MN

outspokenbikeguy10,7744140
3/29/2007Sanford, FL

SmelltheForest30,328471480
3/23/2007Colorado Springs, CO

PolkCityProject12,2237110
3/21/2007Norcross, GA

DwaynePam9,024200
3/21/2007Normal, IL

cypressknoll8,262100
3/20/2007Palm Coast, FL

candlepower15,004241550
3/20/2007Lansing, IA

Team-Rosa9,106200
3/19/2007Springfield, VA

GLOUCESTER8,631120
3/17/2007Newport News, VA

Ohiodreamhome9,0444140
3/16/2007Reynoldsburg, OH

Gypsy-Love9,627110
3/12/2007Highland, NY

Forrest-Towne8,785220
3/10/2007Brinnon, WA

Dreams-Come-True8,045100
3/8/2007Glen St Mary, FL

Almost-A-Country-Gir...7,990100
3/7/2007Addison Township, MI

BrandonBuildingBlog8,909100
3/4/2007Layton, UT

SafecreteHouse10,100300
3/4/2007Raleigh, NC

newbie-8,984100
2/21/2007North Plains, OR

BuzzardsNest11,295310
2/14/2007Saint Lucie, FL

woodfamilyhome9,684200
2/10/2007Keno, OR

vegascastle8,870100
2/3/2007Henderson, NV

newsteel8,675100
1/28/2007Florence, SC

Dream-Home-20079,194100
1/27/2007Gwynn Oak, MD

DelgadosAdobeAbode9,957200
1/18/2007San Diego, CA

bobindeltona11,467250
1/14/2007Deltona, FL

Highland649,505300
1/8/2007New Orleans, LA

SmallProjectSilverSp...13,2751020
1/7/2007Silver Springs, NV

BeehlerHome17,64411640
1/3/2007Kalamazoo, MI

eveningshade9,257110
12/25/2006Evening Shade, AR

Bruce in Petrolia, O...8,582120
12/21/2006Petrolia, ON

smahmud8,640100
12/18/2006Alexandria, VA

1000-hours-to-liftof...9,759100
11/25/2006Uniontown, OH

FettConstruction9,854460
11/24/2006Vincennes, IN

Northeast-Ohio-Home9,972100
11/10/2006Parma, OH

Buchanan-Mountain14,25914590
11/1/2006Dickson, TN

Our-Future-on-Badin-...9,822100
10/24/2006New London, NC

nowi-fe-haven9,115100
10/22/2006Griffin, GA

klonus9,126100
10/16/2006Madison, WI

OurAddition13,581100
10/13/2006Chuluota, FL

bigal10,182100
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You say you are coming along pretty well, with the exception of framers. This implies you have other subcontractors lined up, or at least providing you bids. I guarantee each of these subcontractors knows framers they have worked with. Why not ask sparky, or your plumber, or your HVAC tech, or your other trades if they have framers they recommend? Absent that, why not call some local lumber suppliers and talk to them? Steer clear of Big Orange and Big Green; while they have a Pro Desk
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My wife has to be the most selfless person on the planet.  On Mother's Day, when most wives would bask in the adulations from their family as their day, mine was working along side our daughter and me on the house.  She and Kelsy were sanding the kitchen walls while I did the ceiling.  Afterwards, she painted it all with three coats.  I had my first go at mortising a door for an old fashioned lockset.  With a brand new chisel that cut wood like butter, it was pretty easy
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162. Long Distance Shopping Don't limit yourself to local sources. Extend your search for components and materials to other markets where different conditions might prevail. Occasionally, even remote subcontractors can be found who will travel to your region, lodge there temporarily, and provide lower overall costs at equal or greater quality than available in your market. Your internet search does this, and brings in prices for items from a wider base of competition. Sometimes the internet quotes are impractical because of distances and the cost of shipping or travel. But they will almost always serve as comparative bids for local vendors who will often match or beat them.
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One of the ways that general contractors improve their profits is by buying materials separately from labor on the trades that go into a house. The contractor can establish regular sources of supply with consistent discounts for volume purchase and favorable credit terms. He increases his profits by passing along the materials to his customer at marked-up prices.
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When you plan to build a house, there are many things you could learn that will save effort and money and create more quality, convenience, and value.

The trouble is, most of us forget the things we learn. There is a theory called the "Half-Life of Human Knowledge" that says we forget half of what we learn in a day, half again in a week, half in a month, and we have only 2% left at the end of a year. As my high school French teacher explained it, "Then it's a question of whose 2% is bigger."

In an Owner-Builder Workshop session, we challenged our students who had read our book to recall the "Ten Commandments of Owner Builders," the most important money-saving principles we know on the subject. Half the class could recall one commandment out of ten. Three people knew two, and one person could recall three of the commandments.

Management guru Peter Drucker said, "When you get a new boss, first decide how he or she likes to communicate. Some prefer written communication, some prefer face to face." You may be like that. Some learn well by reading, and should read everything they can before building. Some learn best by listening and can benefit from audiotapes or disks. Some learn best visually and should watch lots of videos on the subject.

According to Confucius, whoever we are, we learn best by doing. "I hear, I forget. I see, I remember. I do, I understand." Unfortunately, by the time you "do" a house, it will be too late to take advantage of your learning for that house. And you'll learn plenty.

Elaine and I have tried to take advantage of all the above in preparing for our next building project. We read copiously, search the Web, listen to tapes, and watch videos. In addition, we help others who are building, which consolidates our learning. You might make a friend by helping another owner-builder or by volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, for example. It all helps grow your 2%.

 


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