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Houston-72012596169100
1/21/2012Houston, TX

TheHoskensProject39,7151082901
1/19/2012Dome-ville, central, FL

30213,99019640
1/11/2012Belfair, WA

Workshop6,692630
1/8/2012Florissant, CO

Eschete-Dome9,60921400
12/30/2011Lafayette, LA

Tanglewood38,0626882,05242
12/12/2011Colorado Springs, CO

Our-simple-home3,248223080
12/5/2011LaPorte, IN

NorthPoleHome11,86725780
11/23/2011North Pole, AK

Beaver-Creek-Ranch18,174142160
11/14/2011Santa Rosa, CA

ICF-Construction4,493500
11/11/2011Elkridge, MD

Little-Help-from-my-...3,92811150
11/4/2011Rockwall, TX

YaNYca6,598810
10/29/2011Boston, MA

The-Man-Refuge1,732310
10/19/2011San Antonio, TX

Seven-Peaks-Faswall-...19,021402770
10/17/2011Graeagle, CA

mckernanmc4,535320
10/6/2011Amite, LA

Family-Affair764100
9/28/2011

1860s-Texas-rehabnew...28,272431910
9/26/2011Boerne, TX

Jay-House2,7486180
9/26/2011Sebastopol, CA

Large-Family-Compoun...941200
9/23/2011Covington, GA

Woodchuck-Ridge2,739480
9/12/2011Akron, OH

Forever-Home-Sweet-H...5,29634310
8/24/2011Issaquah, WA

Clarksville-MD1,604200
8/22/2011Eldersburg, MD

steve-n-carolyn7,7224140
8/21/2011Sun City, CA

Old-York1,433200
7/27/2011Bridgewater, NJ

Carriage-House7,26620282
7/24/2011Ft. Collins, CO

DomeSweetDome8,87718291
6/4/2011Suffolk, VA

Goodpasture6,981562880
5/28/2011Westminster, CO

TheCastle2,371160
5/25/2011Cheshire, CT

Marks-Log-Cabin5,828392210
5/12/2011Altoona, PA

Bill3,774100
5/4/2011Tucson, AZ

Mueller-Dream-Home2,216100
4/15/2011

Oklahoma-Steel3,342650
4/13/2011Minco, OK

DutchG1,985200
4/5/2011

HiddenInOhio3,1249130
4/1/2011Elyria, OH

MagnoliaHouse2,275100
3/29/2011Houston, TX

Buffaloader3,422200
1/11/2011Valley Center, KS

SouthernEcoHome12,05220210
1/9/2011Blacksburg, VA

Austrian-Chalet5,470780
1/2/2011Twin Lakes, CO

Vista-Ridge4,65321660
12/21/2010Swanton, OH

OurFarmstead10,395601890
12/10/2010Pennsylvania

sherman7,500211410
12/7/2010Downers Grove, IL

AirparkHome-Remodel17,61622460
11/8/2010Hillsboro, OR

Holloway4,360200
11/7/2010Petersburg, VA

Building-Our-Lakefro...2,955110
11/5/2010Piscataway, NJ

SunburyGalena-Build2,871100
11/3/2010Galena, OH

BUILDING-OUR-GREEN-D...3,064800
11/2/2010Pattison, TX

RR-Homestead9,81031740
10/26/2010Janesville, CA

Casa-Paradiso-Vieque...3,304200
10/19/2010Chelsea, MA

Millerbuild4,1465110
10/1/2010Carstairs, AB

VilanoBeachCasa-de-S...12,189381170
9/20/2010Saint Augustine, FL

Delisledigs4,641300
9/16/2010Jacksonville, FL

h20dave4,573430
9/10/2010Waterloo, AL

Mountain-Idyl4,212900
9/9/2010Asheville, NC

High-over-Lake-Granb...6,55112230
9/8/2010Granbury, TX

Homestead24,78464850
9/8/2010Smithville, MO

philandjan4,288100
9/2/2010

octagonaltopsider34,93310920
8/25/2010Cupertino, CA

Commons3,352200
8/21/2010Atascocita, TX

Our-First-OB-home3,787300
7/27/2010Gardner, KS

Louisiana-Mediterran...11,665311870
7/21/2010Sunset, LA

Crows-Nest3,381100
7/20/2010

Patterson-Project3,827400
7/16/2010John's Island, SC

Hidden-Meadow-Home4,9762100
7/13/2010Murrieta, CA

New-house-in-Selah-W...3,382140
7/4/2010Belfair, WA

Arnold-CA-Alpine-cha...10,38122100
7/2/2010Arnold, CA

Working-Wilton29,584343010
6/16/2010Wilton, NH

JJ-Residence3,122100
6/7/2010San Antonio, TX

Thompson-Valley-Home4,399330
6/6/2010Monticello, FL

Naperville-Webster-S...12,7312360
5/21/2010Naperville, IL

Gary--Suzi4,256100
5/7/2010

crystal-falls-home14,78720270
5/5/2010Cedar Park, TX

Kapoho-Retirement-Ho...4,106130
5/4/2010Santa Ana, CA

NC--New-Construction3,821100
5/3/2010

Collins-on-Cobblesto...3,89821910
4/30/2010Waynesville, NC

Dwight--Colleen-Hart...4,520130
4/30/2010Vaughn, WA

Riley15,82732950
4/29/2010Cave Creek, AZ

The-New-Ries-Homeste...6,63519980
4/21/2010Polk/Richfield/Erin/Hartford, WI

OwensNewHome35,7361023810
4/17/2010Chandler, AZ

The-Season3,423130
4/10/2010Mount Airy, NC

The-Naas-Place3,593200
3/30/2010Pittsburg, CA

Phil-and-Lauras-home6,554400
3/20/2010Tulsa, OK

Southport-NC-Home7,050201281
3/18/2010Southport, NC

Loris8,248110
3/11/2010

Seaton-Station3,627140
3/10/2010Siloam Springs, AR

Backwoods-Project7,077390
3/4/2010Jeffersonville, GA

ICF-in-Ann-Arbor17,227293710
1/25/2010Dexter, MI

DancingPines4,558200
1/25/2010Clinton, LA

Log-Cabin3,886150
1/23/2010indianapolis, IN

The-Kinzel-House3,535100
1/21/2010New Orleans, LA

PahrumpProject9,2755390
1/17/2010Spokane, WA

Richfield-Home3,884100
1/16/2010Richfield, WI

TheBeachHouse7,29513200
1/16/2010Shoreline, WA

Artist-Haven-Home7,850970
1/13/2010Kansas City, MO

SOPHIA--SAMUELDELAWA...7,25911310
12/2/2009Smyrna, DE

Plant-City-Craftsman10,3374100
11/22/2009Plant City, FL

WestermanFarm4,533130
11/10/2009Dickson, TN

Shane8,574600
10/31/2009San Antonio, TX

ADCountryHome5,4681130
10/31/2009Fort Worth, TX

ICF-Keller-Tx40,726321220
10/6/2009Roanoke, TX

digs8,075100
9/30/2009Tracy City, TN

threegables10,457201340
9/29/2009Hartland, WI

LittleLakeCorner52,9011016040
9/29/2009Groveland, FL

Utah-Casa4,891200
9/28/2009Saratoga Springs, UT

Tornado-Reconstructi...4,398800
9/24/2009Port Neches, TX

toolehouse35,543891450
9/20/2009Reno, NV

Bobs-Blog42,407614140
9/16/2009New Florence, PA

Blessings3,754100
9/11/2009farmville, NC

Schrammelot8,2977900
9/11/2009Pierson, FL

PennsmithLostValleyT...23,508552150
9/9/2009Dripping Springs, TX

River-House4,168220
9/7/2009Clinton, NJ

SantaFe-in-AJ4,032100
8/28/2009Apache Junction, AZ

Dennis-Dream-Home16,950385050
8/27/2009Readington Twp, NJ

Massive-Undertaking4,9241100
8/26/2009Wimauma, FL

Lafayette4,108200
8/11/2009Cramerton, NC

Dream-site-on-the-La...4,467200
8/5/2009La Porte, TX

Williams-New-Home-Si...3,933110
8/2/2009Windsor, NC

Cobblestone-Lane4,230100
7/30/2009Great Falls, MT

PensacolaBeachHouse3,939110
6/22/2009Gulf Breeze, FL

12YEARSINTHEPLANNING4,444120
6/16/2009LADSON, SC

The-Cortes-Adventure9,353320
6/13/2009Snowflake, AZ

Steinys-Hideaway4,392200
6/9/2009Venice, CA

DreamHome21,372261900
6/7/2009Orlando, FL

CastleHeims11,92521590
6/5/2009Cedar Rapids, IA

Utah-Warehouse3,845220
5/20/2009Fairview, UT

Where-to-start5,408610
5/16/2009Lemoore, CA

Castle-Rock-Lakehous...8,62210840
4/27/2009Necedah, WI

Oleg8,687360
4/22/2009San Diego, CA

MoeCompound3,854340
4/9/2009Camano Island, WA

Huckleberry-Home4,083200
4/8/2009Williamstown, NJ

Vonk7,639100
4/7/2009Zeeland, MI

Small-Timber-Frame7,151110
4/2/2009Central Mass, MA

EatonLoch-Haven4,717110
4/1/2009Roanoke, VA

windowsnsiding4,371110
3/28/2009Long Island, NY

Arkansas-First-Timer15,52539880
3/27/2009Trumann, AR

Back-Home-In-Crisp5,599111510
3/22/2009Ennis, TX

Victor--Susan-0811,984211210
3/17/2009Ruckersville, VA

Rick-and-Tinas-dream...4,981120
3/14/2009Auburndale, FL

Keener-Road6,1934100
3/11/2009Elizabethtown, PA

NC-Newbie4,116100
3/10/2009Boone, NC

MadisonGA4,3691130
2/26/2009Madison, GA

Techbuilt-Scammed5,490100
2/25/2009Rebew, LA

choanne8314,066100
2/9/2009charlotte, NC

WilliamsinVegas24,554301190
1/29/2009Henderson, NV

PhilesBryant5,694260
1/20/2009graham, WA

MortgageSmart4,208100
1/19/2009Cocoa, FL

QuarterlyHouse43,597136990
1/12/2009Orlando, FL

RabbitRun11,888311690
1/11/2009Afton, VA

Sonave-Sunsets4,291120
1/9/2009Yucca, AZ

Heart-of-PA7,4079160
1/6/2009Lewistown, PA

Krusehome5,037200
12/27/2008Lake City, FL

BrunkHouseAlmaKansas5,885260
12/26/2008Garden Grove, CA

Raider-Bills-Tenn-Ho...7,7846320
12/22/2008Largo, FL

Andel-Ranch19,084334020
12/17/2008Rogers, TX

Elijahs-Home5,263460
12/6/2008Vero Beach, FL

ranch-house4,621100
11/25/2008springfield, IL

Howard-Georgia-Retir...6,429670
11/9/2008Harlem, GA

The-Woods-Journal4,873110
11/6/2008Doraville, GA

StansTLH7,6491090
11/1/2008Tehachapi, CA

Kevin--Kerrys-Dream4,794350
10/17/2008Northvale, NJ

Katabatic-Wind5,275470
10/16/2008Huntsville, AL

Elmhurst-Modern6,656120
10/14/2008elmhurst, IL

Accessible-House4,9383100
10/14/2008Munford, TN

Cherry-Valley-Vista4,467120
10/5/2008Duvall, WA

Jon-and-Mollys-House6,799150
9/25/2008Ellicott City, MD

Proctor-ICF5,073110
9/25/2008Fredericksburg, VA

Hawaiian-Bungalo10,265111020
9/23/2008Holualoa, HI

Pete--Rhiannon5,926430
9/19/2008Springfield, MO

2008-Cedar-Ln7,71414350
9/19/2008Seaville, NJ

dmaceld11,96514880
9/16/2008Nampa, ID

Help-with-Goulds-and...5,952100
9/16/2008tampa, FL

Consulting4,381100
9/2/2008Orlando, FL

AlaskaICFREMOTEHouse8,02919380
8/17/2008Wasilla, AK

NC-Pond-House4,874320
8/4/2008Wilmington, NC

MargaritaVilla4,501240
8/4/2008Raleigh, NC

Latest-update5,9598100
8/4/2008Sierra Vista, AZ

ANDREA4,274400
8/2/2008Dallas, TX

The-Ridges5,44611130
7/31/2008Logan, UT

Avenida-Del-Sol7,97613520
7/31/2008Peoria, AZ

dream-home-ohio4,949600
7/30/2008Zanesville, OH

Penetang-Craftsman4,598360
7/27/2008Penetanguishene, ON

Tristan--4,612600
7/25/2008Lebanon, NJ

Dreamy-Design-in-Glo...7,760100
7/9/2008Clifton, VA

need-help-Jim5,091110
7/8/2008Bandon, OR

deltona-fl-custom-ho...5,6254140
7/6/2008Deltona Beach, FL

Ingraham-House-Chape...4,967200
6/29/2008Cary, NC

famborgie3,987100
6/26/2008Lockhart, TX

95821-Addition11,7277140
6/24/2008Sacramento, CA

Cajun-Homestead9,56612930
6/22/2008Lafayette, LA

West-Texas-Ranch-Hou...5,739110
6/18/2008Andrews, TX

Quail-Bluff-Pasco5,5929290
6/10/2008Pasco, WA

Spyders-Web4,120100
6/10/2008Norman, OK

mike-and-tori-darnle...6,134510
6/2/2008Rainbow, CA

Lin-Washington4,435100
5/29/2008Fresno, CA

Capernall-House4,652420
5/15/2008Belleville, MI

Hidden-Valley-Texas4,567100
5/7/2008Southlake, TX

cosdreamhome30,299731470
5/5/2008Colorado Springs, CO

Sowle-Family-House6,828590
4/29/2008South Burlington, VT

Cyberdoc-Residence4,920200
4/25/2008San Diego, CA

Fortune-House4,229100
4/17/2008Mooresville, NC

Joeb11,133400
4/15/2008Oakland, FL

Alvin-House4,360200
4/14/2008LaPorte, TX

Thomas-Home--Raintre...12,558271800
4/9/2008Lee's Summit, MO

Greg--Kathys-New-Hou...5,955200
4/3/2008Barryton, MI

Where-is-Waldo20,22444830
4/2/2008Marion, OH

Nimmerrichters-Fores...4,257100
4/2/2008Waldorf, MD

Mayfield-House4,701100
3/31/2008Mayfield, UT

beamanhouse4,524100
3/27/2008Manistique, MI

Kanak-ICF--Virginia6,883900
3/26/2008Fredericksburg, VA

Sheldon-St6,016300
3/21/2008Orlando, FL

Bert-9,714310
3/20/2008Southern, CA

Our-Ohio-ICF-home14,25420270
3/20/2008Mansfield, OH

ericdc4,843310
3/8/2008Uniontown, PA

EurekaHouse-ICF7,2955150
3/6/2008Berkeley, CA

Superstition-Views8,357281600
3/6/2008Mesa, AZ

Blue-Springs-Project6,2148230
2/24/2008Broken Arrow, OK

Our-House4,194100
2/24/2008Miami, FL

httpownerbuilderbook...6,235830
2/19/2008Clayton, NY

JourneyBackHome4,366100
2/3/2008Oviedo, FL

Collier-Home6,022110
2/1/2008Little Rock, AR

DDs-ICF6,006330
1/27/2008New Smyrna Bch, FL

EurekaMT-Timberframe5,5091430
1/24/2008Eureka, MT

The-Larnerd-House6,8085210
1/21/2008Newport News, VA

Casa-Bella4,804100
1/14/2008Pueblo West, CO

Gordon-Lake-House8,62617510
1/3/2008Oakland, IA

STEPHANIES-DREAM5,44717570
12/30/2007Lower Burrell, PA

Florida-Waterfront-C...8,099310
12/29/2007PB, FL

6158-in-Montgomery-T...5,109410
12/23/2007Conroe, TX

ClearwaterHills7,415260
12/14/2007Paradise Valley, AZ

BobDonna3,796100
12/12/2007Sacramento, CA

AboveTheAppleTree3,909100
12/8/2007La Farge, WI

Casa-Nostra5,362230
12/2/2007Bangor, PA

Building-the-Dream-i...7,035700
11/29/2007Gladstone, OR

Ingram-Fleming-ICF-H...6,926480
11/29/2007Plant City, FL

inniagara3,589100
11/24/2007Niagara Falls, ON

SchnabelEstate4,424240
11/16/2007Avon, IN

WeAreBuildingAgain10,27027560
11/15/2007Orlando, FL

Lake-Pleasant4,265210
11/14/2007Erie, PA

Green-for-Dean4,484100
11/10/2007San Jose, CA

The-Ponderosa5,7828220
11/4/2007Perry, OK

FlagholeRoad4,428260
10/25/2007Franklin, NH

Beckynray5,218300
10/24/2007Powhatan, VA

Spicewood-TX6,041330
10/20/2007Austin, TX

Powderhorn14,814481760
10/4/2007Florida

Luray-VA-1stTimeBuil...7,957730
10/4/2007Luray, VA

kittyfhughesnet4,502250
9/27/2007Noblesville, IN

Scott-Family4,549100
9/25/2007Trinity, AL

Taking-the-Plunge6,8526180
9/18/2007Springfield, OH

RozBuildingAdventure4,668100
9/14/2007San Pablo, CA

Helpful-Tips5,254200
9/13/2007Encinitas, CA

Poplar-Creek-Farm6,0865250
9/10/2007Oakland Park, FL

TheWillemsHome11,8821750
9/10/2007Galloway Township, NJ

ComfortHome5,037200
8/30/2007Dublin, OH

10000-sq-feet28,72025260
8/26/2007La Habra Heights, CA

Bird-house6,0543400
8/22/2007Ithaca, NY

Circle-S_ICF_House23,897462640
8/21/2007Sparta, IL

New-England-Saltbox4,515100
8/16/2007Columbia, SC

RamblewoodatJeterFar...5,1086330
8/10/2007Kansas City, MO

Kraemer-Collinwood-H...4,993200
7/21/2007Delano, MN

BigOakBuilderTX7,514270
7/20/2007Wharton, TX

Johnson-Family-Dream5,035100
7/20/2007Normal, IL

Pensacola-Waterfront4,696100
7/16/2007Pensacola, FL

19225-ROBERTSON-ST10,39315320
7/12/2007Orlando, FL

Thattle-Dew-Farm5,005220
7/12/2007Halls Harbour, NS

WindyJ8,22411260
7/2/2007Knoxville, TN

Vistoso-Green-Home5,901310
6/28/2007Tucson, AZ

Lewis-Chapel-House7,230200
6/25/2007Dunlap, TN

father-daughter4,726200
6/25/2007Loveland, CO

davewhite5,416100
6/24/2007Nanaimo, BC

NutmegWedgefieldOrla...6,351600
6/22/2007Orlando, FL

4600SF-Dream-Home-in...8,405410
6/19/2007Mooresville, NC

Coeur-dAlene-Idaho-H...5,634240
6/13/2007Coeur d Alene, ID

Tampa-Bay7,477490
6/10/2007Ruskin, FL

Dream-In-Progress7,022540
6/7/2007Shawnee, KS

todd-in-tullahoma5,048100
6/4/2007tullahoma, TN

TheOwens5,497300
6/1/2007Dickson, TN

Country-Cleaver5,547140
5/29/2007Springfield, IL

South-Dakota-Lake-Ho...5,8776110
5/23/2007Sioux Falls, SD

Gods-Home5,141200
5/18/2007Eustis, FL

hammock5,078110
5/14/2007Martinez, GA

Grove-St-Rocklin5,231300
5/13/2007Orangevale, CA

Gardeners-Delight5,839330
5/13/2007Norristown, PA

Newman-Family5,963100
4/26/2007oralndo, FL

do-over-house5,922200
4/25/2007Roseville, CA

Mountain-Building5,344370
4/21/2007Hiawassee, GA

Alaskan-Log-Home5,766120
4/15/2007Tok, AK

Warner-Dream6,669600
4/11/2007Astatula, FL

RehmannSchreiner6,78618150
4/2/2007Maple Grove, MN

outspokenbikeguy7,5674140
3/29/2007Sanford, FL

SmelltheForest24,298471480
3/23/2007Colorado Spgs, CO

PolkCityProject8,6107110
3/21/2007Norcross, GA

DwaynePam5,840200
3/21/2007Normal, IL

cypressknoll5,300100
3/20/2007Palm Coast, FL

candlepower10,086241550
3/20/2007Lansing, IA

Team-Rosa6,029200
3/19/2007Springfield, VA

GLOUCESTER5,467120
3/17/2007Newport News, VA

Ohiodreamhome5,6284140
3/16/2007Reynoldsburg, OH

Gypsy-Love6,580110
3/12/2007Highland, NY

Rockport-TX5,692100
3/10/2007Rockport, TX

Forrest-Towne5,538220
3/10/2007Brinnon, WA

Dreams-Come-True5,073100
3/8/2007Glen St Mary, FL

Almost-A-Country-Gir...5,034100
3/7/2007Addison Township, MI

BrandonBuildingBlog5,679100
3/4/2007Layton, UT

SafecreteHouse6,928300
3/4/2007Raleigh, NC

newbie-6,008100
2/21/2007north plains, OR

BuzzardsNest7,793310
2/14/2007Saint Lucie, FL

woodfamilyhome6,436200
2/10/2007Keno, OR

vegascastle5,769100
2/3/2007Henderson, NV

newsteel5,603100
1/28/2007Florence, SC

Dream-Home-20076,171100
1/27/2007Gwynn Oak, MD

DelgadosAdobeAbode6,934200
1/18/2007San Diego, CA

bobindeltona7,297250
1/14/2007Deltona, FL

Highland646,237300
1/8/2007New Orleans, LA

SmallProjectSilverSp...8,7281020
1/7/2007Silver Springs, NV

BeehlerHome11,46711640
1/3/2007Kalamazoo, MI

eveningshade6,171110
12/25/2006Evening Shade, AR

Bruce in Petrolia, O...5,539120
12/21/2006Petrolia, ON

smahmud5,797100
12/18/2006Alexandria, VA

1000-hours-to-liftof...6,646100
11/25/2006uniontown, OH

FettConstruction6,766460
11/24/2006Vincennes, IN

Northeast-Ohio-Home6,978100
11/10/2006Parma, OH

Buchanan-Mountain8,93014590
11/1/2006Dickson, TN

Our-Future-on-Badin-...6,808100
10/24/2006New London, NC

nowi-fe-haven6,203100
10/22/2006Griffin, GA

klonus6,148100
10/16/2006Madison, WI

OurAddition8,775100
10/13/2006Chuluota, FL

bigal7,055100
9/30/2006Whittier, CA

Stella-Maris-II6,827100
9/11/2006Orlando, FL

Lake-House8,224100
9/6/2006Kansas City, MO

My-First-House19,832100
9/5/2006APO, AE

Angie-Mossy-Oak-Acre...9,156740
8/15/2006Lake Helen, FL

Peaceful-Valley-in-M...6,817100
7/23/2006Republic, MO

Lake-Wales-Fl6,611100
7/17/2006West Palm Beach, FL

JohnKat7,076110
7/16/2006Fort Worth, TX

Cedarcrest7,099100
7/15/2006Sparrows Point, MD

MRailey7,816100
7/13/2006Dallas, TX

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I think what you might be looking for are grilles that create "simulated divided lights". Building an actual window with real diamond pane divided lights would be a disaster as far as modern window expectations go, not to mention extremely pricey. That's more the realm of firms that create architectural reproductions.Window manufacturers like Andersen offer the grilles in different patterns to go outside or between the panes of insulating glass as a decorative feature. Some of it is even snap-on
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128. Buy Stock Plans from an Architect Although costs for custom architect designs may range to 10% of a residential construction budget, some readers have bought stock plans for around 1% of construction cost from architectural firms. In seven or eight states of the U.S., where an architect's stamp is required to build, this is an economical option.
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The independent inspectors I interviewed say they come out to inspect a house under construction an average of ten times for an overall average fee of $800. Some come out as many as 20 times on a typical custom home. Most of them are former or retired contractors with a lifetime of experience in construction. They know the business, they know the habits and culture of the industry, and they inspect not for city code, but for quality in construction techniques and material.
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The Lady Who Waited

by Mark A. Smith

One of our readers, Melissa D. of Hanover, Pennsylvania was going to break ground this fall on a new home. She decided to wait.

She decided she wasn't prepared.

It's not that she is inexperienced, She's owner-built twice before, acting as the general contractor.

But those two previous times taught her a lesson. Don't go off half cocked. Get it in writing. Bide your time.

She gained tremendous equity on the first two homes, ($75,000 each) but could have done more, if she had been more thorough. For instance, she had a commitment from the concrete man to do her sidewalks at $900. Later the bill came in for $1,500. She was told that the first number had just been a guess. She didn't have it in writing, and couldn't do anything about it.

Her linoleum had been estimated at $12.99 a square yard. She was sure about it, and had it clear in her notes. But the bill came in at $12.99 a square foot. She didn't have it in writing, and the woman who sold it to her had moved on to a new job.

On the last house, she ordered plush carpet for the bedrooms, and berber for high traffic areas. They came out and reversed it. It was a case of Murphy's Law: "If anything can go wrong it will, and at the worst possible moment."

Melissa says it's just better not to start until you have the T's crossed and the I's dotted. She checked and found that lumber and wallboard were three times as high as last time, and she decided to wait until next year. "You need a couple of Valiums when you build", she says. "But we made so much money." She'll break ground next year. And she'll be ready.


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