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Barrel-Race1,19021620
WednesdayHouston, TX
NorthPoleHome23,090311170
5/5/2013North Pole, AK
TheHoskensProject50,1091353913
4/22/2013Dome-ville, central, FL
Tanglewood63,3517382,13842
4/20/2013Colorado Springs, CO
Dream-Build-Austin-T...552300
4/17/2013Austin, TX
The-Last-Rodeo4,83821100
4/17/2013Angel Fire, NM
Family-Affair6,218300
12/26/2012
Eschete-Dome17,02530530
12/24/2012Lafayette, LA
HudsonHouse3,875200
12/22/2012Omaha, NE
Seven-Peaks-Faswall-...27,911452981
12/11/2012Graeagle, CA
OwensNewHome49,0371023810
11/25/2012Chandler, AZ
Miami-FL-country-hom...2,135210
11/20/2012Miami, FL
Beaver-Creek-Ranch24,486182920
11/16/2012Hayfork, CA
ChapelHillNCBob2,298110
10/23/2012Chapel Hill, NC
The-Skimino-Bluff2,8273130
10/13/2012Williamsburg, VA
Octagon-in-Glencoe-C...40,781144110
10/8/2012Glencoe , CA
nateshomemtpeakview1,834100
9/29/2012
sherman14,640221560
9/27/2012Downers Grove, IL
Omaha3,969380
9/13/2012Omaha, NE
Holy-Hill-House10,51035530
8/27/2012Richfield, WI
Omega-CEO2,448110
8/13/2012Manassas, VA
JayHouse7,0877190
6/22/2012Sebastopol, CA
30223,88423770
5/20/2012Belfair, WA
SunburnStateHome3,159110
3/6/2012Charlotte County, FL
VICTOR-MONTANA4,539110
2/22/2012Victor, MT
Houston-720125963,768100
1/21/2012Houston, TX
Workshop11,857630
1/8/2012Florissant, CO
Our-simple-home8,076223080
12/5/2011LaPorte, IN
ICF-Construction13,004500
11/11/2011Elkridge, MD
Little-Help-from-my-...8,58911150
11/4/2011Rockwall, TX
YaNYca10,778810
10/29/2011Boston, MA
The-Man-Refuge7,256310
10/19/2011San Antonio, TX
mckernanmc8,121320
10/6/2011Amite, LA
1860s-Texas-rehabnew...37,322431910
9/26/2011Boerne, TX
Large-Family-Compoun...4,508200
9/23/2011Covington, GA
Woodchuck-Ridge6,905480
9/12/2011Akron, OH
Forever-Home-Sweet-H...14,01134310
8/24/2011Issaquah, WA
Clarksville-MD5,673200
8/22/2011Eldersburg, MD
steve-n-carolyn12,6104140
8/21/2011Sun City, CA
Old-York5,034200
7/27/2011Bridgewater, NJ
Carriage-House12,61820282
7/24/2011Ft. Collins, CO
DomeSweetDome16,42718291
6/4/2011Suffolk, VA
Goodpasture16,572562880
5/28/2011Westminster, CO
TheCastle6,567160
5/25/2011Cheshire, CT
Marks-Log-Cabin10,597392210
5/12/2011Altoona, PA
Bill13,276100
5/4/2011Tucson, AZ
Mueller-Dream-Home5,838100
4/15/2011
Oklahoma-Steel7,541650
4/13/2011Minco, OK
DutchG5,429200
4/5/2011
HiddenInOhio7,0739130
4/1/2011Elyria, OH
MagnoliaHouse5,816100
3/29/2011Houston, TX
Buffaloader9,475200
1/11/2011Valley Center, KS
SouthernEcoHome19,98020210
1/9/2011Blacksburg, VA
Austrian-Chalet10,117780
1/2/2011Twin Lakes, CO
Vista-Ridge9,38721660
12/21/2010Swanton, OH
OurFarmstead20,145601890
12/10/2010Pennsylvania
AirparkHome-Remodel24,15022460
11/8/2010Hillsboro, OR
Holloway7,864200
11/7/2010Petersburg, VA
Building-Our-Lakefro...6,749110
11/5/2010Piscataway, NJ
SunburyGalena-Build6,150100
11/3/2010Galena, OH
BUILDING-OUR-GREEN-D...6,873800
11/2/2010Pattison, TX
RR-Homestead17,42231740
10/26/2010Janesville, CA
Casa-Paradiso-Vieque...6,853200
10/19/2010Chelsea, MA
Millerbuild7,9855110
10/1/2010Carstairs, AB
VilanoBeachCasa-de-S...17,131381170
9/20/2010Saint Augustine, FL
Delisledigs8,369300
9/16/2010Jacksonville, FL
h20dave8,222430
9/10/2010Waterloo, AL
Mountain-Idyl7,969900
9/9/2010Asheville, NC
High-over-Lake-Granb...10,88912230
9/8/2010Granbury, TX
Homestead30,57264850
9/8/2010Smithville, MO
philandjan8,698100
9/2/2010
Commons7,112200
8/21/2010Atascocita, TX
Our-First-OB-home7,360300
7/27/2010Gardner, KS
Louisiana-Mediterran...16,363311870
7/21/2010Sunset, LA
Crows-Nest6,872100
7/20/2010
Patterson-Project7,530400
7/16/2010John's Island, SC
Hidden-Meadow-Home9,1692100
7/13/2010Murrieta, CA
New-house-in-Selah-W...7,174140
7/4/2010Belfair, WA
Arnold-CA-Alpine-cha...16,14322100
7/2/2010Arnold, CA
Working-Wilton35,373343010
6/16/2010Wilton, NH
JJ-Residence6,570100
6/7/2010San Antonio, TX
Thompson-Valley-Home7,850330
6/6/2010Monticello, FL
Naperville-Webster-S...20,5632360
5/21/2010Naperville, IL
Gary--Suzi7,757100
5/7/2010
crystal-falls-home22,78820270
5/5/2010Cedar Park, TX
Kapoho-Retirement-Ho...7,883130
5/4/2010Santa Ana, CA
NC--New-Construction7,635100
5/3/2010
Collins-on-Cobblesto...8,13021910
4/30/2010Waynesville, NC
Dwight--Colleen-Hart...8,632130
4/30/2010Vaughn, WA
Riley24,21832950
4/29/2010Cave Creek, AZ
The-New-Ries-Homeste...11,03719980
4/21/2010Polk/Richfield/Erin/Hartford, WI
The-Season6,698130
4/10/2010Mount Airy, NC
The-Naas-Place7,117200
3/30/2010Pittsburg, CA
Phil-and-Lauras-home10,113400
3/20/2010Tulsa, OK
Southport-NC-Home13,116201281
3/18/2010Southport, NC
Loris16,458110
3/11/2010
Seaton-Station7,205140
3/10/2010Siloam Springs, AR
Backwoods-Project10,945390
3/4/2010Jeffersonville, GA
ICF-in-Ann-Arbor22,361293710
1/25/2010Dexter, MI
DancingPines8,034200
1/25/2010Clinton, LA
Log-Cabin7,603150
1/23/2010indianapolis, IN
The-Kinzel-House6,888100
1/21/2010New Orleans, LA
PahrumpProject13,7985390
1/17/2010Spokane, WA
TheBeachHouse11,42113200
1/16/2010Shoreline, WA
Artist-Haven-Home11,727970
1/13/2010Kansas City, MO
SOPHIA--SAMUELDELAWA...12,86811310
12/2/2009Smyrna, DE
Plant-City-Craftsman13,8924100
11/22/2009Plant City, FL
WestermanFarm8,355130
11/10/2009Dickson, TN
Shane15,368600
10/31/2009San Antonio, TX
ADCountryHome9,5081130
10/31/2009Fort Worth, TX
ICF-Keller-Tx46,867321220
10/6/2009Roanoke, TX
digs15,832100
9/30/2009Tracy City, TN
threegables16,251201340
9/29/2009Hartland, WI
LittleLakeCorner63,7341016040
9/29/2009Groveland, FL
Utah-Casa8,421200
9/28/2009Saratoga Springs, UT
Tornado-Reconstructi...8,190800
9/24/2009Port Neches, TX
toolehouse43,663891450
9/20/2009Reno, NV
Bobs-Blog48,008614140
9/16/2009New Florence, PA
Blessings7,054100
9/11/2009farmville, NC
Schrammelot12,4537900
9/11/2009Pierson, FL
PennsmithLostValleyT...30,622552150
9/9/2009Dripping Springs, TX
River-House7,537220
9/7/2009Clinton, NJ
SantaFe-in-AJ7,376100
8/28/2009Apache Junction, AZ
Dennis-Dream-Home24,069385050
8/27/2009Readington Twp, NJ
Massive-Undertaking8,5791100
8/26/2009Wimauma, FL
Lafayette7,360200
8/11/2009Cramerton, NC
Dream-site-on-the-La...8,005200
8/5/2009La Porte, TX
Williams-New-Home-Si...7,197110
8/2/2009Windsor, NC
Cobblestone-Lane7,500100
7/30/2009Great Falls, MT
PensacolaBeachHouse7,317110
6/22/2009Gulf Breeze, FL
12YEARSINTHEPLANNING7,851120
6/16/2009LADSON, SC
The-Cortes-Adventure13,376320
6/13/2009Snowflake, AZ
Steinys-Hideaway7,788200
6/9/2009Venice, CA
DreamHome25,657261900
6/7/2009Orlando, FL
CastleHeims16,80021590
6/5/2009Cedar Rapids, IA
Utah-Warehouse7,125220
5/20/2009Fairview, UT
Where-to-start8,916610
5/16/2009Lemoore, CA
Castle-Rock-Lakehous...13,01810840
4/27/2009Necedah, WI
Oleg17,170360
4/22/2009San Diego, CA
MoeCompound7,166340
4/9/2009Camano Island, WA
Huckleberry-Home7,561200
4/8/2009Williamstown, NJ
Vonk15,675100
4/7/2009Zeeland, MI
Small-Timber-Frame11,334110
4/2/2009Central Mass, MA
EatonLoch-Haven8,129110
4/1/2009Roanoke, VA
windowsnsiding7,441110
3/28/2009Long Island, NY
Arkansas-First-Timer20,79939880
3/27/2009Trumann, AR
Back-Home-In-Crisp9,298111510
3/22/2009Ennis, TX
Victor--Susan-0816,619211210
3/17/2009Ruckersville, VA
Rick-and-Tinas-dream...8,650120
3/14/2009Auburndale, FL
Keener-Road9,9504100
3/11/2009Elizabethtown, PA
NC-Newbie7,966100
3/10/2009Boone, NC
MadisonGA8,0861130
2/26/2009Madison, GA
Techbuilt-Scammed9,390100
2/25/2009Rebew, LA
choanne8317,265100
2/9/2009charlotte, NC
WilliamsinVegas29,909301190
1/29/2009Henderson, NV
PhilesBryant9,111260
1/20/2009graham, WA
MortgageSmart7,440100
1/19/2009Cocoa, FL
QuarterlyHouse50,997136990
1/12/2009Orlando, FL
RabbitRun16,150311690
1/11/2009Afton, VA
Sonave-Sunsets7,607120
1/9/2009Yucca, AZ
Heart-of-PA12,1999160
1/6/2009Lewistown, PA
Krusehome8,431200
12/27/2008Lake City, FL
BrunkHouseAlmaKansas11,490260
12/26/2008Garden Grove, CA
Raider-Bills-Tenn-Ho...11,5846320
12/22/2008Largo, FL
Andel-Ranch24,219334020
12/17/2008Rogers, TX
Elijahs-Home8,775460
12/6/2008Vero Beach, FL
ranch-house7,618100
11/25/2008springfield, IL
Howard-Georgia-Retir...11,738670
11/9/2008Harlem, GA
The-Woods-Journal8,310110
11/6/2008Doraville, GA
StansTLH12,2531090
11/1/2008Tehachapi, CA
Kevin--Kerrys-Dream8,601350
10/17/2008Northvale, NJ
Katabatic-Wind9,002470
10/16/2008Huntsville, AL
Elmhurst-Modern10,610120
10/14/2008elmhurst, IL
Accessible-House8,5463100
10/14/2008Munford, TN
Cherry-Valley-Vista7,763120
10/5/2008Duvall, WA
Jon-and-Mollys-House13,825150
9/25/2008Ellicott City, MD
Proctor-ICF8,720110
9/25/2008Fredericksburg, VA
Hawaiian-Bungalo14,479111020
9/23/2008Holualoa, HI
Pete--Rhiannon9,802430
9/19/2008Springfield, MO
2008-Cedar-Ln13,38014350
9/19/2008Seaville, NJ
dmaceld16,53214880
9/16/2008Nampa, ID
Help-with-Goulds-and...9,767100
9/16/2008tampa, FL
Consulting7,374100
9/2/2008Orlando, FL
AlaskaICFREMOTEHouse12,90219380
8/17/2008Wasilla, AK
NC-Pond-House8,505320
8/4/2008Wilmington, NC
MargaritaVilla8,163240
8/4/2008Raleigh, NC
Latest-update9,4308100
8/4/2008Sierra Vista, AZ
ANDREA7,952400
8/2/2008Dallas, TX
The-Ridges10,29911130
7/31/2008Logan, UT
Avenida-Del-Sol11,82613520
7/31/2008Peoria, AZ
dream-home-ohio8,330600
7/30/2008Zanesville, OH
Penetang-Craftsman7,874360
7/27/2008Penetanguishene, ON
Tristan--8,162600
7/25/2008Lebanon, NJ
Dreamy-Design-in-Glo...12,660100
7/9/2008Clifton, VA
need-help-Jim8,428110
7/8/2008Bandon, OR
deltona-fl-custom-ho...9,3274140
7/6/2008Deltona Beach, FL
Ingraham-House-Chape...8,538200
6/29/2008Cary, NC
famborgie7,278100
6/26/2008Lockhart, TX
95821-Addition17,2287140
6/24/2008Sacramento, CA
Cajun-Homestead14,02312930
6/22/2008Lafayette, LA
West-Texas-Ranch-Hou...9,654110
6/18/2008Andrews, TX
Quail-Bluff-Pasco9,3299290
6/10/2008Pasco, WA
Spyders-Web7,394100
6/10/2008Norman, OK
mike-and-tori-darnle...9,896510
6/2/2008Rainbow, CA
Lin-Washington7,617100
5/29/2008Fresno, CA
Capernall-House8,240420
5/15/2008Belleville, MI
Hidden-Valley-Texas7,755100
5/7/2008Southlake, TX
cosdreamhome36,615731470
5/5/2008Colorado Springs, CO
Sowle-Family-House10,206590
4/29/2008South Burlington, VT
Cyberdoc-Residence8,169200
4/25/2008San Diego, CA
Fortune-House8,060100
4/17/2008Mooresville, NC
Joeb19,850400
4/15/2008Oakland, FL
Alvin-House8,096200
4/14/2008LaPorte, TX
Thomas-Home--Raintre...17,534271800
4/9/2008Lee's Summit, MO
Greg--Kathys-New-Hou...9,321200
4/3/2008Barryton, MI
Where-is-Waldo24,71844830
4/2/2008Marion, OH
Nimmerrichters-Fores...7,240100
4/2/2008Waldorf, MD
Mayfield-House7,909100
3/31/2008Mayfield, UT
beamanhouse7,742100
3/27/2008Manistique, MI
Kanak-ICF--Virginia11,885900
3/26/2008Fredericksburg, VA
Sheldon-St11,156300
3/21/2008Orlando, FL
Bert-18,082310
3/20/2008Southern, CA
Our-Ohio-ICF-home18,51220270
3/20/2008Mansfield, OH
ericdc8,249310
3/8/2008Uniontown, PA
EurekaHouse-ICF11,4095150
3/6/2008Berkeley, CA
Superstition-Views12,217281600
3/6/2008Mesa, AZ
Blue-Springs-Project9,8778230
2/24/2008Broken Arrow, OK
Our-House7,485100
2/24/2008Miami, FL
httpownerbuilderbook...10,207830
2/19/2008Clayton, NY
JourneyBackHome7,595100
2/3/2008Oviedo, FL
Collier-Home9,686110
2/1/2008Little Rock, AR
DDs-ICF9,252330
1/27/2008New Smyrna Bch, FL
EurekaMT-Timberframe9,0011430
1/24/2008Augusta, MI
The-Larnerd-House10,5175210
1/21/2008Newport News, VA
Casa-Bella8,369100
1/14/2008Pueblo West, CO
Gordon-Lake-House12,35517510
1/3/2008Oakland, IA
STEPHANIES-DREAM9,33317570
12/30/2007Lower Burrell, PA
Florida-Waterfront-C...11,758310
12/29/2007PB, FL
6158-in-Montgomery-T...8,454410
12/23/2007Conroe, TX
ClearwaterHills10,662260
12/14/2007Paradise Valley, AZ
BobDonna6,981100
12/12/2007Sacramento, CA
AboveTheAppleTree7,271100
12/8/2007La Farge, WI
Casa-Nostra9,207230
12/2/2007Bangor, PA
Building-the-Dream-i...10,679700
11/29/2007Gladstone, OR
Ingram-Fleming-ICF-H...12,329480
11/29/2007Plant City, FL
inniagara6,582100
11/24/2007Niagara Falls, ON
SchnabelEstate7,755240
11/16/2007Avon, IN
WeAreBuildingAgain16,43727560
11/15/2007Orlando, FL
Lake-Pleasant7,541210
11/14/2007Erie, PA
Green-for-Dean7,687100
11/10/2007San Jose, CA
The-Ponderosa9,3028220
11/4/2007Perry, OK
FlagholeRoad7,779260
10/25/2007Franklin, NH
Beckynray8,728300
10/24/2007Powhatan, VA
Spicewood-TX9,354330
10/20/2007Austin, TX
Powderhorn20,003481760
10/4/2007Florida
Luray-VA-1stTimeBuil...11,819730
10/4/2007Luray, VA
kittyfhughesnet7,518250
9/27/2007Noblesville, IN
Scott-Family7,796100
9/25/2007Trinity, AL
Taking-the-Plunge10,4036180
9/18/2007Springfield, OH
RozBuildingAdventure8,026100
9/14/2007San Pablo, CA
Helpful-Tips8,726200
9/13/2007Encinitas, CA
Poplar-Creek-Farm10,0185250
9/10/2007Oakland Park, FL
TheWillemsHome17,3861750
9/10/2007Galloway Township, NJ
ComfortHome8,238200
8/30/2007Dublin, OH
10000-sq-feet32,85622260
8/26/2007La Habra Heights, CA
Bird-house9,4353400
8/22/2007Ithaca, NY
Circle-S_ICF_House30,554462640
8/21/2007Sparta, IL
New-England-Saltbox7,872100
8/16/2007Columbia, SC
RamblewoodatJeterFar...8,5596330
8/10/2007Kansas City, MO
Kraemer-Collinwood-H...8,255200
7/21/2007Delano, MN
BigOakBuilderTX11,121270
7/20/2007Wharton, TX
Johnson-Family-Dream8,197100
7/20/2007Normal, IL
19225-ROBERTSON-ST14,55914250
7/12/2007Orlando, FL
Thattle-Dew-Farm8,075220
7/12/2007Halls Harbour, NS
WindyJ11,89511260
7/2/2007Knoxville, TN
Vistoso-Green-Home9,298310
6/28/2007Tucson, AZ
Lewis-Chapel-House12,771200
6/25/2007Dunlap, TN
father-daughter7,699200
6/25/2007Loveland, CO
davewhite8,648100
6/24/2007Nanaimo, BC
NutmegWedgefieldOrla...9,703600
6/22/2007Orlando, FL
4600SF-Dream-Home-in...11,686410
6/19/2007Mooresville, NC
Coeur-dAlene-Idaho-H...9,284240
6/13/2007Coeur d Alene, ID
Tampa-Bay10,787490
6/10/2007Ruskin, FL
Dream-In-Progress10,952540
6/7/2007Shawnee, KS
todd-in-tullahoma8,068100
6/4/2007tullahoma, TN
TheOwens8,738300
6/1/2007Dickson, TN
Country-Cleaver8,822140
5/29/2007Springfield, IL
South-Dakota-Lake-Ho...9,1756110
5/23/2007Sioux Falls, SD
Gods-Home8,294200
5/18/2007Eustis, FL
hammock8,217110
5/14/2007Martinez, GA
Grove-St-Rocklin8,325300
5/13/2007Orangevale, CA
Gardeners-Delight9,004330
5/13/2007Norristown, PA
Newman-Family9,127100
4/26/2007oralndo, FL
do-over-house9,146200
4/25/2007Roseville, CA
Mountain-Building8,529370
4/21/2007Hiawassee, GA
Alaskan-Log-Home9,612120
4/15/2007Tok, AK
Warner-Dream10,004600
4/11/2007Astatula, FL
RehmannSchreiner10,57618150
4/2/2007Maple Grove, MN
outspokenbikeguy10,8024140
3/29/2007Sanford, FL
SmelltheForest30,383471480
3/23/2007Colorado Springs, CO
PolkCityProject12,2577110
3/21/2007Norcross, GA
DwaynePam9,069200
3/21/2007Normal, IL
cypressknoll8,303100
3/20/2007Palm Coast, FL
candlepower15,061241550
3/20/2007Lansing, IA
Team-Rosa9,144200
3/19/2007Springfield, VA
GLOUCESTER8,672120
3/17/2007Newport News, VA
Ohiodreamhome9,0774140
3/16/2007Reynoldsburg, OH
Gypsy-Love9,655110
3/12/2007Highland, NY
Forrest-Towne8,834220
3/10/2007Brinnon, WA
Dreams-Come-True8,088100
3/8/2007Glen St Mary, FL
Almost-A-Country-Gir...8,028100
3/7/2007Addison Township, MI
BrandonBuildingBlog8,946100
3/4/2007Layton, UT
SafecreteHouse10,147300
3/4/2007Raleigh, NC
newbie-9,015100
2/21/2007North Plains, OR
BuzzardsNest11,330310
2/14/2007Saint Lucie, FL
woodfamilyhome9,713200
2/10/2007Keno, OR
vegascastle8,904100
2/3/2007Henderson, NV
newsteel8,747100
1/28/2007Florence, SC
Dream-Home-20079,241100
1/27/2007Gwynn Oak, MD
DelgadosAdobeAbode9,985200
1/18/2007San Diego, CA
bobindeltona11,504250
1/14/2007Deltona, FL
Highland649,543300
1/8/2007New Orleans, LA
SmallProjectSilverSp...13,3761020
1/7/2007Silver Springs, NV
BeehlerHome17,71811640
1/3/2007Kalamazoo, MI
eveningshade9,295110
12/25/2006Evening Shade, AR
Bruce in Petrolia, O...8,631120
12/21/2006Petrolia, ON
smahmud8,672100
12/18/2006Alexandria, VA
1000-hours-to-liftof...9,798100
11/25/2006Uniontown, OH
FettConstruction9,890460
11/24/2006Vincennes, IN
Northeast-Ohio-Home10,007100
11/10/2006Parma, OH
Buchanan-Mountain14,31714590
11/1/2006Dickson, TN
Our-Future-on-Badin-...9,861100
10/24/2006New London, NC
nowi-fe-haven9,147100
10/22/2006Griffin, GA
klonus9,155100
10/16/2006Madison, WI
OurAddition13,627100
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Previous Owner-Builder for John in Lake City, FL at OwnerBuilderBook.com - Home for Owner-Builders

Did you use a designer, architect, stock plan?
 Designed My Own
 
Did you get liened by anybody?
 No liens
 
How many children do you have?
 Three
 
Did you read The Owner-Builder Book before you built your house?
 No
 
How many air conditioning units did you include in your owner-built house?
 One compressor
 
Did you use a contracting consultant or an owner-builder program?
 No
 
How much time did it take to construct?
 Seven months
 
If ever you move from your O-B house, how long will you have lived in it?
 5 - 10 years
 
Did you take pictures of the job when you owner-built?
 A few pictures
 
Was yours a starter, step-up, custom, or dream home?
 Custom
 
How many hours did you spend as a couple, counting planning and construction?
 600 - 700 hrs.
 
How many times are you planning to do this?
 Three
 
If you used a contracting consultant or O-B program, what did it cost?
 Didn't use one
 
How much construction industry experience did you have before you owner-built?
 3-4
 
Are you organized?
 Pretty organized
 
Do you own a truck?
 Yes
 
What did you choose for wall insulation?
 Rigid Foam Boards
 
How many bids did you get for each subcontracted trade, on average?
 Three
 
Did you incorporate active solar panels (PV) into your home?
 No
 
Did you have contract problems?
 None at all
 
How much management time did you and your spouse spend during the construction phase?
 400 - 500 hours
 
How many bathrooms did you include in your owner-built house?
 2-3
 
Was your project a new house or a remodel and addition?
 New house
 
What did the plans for your project cost?
 $1,000 - $1,500
 
Did you get materials separate from labor on any of the trades?
 70% - 80%
 
How many covered vehicle spaces did you provide in your owner-built house?
 More than five
 
How many tools do you own?
 $1,000 - $2,000
 
Did you have a written schedule for construction?
 Yes
 
How much did you save altogether vs. appraised or street value?
 45% - 50%
 
What was your original construction budget, not including land?
 $100,000 - $200,000
 
What type of construction?
 Masonry
 
What were the impact fees for you to build?
 <$10,000
 
Have you owner-built more than once?
 Three times
 
If you had a general contractor estimate, how much did you save vs. average estimate?
 30-35%
 
How many days when only a single sub was on site?
 10 - 15 days
 
Did you get a construction loan without a contractor?
 Yes
 
Were utility costs in the new house a surprise?
 Less than I expected
 
What time of year did you start?
 Nov-Dec
 
House style?
 Other
 
How many bedrooms did you include in your owner-built house?
 Four
 
Would you be willing to help another owner-builder?
 Yes, I would talk on the phone
 
How much combined time did you spend planning?
 300 - 400 hours
 
What was the age of your previous home?
 5 - 10 yrs.
 
What percentage of O-B's do you think get liened?
 1% - 5%
 
Who took primary responsibility in your family for the work?
 Husband primary
 
How many finished levels in your most recent owner-built house?
 One
 
How many houses did you own prior to this one?
 Three
 
Did you hire anybody from out of town?
 No
 
How many houses have you built, remodeled or added on to as an owner-builder?
 Two
 
Have you had it appraised?
 Yes
 
Are you a coupon shopper?
 40% - 50%
 
How much personal use do you make of the Internet?
 10-15 hours
 
Apples to apples, what utility savings did you get in your new house vs. old?
 30%-35%
 
What is the R-value of your walls?
 R-16
 
Do you have a step-up strategy?
 Yes
 
Did you buy any materials from out of town?
 No
 
Were you working when you owner-built?
 Only husband working
 
Are you a good shopper?
 Good shopper
 
Did you use any personal friends as subs?
 Three
 
How long did your self-work trades take?
 600 - 700 hours
 
Was your project urban or rural?
 In the country
 
Did you have any problems getting your building permit?
 No problems as an owner-builder
 
How many trades were involved on your job?
 10 - 15
 
How many dead days did you have where nobody did anything?
 25 - 30 week days
 

Future Owner-Builder for John in Lake City, FL at OwnerBuilderBook.com - Home for Owner-Builders

How much calendar time will there be from when you first did some written planning to groundbreaking?
 Six to 12 months
 
What's the population of the community where you will build?
 <50,000
 
What will you choose for wall insulation?
 Rigid Foam Boards
 
Do you plan to use any personal friends as subs?
 None
 
How many houses have you built, remodeled or added on to as an owner-builder?
 Two
 
How many bathrooms are you planning on?
 4-5
 
Who will take primary responsibility in your family for the work?
 Husband primary
 
Do you know your credit score?
 No
 
Planned house style?
 Conventional
 
Will you incorporate active solar panels (PV) into your home?
 No
 
How much combined time will you spend planning?
 100 - 200 hours
 
How many finished levels in your future owner-built house?
 One
 
How many children do you have?
 Three
 
How many tools do you own?
 $2,000 - $3,000
 
What will be the R-value of your walls?
 >R-20
 
What time of year will you start?
 June
 
Do you have a step-up strategy?
 No
 
Is your occupation "blue collar" or "white collar"?
 Blue collar
 
How many bedrooms are you planning on?
 Five
 
What is the average General Contractor estimate to build your plans?
 $100 - $125
 
How many air conditioning units will you include in your owner-built house?
 Two compressors
 
What type of construction are you planning?
 ICF
 
How many times are you planning to do this?
 Four
 
How much construction industry experience will you have before you owner-build?
 4-5
 
What percentage of the time do you think O-B's get liened by subs or vendors?
 Less than one percent
 
How many houses have you owned prior to this one?
 Three
 
How much do you plan to save altogether vs. appraised value?
 40% - 45%
 
How many children will be living at home when you owner-build?
 Three
 
What is the average monthly utility cost in your current home?
 $150 - $200
 
Will you build in town or in the country?
 Rural
 
How much personal use do you make of the Internet?
 10-15 hours
 
Are you organized?
 Pretty organized
 
Do you own a truck?
 Yes
 

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