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Condensation on the windows in a new home. How does this happen?
Condensation on the windows in a new home. How does this happen? Arent windows better than they used to be? Yes, and that may be precisely the problem...

Regarding the previous series: “Lies ICF promoters say”. I
Regarding the previous series: “Lies ICF promoters say”. I want to make clear the distinction between someone ignorantly repeating what they have ...

Lies ICF promoters say: “Save money on your HVAC
Lies ICF promoters say: “Save money on your HVAC system!” Here is another half-truth. In reality, many ICF homeowners will spend more on their HVA...

As we have seen, there are advantages and disadvantages to each
As we have seen, there are advantages and disadvantages to each type of contract you can have with the builder. Your experience will depend in large p...

Builder contracts type 3: Time and Material (T&M). This is
Builder contracts type 3: Time and Material (T&M). This is another common way to build custom homes. The builder is charging per hour for any time he ...

Builder contracts type 2: Percentage based. This is more common
Builder contracts type 2: Percentage based. This is more common than the fixed price for custom homes. The builder is basically charging a percentage ...

Builder contracts type 1: Fixed price. A fixed price contract is
Builder contracts type 1: Fixed price. A fixed price contract is exactly what it sounds like. The advantage seems obvious--you know exactly what you a...

Of the three ways builders structure their contracts; each of them
Of the three ways builders structure their contracts; each of them can be open or closed book. That is; builders can share their subcontractors bills ...

Something to watch out for when discussing contracts with your
Something to watch out for when discussing contracts with your builder: Builders operating as consultants, not builders. A builder signs the contracts...