Suggestions on building a new home?
OK-I know that I have asked this question or something similiar to it many times before, BUT, I want to be thoroughly researched before we start.
We are in the planning stage of builidng a new home. We have 2 children, ages 4 and 7 who are very active. We have met once with our designer and have basically come up with the fact that we want a 2-story "Farmhouse" type home. We are going to be building on a 200+ acre farm, and wanted to stick with the theme. I want to build as much house as I possible can within my budget. Does anyone have any suggestions on things that I can put into the house? Any suggestions on upgrades? Any suggestions on where we can find materials, etc. at discounted prices without sacrificing quality. I want this home to be something that we can live in and enjoy for the rest of our lives, and I want everything to be of top quality. Any info that anyone can give is appreciated, especially from builders! And for other, what do u have that u can’t live without?
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March 1st, 2010 at 7:20 am
Salvage yards are a great resource. Almost every city has some type of salvage yard that specializes in doors, windows and fixtures.
My brother in law lucked up and found some great old school doors with etched glass numbers on them every door is different but it adds to the charm of their cabin.
If you can get away and go to Brimfield, MA http://www.brimfield.com/
Huge array of stuff. Find a dealer that has tons of doors or windows and make him/her a cash deal.
These older pieces are usually of solid wood and built a million times better than some of the stuff on the market today.
There are tile outlets all over the place as well. We have a great flooring place here in Atlanta called Floor and Decor.
http://www.flooranddecoroutlets.com/
I bought some 16" slate tiles for a little over a dollar a piece, home depot wanted over two dollars each.
Is there any old barns or buildings on your 200 acres? If so have that wood recycled and planed down if it is warped and use that for flooring, siding or roofing. It will give you that true rustic feeling.
Good Luck!