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General Homeowner Tasks for New Construction |
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a VERY general list of things to
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Where/How |
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Pick out house plan: |
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Books from library, magazines,
internet, etc. |
Misc. (www.dreamhomesource.com, |
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Talk to builder about customizing
plan(s) |
www.coolhouseplans.com) |
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Get blueprint drawn up. |
Lumber yard, architect,
possibly builder |
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Find lot |
Owners' preference (for
large country lots, plan on $8,000-$12,000 for well and septic
system) |
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Finalize home plan and pricing |
Builder will provide home
specification and proposal |
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Secure financing: |
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Take blueprint, home specification,
contract proposal to bank. |
Wherever the lowest rates! |
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Below are some items which will dictate how affordable/expensive
your home will cost! Your builder will help direct you toplaces
to see examples of each item and give advice on costs. You
should prioritize what is a necessity to you vs. a "nice to
have" so that your dream home fits within your budget! |
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Select style/colors of: |
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Shingles (shake look, supreme-type,
other) |
Lumber yard (like Wickes,
Stock) |
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Windows (double hung, casement;
Anderson vs. others) |
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Siding |
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Doors (6 panel/flush, oak/pine,
hollow core/solid) |
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Handrail/spindles (if 2 story) |
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Doorknobs, hardware (lever
style/knob; cabinet handles) |
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Fireplace |
Brick supplier, other
(like Darboy S&B, County Concrete, Fox Valley S&B, etc.) |
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Fireplace surround (brick,marble,
type of mantel) |
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Exterior brick (if any) |
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Plumbing fixtures (chrome, polished
brass, whirlpool tub, etc.) |
Plumber supply |
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Electrical fixtures |
Misc. (like Northtown
Lighting, Menards, etc.) |
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Heating - programmable thermostat? |
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Pre-wire for stereo? |
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Cabinets/countertops |
(Custom - like Showcase or
Valley; Manufactured - misc.) |
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Interior wall paint |
Paint supply |
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Exterior trim paint (where
necessary) |
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Stain color for doors/trim or
painted woodwork |
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Flooring (vinyl, carpet, hardwoods,
tile) |
Misc. (Carpetland,
Laydwell, Floors by Roberts, etc.) |
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Mirrors |
Glass supply |
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Appliances (dishwasher, fridge,
stove, washer, dryer) |
Misc. (VanVreede's, Best
Buy, American, etc.) |
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Telephone service/cable service |
Utilities |
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