Advice http://www.bobjohnsonconstruction.com/ Construction & Home Improvements Mon, 14 Feb 2022 10:13:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.7.11 https://www.bobjohnsonconstruction.com/wp-content/uploads/hz4GeVjK/2021/04/cropped-Screenshot-2021-04-14-at-16.09.17-32x32.png Advice http://www.bobjohnsonconstruction.com/ 32 32 Best Home Building Plans https://www.bobjohnsonconstruction.com/2022/01/31/best-home-building-plans/ https://www.bobjohnsonconstruction.com/2022/01/31/best-home-building-plans/#respond Mon, 31 Jan 2022 10:32:46 +0000 https://www.bobjohnsonconstruction.com/?p=436 How to have the best Home Building Plans  Home development and the building are reliant upon a bunch of plans, formats and determinations. However, before that, the house plot has been chosen and the budget to be determined. Presently it’s an ideal opportunity to utilize all the portrayals and plans you might have as of… Read More »Best Home Building Plans

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How to have the best Home Building Plans 

Home development and the building are reliant upon a bunch of plans, formats and determinations. However, before that, the house plot has been chosen and the budget to be determined. Presently it’s an ideal opportunity to utilize all the portrayals and plans you might have as of now gathered for making the house arrangements. This is the primary arrangement by which architects, designers, providers and investors decide the vibe of a home. The complete region, things that go into it and numerous different variables are also decided.

Yet, before that, there is the differentiation between ‘plans’ and ‘plannings’ that must be perceived. Home plans allude to a bunch of scaled drawings for different parts of the home development. They can likewise be understood as diagrams, development subtleties, floor plans and working drawings.

Then again, planning alludes to the dynamic cycle including the plan and development of a house for example the last look of the house, material utilized in development, quotes, draftsman subtleties, the financing process, etc.

In the first place, it is fundamental to investigate those components that will be remembered for the home building plan. So that managing a draftsman or architect is made more straightforward.

A very much considered house design plan is the first thing to building a home. The best house plan should consider factors like family size, prerequisites of the people, future necessities, ideas from the whole family about planning the spaces and so forth. Along with adherence to core variables concerning normal lighting, ventilation and security.

House Plans

A house configuration plan or diagram incorporates the accompanying aspects and components:

1. Establishment plan

This arrangement shows the aspects and state of the home’s establishment which incorporates outside establishment dividers alongside any inside support points or segments. This arrangement will be utilized in spreading out and assembling the footings; it likewise shows the area of the pipes lines and apparatuses

2. Floor plan

The floor plan will showrooms and spaces, the sizes and the overall progression of the house. The number of rooms – rooms, shower, kitchen, living, feasting, study, visitor room and so forth will be included here. Likewise the situating of the entryways and windows.

3. Rise plan

The rise plan shows the general appearance and state of the structure from all sides, including the number of floors, regardless of whether split level, building stature, verandah or open spaces, rooftop type and so forth

4. Site plan

This arrangement shows the whole plot attracted to scale, how the house sits on the format, alongside other major outside highlights like walkways, drives, walls, holding dividers, decks, wells, septic tanks and so forth.

5. Development subtleties

Other development subtleties like steps, windows, railings, porch overhangs and so on are definitely here to survey quotes and configuration plans.

There are the 5 best home building planning websites. Like if you are confused with it you can check the below-listed websites –

  1. Architecturaldesigns.com – It’s an award-winning company. It features home plans of more than 200 architects and residential buildings.
  2. Builderhouseplans.com – It helps users to customize the home plans and provides building cost estimates by seeing zip code, foundation type and other considerations.
  3. Dreamhomesource.com – On this website, you can search for individual designers who present their work. 
  4. Thehouseplanshop.com – You can register the site for free and save your favourites for later purchase.
  5. Floorplanner.com – In this site, you can recreate existing floor plans and much more.

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10 Money-Saving Tips While Building Your Dream Home https://www.bobjohnsonconstruction.com/2021/04/14/10-money-saving-tips-while-building-your-dream-home/ https://www.bobjohnsonconstruction.com/2021/04/14/10-money-saving-tips-while-building-your-dream-home/#respond Wed, 14 Apr 2021 14:05:35 +0000 https://www.bobjohnsonconstruction.com/?p=404 Building your dream home is one of the most fulfilling things you will do in life. However, it’s also one of the most expensive to achieve. It can cost upwards of $300,000 to build a home in the US, and that’s just the start. Some mansions can go for tens of millions. But there are… Read More »10 Money-Saving Tips While Building Your Dream Home

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Building your dream home is one of the most fulfilling things you will do in life. However, it’s also one of the most expensive to achieve. It can cost upwards of $300,000 to build a home in the US, and that’s just the start. Some mansions can go for tens of millions.

But there are ways in which you can save some money while building this dream home. In this article, I’ve noted down the top 10 money-saving tips you can use while you build your dream home.

1) Have A Heart-To-Heart Chat With Your Builder

Good communication is the key to a good relationship, even one with your builder. If you tell your builder exactly what you need and communicate the requirements properly, there won’t be any confusion later.

But not communicating with your builder will get you a home that’s not exactly like you envisioned. And that’s unfortunate if this is your dream home.

2) Visit Other Homes For Inspiration

Architecture books and home décor books are a great way to get inspiration for your dream home. However, nothing beats visiting homes yourself.

I like to scout new and old homes that are out for sale. This way, I get a good judgment on what the latest trends are.

3) Hire A Reputable Builder

Getting the right builder is one step that you don’t want to be stingy about. A good builder has been in the business for years and has a solid reputation.

Good builders are not usually cheap but they will help save thousands of dollars. How? By helping you avoid problems that can end up costing a lot more to fix.

4) Properly Negotiate The Construction Loan

A good builder will be a little flexible with the down payment he or she requires. However, a great builder will be able to not use all the loan funds early on in the construction process.

One of these golden builders can help save you $4-$6k, just in interest.

5) Don’t Afraid To Get Your Hands Dirty

If you are skilled with plumbing or something, get to work yourself. Working in your own home can be super satisfying, even if you do a small portion of the work.

However, it can save you thousands of dollars because you can save on higher another contractor for the same job.

6) Bid Out Your Cost

You can have builders bid at their prices to work on your dream home. This goes similar to an auction but for getting the job.

Some places require you to use certain builders but you can still get to know the cost ballpark by using this tip. At least, you will know whether you are getting ripped off or not.

7) Get Another Quote For Your Home Insurance

Never blindly follow a single home insurance bank for too long. I don’t mean jump ship every year but keep an eye out for better rates.

If you are a long-term client of theirs, they will probably requote your insurance to be lower. If not, you can talk to others to see if you can get a cheaper rate by shifting insurance providers.

8) Don’t Worry About Furniture At The Get-Go

Furniture is something that is going to require you to understand the layout of the finished house to buy properly.

I recommend waiting until the design or the building stage is completed before started to look for furniture.

9) Lighting On Sale

Lighting and the electrical fixtures around the house are a big expense. So, if you can save even a few percent on the overall cost, you are going to be saving hundreds.

Sales and discount stores are a great place to find bargains for electricals. You may not get the exact make and model of lighting you wanted but it’ll be a lot cheaper.

10) Buy Online With Coupon Code

Buying online is not more common than ever. But if you want to save money, be sure to only buy online if you have coupons.

Some coupon codes can save you 10-20% off the retail prices. You can compare these prices to those at the brick-and-mortar stores too.

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When Should You Call A Plumber? https://www.bobjohnsonconstruction.com/2021/02/14/when-should-you-call-a-plumber/ https://www.bobjohnsonconstruction.com/2021/02/14/when-should-you-call-a-plumber/#respond Sun, 14 Feb 2021 14:02:00 +0000 https://www.bobjohnsonconstruction.com/?p=401 Calling a plumber every time your facet leaks is not just inconvenient but expensive. So, it makes sense that being handy with the spanner can save you a few bucks. However, when is it time to step back and call in the professionals? In this article, we will take a look at 5 cases of… Read More »When Should You Call A Plumber?

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Calling a plumber every time your facet leaks is not just inconvenient but expensive. So, it makes sense that being handy with the spanner can save you a few bucks. However, when is it time to step back and call in the professionals?

In this article, we will take a look at 5 cases of when you should be calling a plumber.

1) Your Water Supply Line Is Leaking

You have control over the water supply within the house with the main switch. But there’s nothing you can do if the water supply line itself is leaking or has burst.

If your water supply line has burst, try to find an intermediate water supply cut-off valve. If this doesn’t work, find the home’s main water shut-off valve. The next thing you need to do is call the plumber.

2) There’s No Water Coming In

You can also check to see if it’s localized in one area or the whole house first. If you have no water coming into the house while your neighbors are, you need to get a plumber.

Check to see if there are no open pipes or leaks that may have caused a chock in the lines. Also, check the main supply line and the water meter. If the meter is damaged or malfunctioned, it may result in no water supplied to your house.

3) There’s A Rapid Drainage Line Leak

Drains run through the whole house and are an important part of maintaining hygiene in the house. However, if you have a big leak in the drainage line, you may need a plumber.

Of course, if it’s the kitchen sink that’s leaking, you can deal with that yourself. But if you find your basement smelling foul because of a big leak or crack in the drainage line, it’s best to leave the work to the experts. If you aren’t careful, this can lead to damaged drywall and a massive repair bill.

4) There’s A Sewer Line Leak

If your sewer line is broken, you are probably going to have foul, smelly, and murky water accumulating in the backyard. You may also suffer from toilets and bathtubs overflowing if this happens. At this time, you need to call the plumber pronto.

Cleaning the sewer line, especially the one outside is a big job. So, if you end up having a broken pipe, you may end up paying thousands to fix it.

5) You Smell A Natural Gas Leak

This is a leak that can turn deadly. If you smell a gas leak, check to see if the stove was turned on without being lit. If this isn’t the case, see if you can find the origin of the gas leak. But call your gas company first. They will get to your place pretty quickly.

Also, call your plumber in case it’s coming from your water heater and they can fix this problem. But regardless, be careful in case you smell natural gas.  

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