I’m so excited and I just can’t hide it. My Modern Farmhouse New Build begins Monday! Okay – so I’m not jumping-for-joy-singing-at-the-top-of-my-lungs excited . . . yet. There have been so many setbacks and frankly, I thought we’d be done by now. D O N E! Quick Recap of The Building Process So Far House… Continue Reading Modern Farmhouse New Build Begins
I never thought I’d be checking lumber prices on a daily basis! Will lumber prices come down soon? I sure hope so. To be frank, I thought my house would be framed by now but the building process has not even started. All the permits are approved, the electricity has been pulled but that’s it.… Continue Reading Will Lumber Prices Come Down Soon?
Crawl space or slab? That’s a great question! And it’s one that I researched for a while before making my decision. Back in the day, building a new home meant beginning with a crawl space or full basement. These days, slab foundations have become more popular. When I purchased my house plans, they came with… Continue Reading Crawl Space Or Slab Foundation
Let’s go through the first steps of a modern farmhouse new build. We’re building in the country on a 10-acre property so there are different regulations than building in a subdivision. Once you have your house plans finalized, a contract with a builder (contractor), and your new construction loan approved (if you’re going that route)… Continue Reading Modern Farmhouse New Build – First Things First
Welcome to My Modern White Farmhouse! My husband and I (empty-nesters) have decided to build a new house and you’re invited to come along on this wild ride. Join Us On The Ride – Our New Farmhouse You probably think we’re crazy, right? When most people our age are downsizing, we decided to go a… Continue Reading My Modern White Farmhouse