For many people, building a custom home is a process that involves several ups and downs spread out over a year or more. We thought this blogger provided a very thoughtful and fair explanation of what she learned from her home building process, which include the following:

• Know what you are getting into
• Hire the right people
• Consider hiring a designer
• Think about cabinet and furniture placement early on in the design phase
• Plan, plan, and plan some more
• Things look worse before they get better
• You’ll make mistakes
• Communicate everything and don’t assume anything
• Be kind to everyone involved in your building process
• Listen to professionals but know when to trust your gut

Her input is extremely valuable to anyone considering building or in the process of building a new home and I highly recommend reading this article.

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