BEST OF BYHYU: What Homeowners Would Do Differently If They Built Again advice from those who have already built a custom home

Published: May 8, 2019, 7 a.m.

As we plan to build our homes, I thought it would be a good idea to scour several blogs and forums to get advice from those who have built before. I specifically wanted to find out what mistakes people had made in building their homes\u2014what they would do differently if they were to build again. So I\u2019ve compiled an extensive list which details the things that homeowners would do and DID DO differently when building their second, third and even fourth houses.

Let\u2019s learn from the experiences of others, so we don\u2019t make similar mistakes. Now, some of what others consider \u201cmisses\u201d won\u2019t matter to you in the least. Some features you\u2019ll hear about today should not be included in YOUR house plans because they won\u2019t enhance the way you live. And many of the suggestions are pretty luxurious in nature, so they may not fit everyone\u2019s budget or style. Take suggestions that resonate most with you and the vision you have for your home. But listen with your current AND future lifestyle in mind. Think about how you CURRENTLY live in your home AND how you might live in 5, 10 or even 20 years.

Our Pro Terms for today are Eave, Fascia, and Soffit. Two of the main parts of the eave are the fascia and the soffit.

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