It’s been a lifelong dream: building your own house from the ground up. But don’t…
It’s been a lifelong dream: building your own house from the ground up. But don’t let your dream become a nightmare! As exciting as it is to start such a massive project, building a house is no easy feat. Thorough preparation and having realistic goals are keys to a successful experience. From planning to building, read our guide which will help inform you of what lies ahead as you’re breaking ground.
The most crucial step to building the home of your dreams is the planning phase. The first and most important factor that determines the scope of your project is naturally, your budget. Once you’ve crunched the numbers, you’re ready to tackle estimated costs for every phase of your build — from skilled labor to interior design — and finding clever ways to saving money where you can. Not only that, but you’ll also need to consider whether you’re required to obtain proper building permits.
And now we get to the most personalized part! What do you want your home to look like? Are you more traditional, eclectic or modern in style? Whatever your design plans are, there are a variety of things to consider, such as whether or not you want to hire an architect and what kind of building material you’d like to use for your home’s exterior.
It’s important to have your project manager, contractor and team of builders on board when it comes to the building phase of your home. There are many logistics to account for, one being if your future home will be located in a remote area, which will affect how you transport your materials there.
Garage: Husky Adjustable-Height Ceiling Mounted Storage Unit
Garage: HDX Tough Storage Bin
Watertight and tough as nails, the HDX Tough Storage Bin is a serious upgrade to your average storage tub. Besides being made from strong, recycled polypropylene, the stackable bin also boasts a reinforced snap-fit lid to keep up to 200 lbs. of valuables safe from moisture and creepy crawlers. It’s lockable, with tie-down channels to strap in for damage-free transport. And it passed a six-foot drop test.
The Husky Solid Wood Top Workbench with pegboard storage is a nuts and bolts solution for organizing your garage, basement or workshop (if you’re not up for making your own, that is). No more digging to the bottom of your toolbox for the right screwdriver — everything you need is at your fingertips. The workbench features a 25-gauge steel frame with solid wood platform. Together they can withstand extreme temperatures and high humidity. Quick and easy to assemble, its total load capacity is a whopping 1,675 lbs.
The Closet Evolution Corner Tower kit is a sturdy, six-shelf system cleverly engineered to fit into almost any corner. The optimum in space-saving design, simply mount the unit to the wall and configure it to suit your needs. The Corner Tower stores folded clothes, linens, scarves, hats and more without wasting a single millimeter of real estate.
Bedroom: EcoStorage Five-Shelf Steel Closet System Organizer
Laundry Room: Southern Enterprises Argonne Off White Storage Furniture
Stop setting up your ironing board every time you have a wrinkle — the Southern Enterprises Argonne Off White Storage Furniture is a wall-mounted ironing center with a smart, fold-away design. Unlatch the off-white cabinet door with mirrored front, lower the ironing board and you’re ready to go. Other features include two hooks to hang pressed garments and three handy shelves to keep miscellaneous items. There’s even extra space to store your iron, starch or water bottle.
Go vertical with the Closet Evolution Essential Shelf Tower Kit, designed to keep things in order and off the floor. You can create an efficient laundry center with storage cubes to stash detergents, cleaning products and various other laundry paraphernalia out of sight. Made of thick laminate with a classic white, scratch-resistance surface, the tower kit comes with seven shelves (four are adjustable) and the hardware you need to safely and securely mount the unit to the wall.
Kitchen: Rev-A-Shelf Large Cabinet Drawer Peg System
Home Office: Furinno Turn-N-Tube Series
The Furinno Turn-N-Tube Series storage shelves are as versatile, lightweight and portable as they come — perfect for housing supplies for working or schooling at home. Elegant yet affordable, this open-back, etagere-style bookcase is available in an array of tiers, widths, depths and wood-like finishes. Pick the one that works best with your home office’s floor space, décor and color scheme. So easy to assemble, it’s a family project waiting to happen.
Entryway: Home Decorator’s Collection Shutter Modular Open Locker
Come in out of the cold to find the Home Decorator’s Collection Shutter Modular Open Locker waiting for you. This stylish cabinet features a top cubby for small items like hats and gloves, plus a middle section with two double hooks to hang coats and backpacks. There’s even a lower drawer for storing extra items. And thanks to the locker’s modular design, you can choose to add other cabinets (sold separately) alongside for a custom, built-in look at an affordable price.
Entryway: Household Essentials Rounded Stairstep Basket with Lid
Declutter your downstairs until you can take your stuff upstairs. The Household Essentials Rounded Stairstep Basket features two deep compartments to hold small and large objects alike. Made of sturdy, tightly-woven brown wicker, it has a top handle and hinged, fold-up lids (think Toto’s basket in the Wizard of Oz) to neatly and attractively hide what no one wants to see lying around the house. Designed to fit eight-inch-high steps.
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