Bows Up
Well-Known Member
Hmm. We hired a framer, plumber and drywaller. Various backhoe operators etc. The rest we did ourselves. Had engineering for the trusses and the gluelams, of course. How could I forget the #$%$# Waste Management Practitioner.
My wife designed. Started with a lofted cabin, shop and a well house. Learned lots, waited two years and then did the house. Permits required were electrical and sewage.
Framer was a true tradesman and knew everybody that mattered. We know that without him it would have been a lot harder. We were the framing crew.
Pineapple Express had it when he said "sweat the details in the design phase". The better half spent days working with the details and it was worth every minute.
If you are the general only one of you speaks to the contractors. In my case any questions got referred to my wife. Period.
My wife designed. Started with a lofted cabin, shop and a well house. Learned lots, waited two years and then did the house. Permits required were electrical and sewage.
Framer was a true tradesman and knew everybody that mattered. We know that without him it would have been a lot harder. We were the framing crew.
Pineapple Express had it when he said "sweat the details in the design phase". The better half spent days working with the details and it was worth every minute.
If you are the general only one of you speaks to the contractors. In my case any questions got referred to my wife. Period.