I'm building a house and it's very stressful.

[Diode]

Has anyone here done it before?

We're suddenly switching models / floor plans entirely now. I'm not even at the design-the-interior stage yet. My head is ready to explode.

Let me know your experience if you've ever done it before.

[sral]

lmao this humble bragging at its absolute worst

but I think @ill nik-A the one to talk to IIRC

[Diode]

Originally Posted by sraL

lmao this humble bragging at its absolute worst

but I think @ill nik-A the one to talk to IIRC

this is a legit thread. looking for advice / need to vent.

hope nik responds

[El Muffin]

Originally Posted by sraL

lmao this humble bragging at its absolute worst

but I think @ill nik-A the one to talk to IIRC

Is this some kind of play on him getting picked up at home depot or that nigga really can build houses doe

[dull boy]

Recently remodeled my home. It is very stressful. Are you using a contractor or doing the work yourself?

[Diode]

Originally Posted by dull boy

Recently remodeled my home. It is very stressful. Are you using a contractor or doing the work yourself?

We're building in a new, small development over the bridge from the beach:

https://www.jwhomes.com/Find-Your-Ho...w-Neighborhood

I wish I had more say in the matter. The model/elevation we want is the model home but we've been beaten to the punch on it anywhere we can build it *and* its next closest alternative. We'd lose the full double porches for only half-ones and lose the 6 french doors onto them for regular windows and one door per porch (the upstairs one would go through a bedroom to get there too). We love the inside floorplan the most but are now 99% committed to switching to a model whose interior isn't as favorable but has the full width double porches and french doors. also it has an elevator shaft which will be good for our respective parents since the houses are raised 14ft and that's a lot of stairs for old folks.

It really sucks spending a shitload of money and not being able to build exactly what you want but I was late to the game on committing and this is the only lot with a marsh view left so we're stuck with its restrictions (mind you I am not *on* the marsh like the back line of houses - those are all 1.3-1.5 million homes. ya boy ain't that well off).

[Blue Bayou]

Originally Posted by Diode

We're building in a new, small development over the bridge from the beach:

https://www.jwhomes.com/Find-Your-Ho...w-Neighborhood

I wish I had more say in the matter. The model/elevation we want is the model home but we've been beaten to the punch on it anywhere we can build it *and* its next closest alternative. We'd lose the full double porches for only half-ones and lose the 6 french doors onto them for regular windows and one door per porch (the upstairs one would go through a bedroom to get there too). We love the inside floorplan the most but are now 99% committed to switching to a model whose interior isn't as favorable but has the full width double porches and french doors. also it has an elevator shaft which will be good for our respective parents since the houses are raised 14ft and that's a lot of stairs for old folks.

It really sucks spending a shitload of money and not being able to build exactly what you want but I was late to the game on committing and this is the only lot with a marsh view left so we're stuck with its restrictions (mind you I am not *on* the marsh like the back line of houses - those are all 1.3-1.5 million homes. ya boy ain't that well off).

Looks beautiful.

I love it there. Did a port tour of Wando in July

I'll be back for client visits in February or March

We bought new so I have no good advice or constructive input but goodluck with all of this.

[Aero]

Originally Posted by Blue Bayou

Looks beautiful.

I love it there. Did a port tour of Wando in July

I'll be back for client visits in February or March

We bought new so I have no good advice or constructive input but goodluck with all of this.

Yea sure you did. Good grief I wish NC had more niggas at least the humble brags would be more entertaining.

[Blue Bayou]

Originally Posted by Aero

Yea sure you did. Good grief I wish NC had more niggas at least the humble brags would be more entertaining.

I'm done with you

[uh-oh]

whats the property looking like tho dawgggg

and what are the upsides of having a house built vs. just buying one? is it actually cheaper/you get some kind of break or something?

[Diode]

Originally Posted by uh-oh

whats the property looking like tho dawgggg

and what are the upsides of having a house built vs. just buying one? is it actually cheaper/you get some kind of break or something?

location and modern architecture. existing homes in this area of town are either very old and small or have been recently built but by nutjob artsy types and have bizarre layouts.

[uh-oh]

Originally Posted by Diode

location and modern architecture. existing homes in this area of town are either very old and small or have been recently built but by nutjob artsy types and have bizarre layouts.

word that looks pretty dope.

i have to consistently remind myself that most people aren't like me. lol. if i was in a position to build/buy/whatever my forever home it would be at least a jog from my nearest neighbor. i would want more space around the home basically.

but the location and shit seems pretty solid and im sure the neighbors are good neighbors to have

i would just hate for my white trashness to bubble up and bother them on some godforsaken night.

you seem to have yours well under wraps though.

[Diode]

Originally Posted by uh-oh

word that looks pretty dope.

i have to consistently remind myself that most people aren't like me. lol. if i was in a position to build/buy/whatever my forever home it would be at least a jog from my nearest neighbor. i would want more space around the home basically.

but the location and shit seems pretty solid and im sure the neighbors are good neighbors to have

i would just hate for my white trashness to bubble up and bother them on some godforsaken night.

you seem to have yours well under wraps though.

lol

i would also like more space. my current house is almost a 3rd of an acre corner lot cul de sac. i'm giving up a lot of it but the location is ridiculous. there's no more new building going on that end of town and it's the most desirable location in the town. just have to accept it or flip it a few years down the road for profit like i'm going to do with the current house.

[sral]

inb4 Amen arrives claiming he built the Taj Mahal singlehandedly as always

[Diode]

Originally Posted by sraL

inb4 Amen arrives claiming he built the Taj Mahal singlehandedly as always

repped

[Amen]

Originally Posted by sraL

inb4 Amen arrives claiming he built the Taj Mahal singlehandedly as always

Lol how did you know?

[Amen]

Originally Posted by sraL

inb4 Amen arrives claiming he built the Taj Mahal singlehandedly as always

I’m pretty sure Diode isn’t speaking literally as in swinging Hammers, framing, dry-wallling, plumbing, running wire, etc.

But yea, I’m looking in to new construction now and picking out a layout as well as all the bell and whistle internal bullshit like appliances is already a headache lol.

[uh-oh]

he didn't build the taj mahal asshole

he has friends who did

[Diode]

Originally Posted by uh-oh

he didn't build the taj mahal asshole

he has friends who did

aaaaand repped

[Amen]

Originally Posted by uh-oh

he didn't build the taj mahal asshole

he has friends who did

Just seen this, lolllllllllllllllllllll...

I know out here in PA - it's much cheaper to build one. Plus it's BRAND NEW - never been owned/lived in before.

Had mine built but tired of it already. Was thinking expand but need to go up as the land where I am is all marsh and rocky/shale. It sucks.

The POCONOS have a lot of big ponds they call lakes.