A few people have been asking similar questions, so I thought this might be a good time to post an FAQ list.
Q. When will the house be done?
A. Julie and Eastman say February or March (being conservative); tradespeople are teasing us by saying "maybe before the holidays or the end of the year".
Q. Who is your builder?
A. We decided to save some money and NOT hire a builder. Of course, everyone inherits the headaches that go along with that. Domingo dived right in as site contact, and all the subcontractors are contracted directly with Julie and Eastman. So, it's the "homeowner acting as general contractor" scenario.
Q. What's the square footage?
A. With the garage but not counting the full basement we are at 3365 sf. Fifteen square feet shy of the maximum allowable square footage of the lot.
Q. Exterior finish? Windows, brick, etc.?
A. Will be a brick and stucco facade. Marvin Casemaster - Aluminum Clad Wood Casement Windows; finish in Pebble Gray, Old Charleston Heritage brick by Sioux City Brick... you'll just have to see the pictures.
Q. Can we visit the jobsite?
A. SURE! Just call and let us know when.
Q. Would you recommend general contracting your own home to other people?
A. Maybe. Depends on the time you have to commit to your project, or if you know someone who can help you with the process. Can be a very arduous, exciting, crazy, nerve-wracking experience.
Q. Would you do this again?
A. I guess, never say "never", but let's get through this one first.
Posted by julietiu
at 20:00 CDT
