Resources

Linda’s Townhouse Dilemma Part 1

Slow Home Studio examines the plans for a townhouse that were submitted by Linda, the buyer, who wanted suggestions on what to talk to the builder about. It’s a well designed building already, but there is one small change the builder should be able to make.

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Questions to ask as you interview builders/remodelers

Go to your builder and remodeler interviews preparted with the top 10 questions to ask! Feel free to print them and bring them with you.

1. How often does the builder/remodeler go to the site?
2. Will they provide lien releases for their work, both labor and materials?


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Insights from Sam

Sam takes off his sales person hat and wears that or a consultat to give you advice on how to approach selecting your builder or remodeler.

• As a customer, you should select your builder by more criteria than price alone.
• For an “apples to apples” price comparison, the job must have a complete set of drawings and written specifications of the customer’s design details and selections.
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Green Building Info

***THE FOLLOWING ARE SUPPOSED TO BE LINKS:

• National Association of Home Builders
• Energy & Environmental Building Association
• Energy Star

Local Building Partners

***LINK THE FOLLOWING:

• Metro Appliances & More – appliances & light fixtures
• Acme Brick – brick, stone, tile
• Meeks Building Centers – building materials
• White River Hardwoods – interior trim & windows
• Alpine Wood Products – interior trim & cabinets
• Kitchenland USA – cabinets
• Knight Heating & Air Conditioning – HVAC
• Missouri Insulation – insulation
• Interiors by Decorating Den – decorating needs
• The Lighthouse Gallery – light fixtures
• Edge Supply – plumbing fixtures
• Harry Cooper Supply – plumbing & light fixtures
• Southern Materials – plumbing fixtures