With so many new subdivisions being constructed every day, it seems more and more people are opting to go through the process of building their own houses with the help of contractors and builders. This can be a great option for someone who wants custom interior features, special colors or siding, or unique exterior features such as an outdoor fireplace or lounge area. Even if you aren’t planning to build the house with your own two hands, it still helps to have a working knowledge of how homes are built so you can keep up with the progress your builders are making.

First Steps

Most people know the first thing in building is the house foundation. This is the slab your home will sit on, so you need to make sure you’ve chosen a good spot and it’s poured evenly. Sometimes this means waiting up to a month for the dirt on your site to settle, or giving the cement adequate time to dry, which can be frustrating when you’re ready to see some tangible progress. Allowing this time to get it right the first time can save you headaches down the road, though.

The next steps include putting up the rough framework of the house. You’ll need to assemble the wooden frames, the hookups for plumbing and electricity, and start adding in insulation and drywall even in the late stages of this phase. This is when your house really starts looking like one!

Wrapping Up

After your exterior is assembled, walls are in place, and all of the “bones” of the house are where they need to be, you can start focusing on the interior. This is where most people like to get creative and really make their home their own. You can choose from varieties of fixtures, appliances, paint colors, and countertops to make every pop. It helps to work with an interior designer during these steps to ensure everything flows seamlessly from room to room, but if you know exactly what you want then go for it! Once everything in your new home is installed, painted, hooked up, and turned on, you can do a final walk through to see the finished product and determine if it came out how you always hoped it would.

Building a house can give people the freedom to customize their living space and knowing how it all works can help to make the process an easy one.