263 Episodes

  1. 14 Unexpected Features to include in your Family Foyer— The Mudroom— BYHYU 043

    Published: 11/9/2016

  2. Windows 102 — What makes a window energy efficient? —BYHYU 042

    Published: 11/2/2016

  3. Windows 101—Time to go window shopping. BYHYU 041

    Published: 10/26/2016

  4. Test and Review what you learned in episodes 21-39 with this SEMESTER EXAM—BYHYU 040

    Published: 10/19/2016

  5. Practical luxury for your master bath that's totally worth the splurge: Heated master bathroom floors and Toilet seat bidets— BYHYU 039

    Published: 10/12/2016

  6. Are you sure that wood, stick built construction is the best choice for your new home?—BYHYU 038

    Published: 10/5/2016

  7. Hot Trends in Home Appliances, Part 2— Dishwashers, Washers and Dryers and Luxury Appliances—BYHYU 037

    Published: 9/28/2016

  8. A Fridge with a built-in Keurig coffee maker??!!  Learn about that and other kitchen appliance trends-- Part 1-- BYHYU 036

    Published: 9/21/2016

  9. Hardwood flooring 102— BYHYU 035

    Published: 9/14/2016

  10. Hardwood Floors 101-- Stop the squeaks before they even start--BYHYU 034

    Published: 9/7/2016

  11. Kitchen Countertops 101— Your 11 (that’s right, ELEVEN) most common countertop choices — BYHYU 033

    Published: 8/31/2016

  12. Hot Water Heaters 101— Learn about the Pros and Cons of Conventional and Tankless Water Heaters— BYHYU 032

    Published: 8/24/2016

  13. Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) and Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs)— Framing and Insulation all in one— BYHYU 031

    Published: 8/17/2016

  14. Spray Foam Insulation and Rigid Foam Insulation—BYHYU 030

    Published: 8/10/2016

  15. Do you know what insulation can lose up to half its R value in cold temperatures?—BYHYU 029

    Published: 8/3/2016

  16. You’ve heard of Fiberglass Insulation, but do you know about the other types of Blanket Insulation?— BYHYU 028

    Published: 7/27/2016

  17. Insulation 101. Other than the walls, what part of your house should be insulated?— BYHYU 027

    Published: 7/20/2016

  18. Kitchen Cabinets 101—BYHYU 026

    Published: 7/13/2016

  19. 8 Kitchen Design Mistakes to Avoid — BYHYU 025

    Published: 7/6/2016

  20. Do you know the pros and cons of brick, wood, wood alternatives (such as Hardie plank), stucco and stone?—BYHYU 024

    Published: 6/29/2016

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Wish you knew more about the biggest investment you will most likely ever make? Build Your House Yourself University (byhyu) will teach you to save money and make smart decisions about the construction of the place you and your family will call HOME. We will help you understand residential construction— simplify and demystify the design build process. You’ll come away with successful strategies for building your own house, with or without a general contractor. Become an educated consumer, even if you prefer to buy, rather than build a new house. Complex construction jargon and best practices will be explained in easy to understand terms. It’s not the typical DIY (do it yourself) show. You will learn how to MANAGE the labor, not DO the labor for your new house. Join me, Michelle Nelson, host and fellow informal residential construction student. I’ll share the research I find on home design and building as I prepare to build my home. Together, our community of future home builders, will learn the tips, tricks and trends of experienced contractors and industry experts. I’ll interview owner-builders and construction professionals. During our mini lessons, I’ll inform you about framing, flooring, windows, insulation, kitchen cabinets and countertops…almost anything having to do with new construction homes. You’ll hear about energy efficiency and green building too. There will be product reviews in which you will be introduced to cutting edge, as well as, tried and true products and services. And in keeping with the university theme, episodes will end with short, fun quizzes. If we do our due diligence BEFORE we start construction, we will actually start construction with the most difficult part of the project behind us. Let’s put in the time, effort, preparation and research BEFORE we break ground and building our homes will be much easier and more enjoyable.