263 Episodes

  1. Avoid These Open Concept Floor Plan Mistakes— BYHYU 242

    Published: 11/3/2021

  2. The Future of Open Concept Floor Plan Homes—BYHYU 241

    Published: 10/20/2021

  3. Questions For Your Contractors’ References— Ask Your Contractors’ Previous Clients These Things— BYHYU 240

    Published: 10/6/2021

  4. What the Heck Is My Electrician Talking About?! Learn The Basics Of Your Home’s Electrical Service —BYHYU 239

    Published: 9/22/2021

  5. Moving On to The Rough-In stage of Construction— BYHYU 238

    Published: 9/8/2021

  6. 7 Major Decorating Mistakes and How to Avoid Them—BYHYU 237

    Published: 8/25/2021

  7. Questions and Answers with Fireplace Professional and Educator Jake Cromwell, Part 2— BYHYU 236

    Published: 8/4/2021

  8. Questions and Answers with Fireplace Professional and Educator Jake Cromwell— BYHYU 235

    Published: 7/21/2021

  9. Shortages in Homebuilding Materials and What We Can Do During Construction Delays— BYHYU 234

    Published: 7/7/2021

  10. Consider These Framing Alternatives In Light of Persistently High Lumber Prices—BYHYU 233

    Published: 6/23/2021

  11. Moisture Protection for Stucco, Manufactured Stone and Stone Veneer Exterior Cladding—BYHYU 232

    Published: 6/9/2021

  12. Learn from My Construction Challenges—BYHYU 231

    Published: 5/26/2021

  13. Decluttering Gradually, Months Before You Move, Part 2— BYHYU 230

    Published: 5/12/2021

  14. Decluttering Gradually, Months Before You Move, Part 1— BYHYU 229

    Published: 4/28/2021

  15. Make Selections For Your New Home Without Analysis Paralysis and Decision Fatigue—BYHYU 228

    Published: 4/14/2021

  16. Who Knew There Was So Much To Consider When Selecting a Toilet?! Part 2— BYHYU 227

    Published: 3/31/2021

  17. Who Knew There Was So Much To Consider When Selecting a Toilet ?! Part 1— BYHYU 226

    Published: 3/17/2021

  18. Why Put a Sauna or Steam Shower in Your House?— BYHYU 225

    Published: 3/3/2021

  19. Ridiculous Lumber Prices (again), Construction Update and Miscellaneous Building Tips and Tidbits— BYHYU 224

    Published: 2/17/2021

  20. Myths and Facts of Septic systems vs City Sewers—BYHYU 223

    Published: 2/3/2021

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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.