Build Your House Yourself University

A podcast by Michelle Nelson - Wednesdays

263 Episodes

BEST OF BYHYU: Toilet Seat Bidets and Heated Master Bathroom Floors—Indulgences For Your Master Bath That Are Totally Worth The Splurge— BYHYU 222
Published: 1/20/2021
Homeowners Reveal “The Best Things They Did When Building,” Part 2—BYHYU 221
Published: 12/30/2020
Homeowners Reveal “The Best Things They Did When Building” Part 1—BYHYU 220
Published: 12/16/2020
Is Fiber Optics Internet (the Fastest Internet Choice on the Market) Right For You?— BYHYU 219
Published: 12/2/2020
High Performance, Net Zero Case Study House Review—BYHYU 21
Published: 11/18/2020
Design Features from the Dallas/Fort Worth Dream Street Showcase Homes— BYHYU 217
Published: 11/4/2020
Popular Design Features From the Vesta Parade of Homes—BYHYU 216
Published: 10/21/2020
Hot Tub Buying Guide—BYHYU 215
Published: 10/7/2020
What’s The Best Garage Door Material For You?— BYHYU 214
Published: 9/23/2020
Lumber Prices Are Soaring and Appliances Are Backordered Due To COVID, What Should You Do? BYHYU 213
Published: 9/9/2020
Quiet Garage Doors and Choosing Single vs Double Garage Doors— BYHYU 212
Published: 8/26/2020
Which Driveway Material Is Best For Your Home?—BYHYU 211
Published: 8/12/2020
How To Compromise With Your Partner When Designing and Building a House, Part 2— BYHYU 210
Published: 7/29/2020
How To Compromise With Your Partner When Designing and Building a House— Part 1— BYHYU 209
Published: 7/15/2020
What’s the Difference Between An Estimate, Quote and Bid? And Which Should You Get?— BYHYU 208
Published: 7/1/2020
Flattering Lighting for Your Home: Make Everything and Everyone in Your House Look Prettier—BYHYU 207
Published: 6/17/2020
Choosing A Quiet, Properly Sized Kitchen Vent Hood/Exhaust Hood Part 2— BYHYU 206
Published: 6/3/2020
Choosing A Quiet, Properly Sized Kitchen Vent Hood/Exhaust Hood Part 1— BYHYU 205
Published: 5/20/2020
Your Home’s Interior Design: What to Do and Where to Start, Part 2—BYHYU 204
Published: 5/6/2020
Your Home’s Interior Design: What to Do and Where to Start, Part 1—BYHYU 203
Published: 4/22/2020

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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.