263 Episodes

  1. BEST OF BYHYU: Size Matters… But So Does Design. 20 Design and Construction Features That Can Save You Money When Building a New House

    Published: 5/15/2019

  2. BEST OF BYHYU: What Homeowners Would Do Differently If They Built Again— advice from those who have already built a custom home

    Published: 5/8/2019

  3. BEST OF BYHYU: You can save money… lots of money, but should you build your own home?

    Published: 5/1/2019

  4. When Is The Best Time To Buy and Save Money on Stuff For Your Soon-To-Be Built House?— BYHYU 159

    Published: 4/24/2019

  5. Quick Tips Learned At My PreConstruction Meeting—BYHYU 158

    Published: 4/17/2019

  6. Permission Granted--Project Update—BYHYU 157

    Published: 4/10/2019

  7. Organizing Information for Your New Build— BYHYU 156

    Published: 4/3/2019

  8. 9 Cool Things that Caught My Eye at Design and Construction Week 2019—BYHYU 155

    Published: 3/27/2019

  9. Heated Driveways Are Not Just for the Snowiest States—BYHYU 154

    Published: 3/20/2019

  10. Things You Should Never Say To Your (Sub)Contractors, Part 2—BYHYU 153

    Published: 3/6/2019

  11. Things You Should Never Say To Your (Sub)Contractors, Part 1— BYHYU 152

    Published: 2/27/2019

  12. Should You Buy Extended Appliance Warranties?—BYHYU 151

    Published: 2/20/2019

  13. Should You Buy an Extended Home Warranty?— BYHYU 150

    Published: 2/13/2019

  14. Houzz’s 32 Home Design Trends That Will Rule in 2019—BYHYU 149

    Published: 2/6/2019

  15. We Still Haven’t Started Construction ☹️—Project Update BYHYU 148

    Published: 1/23/2019

  16. 3 Kitchen Island Quick Tips— BYHYU 147

    Published: 1/16/2019

  17. Central Vacuum Systems: Do They SUCK or Are They Worth the Money?—BYHYU 146

    Published: 1/9/2019

  18. What is a Rainscreen and Why You Might Need One—BYHYU 145

    Published: 12/26/2018

  19. What’s Trending in Metal Finishes and Hardware—BYHYU 144

    Published: 12/19/2018

  20. What’s Trending in Tiles—BYHYU 143

    Published: 12/5/2018

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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.