263 Episodes

  1. How to Build a Fire Resistant House— BYHYU 142

    Published: 11/28/2018

  2. What’s Trending in Windows?— BYHYU 141

    Published: 11/21/2018

  3. Should I Consider Using Real Wood For My New Home?— BYHYU 140

    Published: 11/14/2018

  4. Why Soffits and Fascia Are Important—BYHYU139

    Published: 11/7/2018

  5. Home Trends from the Austin, Texas Parade of Homes—BYHYU 138

    Published: 10/31/2018

  6. Storm Proofing Measures We Should All Consider, No Matter Where We Build— BYHYU 137

    Published: 10/17/2018

  7. No One Told Me I’d Run Into This Challenge— Insurance Woes—BYHYU 136

    Published: 10/10/2018

  8. Ventilate Right with Whole House Mechanical Ventilation Systems—BYHYU 135

    Published: 10/3/2018

  9. Control One of Your Home’s Biggest Enemies: MOISTURE—BYHYU 134

    Published: 9/26/2018

  10. We Hired a Builder—Project Update—BYHYU 133

    Published: 9/19/2018

  11. Should You Hire An Interior Designer— BYHYU 132

    Published: 9/12/2018

  12. Home Security Systems—BYHYU 131

    Published: 9/5/2018

  13. Ceiling Fans—BYHYU 130

    Published: 8/29/2018

  14. Keeping Your House Cool, Inside and Out—BYHYU 129

    Published: 8/22/2018

  15. Watch Out for These 2 Things in Your Contract— BYHYU 128

    Published: 8/15/2018

  16. A Few More Home Entertaining Design Features—BYHYU 127

    Published: 8/1/2018

  17. Designing Your Home for Entertaining and Family Gatherings—BYHYU 126

    Published: 7/25/2018

  18. BYHYU BONUS EPISODE: 21 Bonus Electrical and Lighting Plan Tips—BYHYU 125.5

    Published: 7/18/2018

  19. Consider These 50 Things for Your Electrical and Lighting Plan— BYHYU 125

    Published: 7/18/2018

  20. Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical (HVAC) Specifications Overview—Project Update—BYHYU 124

    Published: 7/11/2018

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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.