263 Episodes

  1. Lighting 101—Recessed lights, LEDs, and More—BYHYU 103

    Published: 2/7/2018

  2. Project Update— I Contacted the Building Inspector—BYHYU 102

    Published: 1/31/2018

  3. Hot Home Trends 2018— Lessons Learned at Design and Construction Week —BYHYU 101

    Published: 1/24/2018

  4. My Favorite Homebuilding and Design Tips— What I’ve Learned Over the Past 2 years— BYHYU 100

    Published: 1/17/2018

  5. Solar Power/Solar Panels 101—BYHYU 099

    Published: 1/10/2018

  6. Refrigerators 101—BYHYU 098

    Published: 12/27/2017

  7. Quick Tips For Designing Your House For the Holidays— BYHYU 097

    Published: 12/20/2017

  8. Closets 101 — BYHYU 096

    Published: 12/13/2017

  9. Project Update— Windows and Second Opinions— BYHYU 095

    Published: 12/6/2017

  10. 16 Effective Tips For Finding and Hiring a Good Subcontractor—BYHYU 094

    Published: 11/22/2017

  11. Where To Save Versus Splurge When Building a House—BYHYU 093

    Published: 11/15/2017

  12. Choosing A Clothes Dryer and Preventing Dryer Fires— BYHYU 092

    Published: 11/8/2017

  13. Front Load Washers versus Top Load Washers— Washing Machines 101—BYHYU 091

    Published: 11/1/2017

  14. What I Learned From Visiting a Jobsite— BYHYU 090

    Published: 10/25/2017

  15. Affordable Interior Design with Betsy Helmuth BYHYU 089

    Published: 10/11/2017

  16. Home Generators 101—BYHYU 088

    Published: 10/4/2017

  17. Project Update— What’s Up With Those House Plans?—BYHYU 087

    Published: 9/27/2017

  18. Fireplaces 101— Pros and Cons of Wood burning, Gas, Electric and Alcohol/Ethanol Fireplaces— BYHYU 086

    Published: 9/20/2017

  19. Swimming Pools, Part 2—Should You Go With Chlorine, Saltwater or Ultraviolet Light Pool Sanitation? — BYHYU 085

    Published: 9/13/2017

  20. Swimming Pools, Part 1—Should You Go With Vinyl, Fiberglass or Concrete (Gunite/Shotcrete)?—BYHYU 084

    Published: 9/6/2017

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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.