This question gets asked a great deal and the answer is driven by the market and current material prices. Generally speaking, building up tends to be less expensive than a basement. That said, not too long ago, lumber was at an all-time high and basements were the better option. Check with your builder and they can advise you on the pros, cons, and cost of each.
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It's Not Easy Being Green
As soon as Kermit the Frog sang “It’s Not Easy Being Green” on national T.V., this phrase entered our pop culture and has been used and overused ever since. But, it does fit with today’s topic of Gree...
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What is an Environmentally Sustainable Home?
Most people think of sustainable homes in one of two ways: The first, it’s an elaborate process of using unusual alternative building principles to make your home “off the grid”. And that sustain...
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Fixed Price Contract, Part 1
Last time, we reviewed some important elements of any construction contract. Don’t forget that a detailed Scope of Work is essential to setting the proper expectations with your contractor.Now let’s g...
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Aging in Place
Universal Design, also known as Aging in Place, is an approach to the design that allows people to live gracefully in a home by having all the little details of safety and comfort simultaneously consi...
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Who Works For Free?
There is a long-standing expectation in this industry that all contractors should give free estimates. As a result, little work actually goes into the initial estimate. Herein lies the problem. Some c...
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Can I build a new home in the winter?
Cedar City has relatively minor winters and we can usually build all year long. Building in the winter can be slightly more expensive since the home needs to be heated during construction to ensure th...
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