HouseBuilders Blog http://www.make-my-own-house.com/make-my-own-house-blog.html This page gives information on all updates for electrical wiring, plumbing, foundations, kitchens, bathrooms, and it even gives updates on exterior work and landscaping. en-us make my own house Sat, 6 Apr 2013 22:34:06 -0400 Sat, 6 Apr 2013 22:34:06 -0400 make-my-own-house.com Oct 5, How to paint vinyl siding by cleaning it and applying special vinyl siding paint http://www.make-my-own-house.com/how-to-paint-vinyl-siding.html58ff843a273d8226235a7a1db404c617Learning how to paint vinyl siding by proper cleaning and using special vinyl siding paint that allows siding to expand and contract in harsh weather Fri, 5 Oct 2012 17:20:06 -0400 Jul 4, Home lighting and cable lighting system for new home and home remodeling project http://www.make-my-own-house.com/cable-lighting-system.htmlb5f0d6f56bc337ebf19289a0b1eab082Home lighting and cable lighting system also flex track lighting and basic lighting installation. Wed, 4 Jul 2012 13:53:28 -0400 Jul 4, How to install track lights into an existing light box. http://www.make-my-own-house.com/modern-track-lighting.html7624ac8e6bcd372e1bb1f5863a09fd45This shows how to install track lights where there is already a light box for an easy installation. Wed, 4 Jul 2012 13:10:11 -0400 Jul 1, Deciding on small home floor plans to better live a more frugal and greener life http://www.make-my-own-house.com/small-home-floor-plans.html2d542151d00568ca5772c77f0344451cPlanning and drawing small home floor plans that are more efficient and cost effective Sun, 1 Jul 2012 18:19:27 -0400 Jul 1, Small cabin plans for log homes http://www.make-my-own-house.com/small-cabin-plans.htmle4178a413c452bf34259b6ca1dcd1266Some log home small cabin plans for the owner builder who wants a rustic touch of class. There are different types of logs used in cabins. Sun, 1 Jul 2012 18:13:27 -0400 Jul 1, Planning a small bathroom makeover with limited space http://www.make-my-own-house.com/small-bathroom-makeover.html9ad860dbb50f00b4490f24ad3ffe016eDesigning and planning a small bathroom makeover Sun, 1 Jul 2012 17:56:54 -0400 Jul 1, Shower pan mortar installation for shower pans made of concrete http://www.make-my-own-house.com/shower-pan-mortar.htmlb9b75b9f7a7c3c24eb58d332a856634aShower pan mortar second layer before tiling to keep and strong watertight seal around the shower pan. How to install an concrete shower pan for odd spaces Sun, 1 Jul 2012 17:53:12 -0400 Jul 1, Shower drain install for shower mortar beds http://www.make-my-own-house.com/shower-drain-install.html98674f99fcbfdd9358600d01d3291844Doing a shower drain install for a concrete tile shower pan that is tight and strong Sun, 1 Jul 2012 17:46:06 -0400 Jul 1, Easiest method for replacing water heater system without an Electrician http://www.make-my-own-house.com/replacing-water-heater.htmlf6e07a710527a4fa7173483517c0e670Basics for replacing water heater system and how to identify a failing electric water heater that is inefficient and runs out of hot water faster than normal Sun, 1 Jul 2012 16:35:28 -0400 Jun 30, Refinancing mortgage rate to avoid foreclosure http://www.make-my-own-house.com/refinancing-mortgage-rate.html4c01d2dfe14f8f9a85659843effb7676Help refinancing mortgage rate to avoid foreclosure Sat, 30 Jun 2012 18:35:31 -0400 Jun 30, Recessed lighting installation instructions for shower lights http://www.make-my-own-house.com/recessed-lighting-installation-instructions.html39937748ea10b97f83a60c00c1f88d1eRecessed lighting installation instructions for sealed shower lights or lights in ceiling canisters Sat, 30 Jun 2012 18:31:30 -0400 Jun 30, Are the price of materials for home construction cheaper? http://www.make-my-own-house.com/price-of-materials.html4116acc87611cf607a63d0298fd1ddb2Price of materials for home construction are cheaper than they have been for a long time. Many building materials are now affordable Sat, 30 Jun 2012 17:49:50 -0400 Jun 30, Basics for painting a metal roof instead of replacing it http://www.make-my-own-house.com/painting-a-metal-roof.html825ef2bfea725520f6f34c09c592e1faIs painting a metal roof an option instead of replacing it when it is faded? Sat, 30 Jun 2012 17:18:09 -0400 Jun 30, Owner builder affidavit to build your own house without a contractors license http://www.make-my-own-house.com/owner-builder-affidavit.html765af747e2277d561aa13c7ce6c43e22Owner builder affidavit to build your own house without a contractors license Sat, 30 Jun 2012 17:07:16 -0400 Jun 30, Modern bathroom lighting in a green home. http://www.make-my-own-house.com/modern-bathroom-lighting.htmlee5bef3df34068c351679c44b72a455bNew and modern bathroom lighting for remodeling and new home construction Sat, 30 Jun 2012 16:31:44 -0400 Jun 30, Modern bathroom ideas for a unique and fun bathroom http://www.make-my-own-house.com/modern-bathroom-ideas.htmladb8826f8f3e2c30271ec35ef60beebdModern bathroom ideas to fit into your lifestyle and creativity. Sat, 30 Jun 2012 15:46:49 -0400 Jun 30, Installing low voltage lighting indoors for stairways http://www.make-my-own-house.com/low-voltage-lighting-indoor.html1195bf50b8627e23822c2956bfe6fb8eInstalling low voltage lighting systems for illuminating stairways Sat, 30 Jun 2012 15:38:30 -0400 Jun 30, Installing low voltage cable lighting in Dining rooms http://www.make-my-own-house.com/low-voltage-cable-lighting.htmlf04910f86d93d982e6726d2ae0795432Installing low voltage cable lighting in Dining rooms Sat, 30 Jun 2012 15:30:00 -0400 Jun 30, Log cabin interior walls http://www.make-my-own-house.com/log-cabin-interior.htmlbd44e2a2255300e35b8ce513e1aa7e8bLog cabin interior walls: Construction, materials and How-to Sat, 30 Jun 2012 10:51:36 -0400 Jun 30, Log cabin ideas on a tight budget http://www.make-my-own-house.com/log-cabin-ideas.htmlfee6afd6dd2393a52790332239e7f1fdInexpensive log cabin ideas for any climate. You can build it yourself. Sat, 30 Jun 2012 10:46:59 -0400 Jun 30, log-cabin-house-plans for a private getaway or a summer home http://www.make-my-own-house.com/log-cabin-house-plans.html89d1f52c6cd7de63d38210777a5f4983Cool log cabin house plans for those who love the look of real wood logs Sat, 30 Jun 2012 10:43:08 -0400 Jun 30, Affordable log cabin floor plans http://www.make-my-own-house.com/log-cabin-floor-plans.htmlfa3e3951ec95d8c3de028e415c6c6186Designing inexpensive log cabin floor plans for the beginning house builder. Sat, 30 Jun 2012 10:37:53 -0400 Jun 29, Installing laminate stone flooring and pebble tile flooring is easy http://www.make-my-own-house.com/laminate-stone-flooring.html00f5824982451238ea88ce1a34d60d0cHow to install laminate stone flooring and pebble tile flatwork. It's easy and quite cheap to add a modern look to floors and walkways Fri, 29 Jun 2012 20:16:16 -0400 Jun 29, New kitchen track lighting and overall kitchen lighting to accentuate areas http://www.make-my-own-house.com/kitchen-track-lighting.htmlb0ebd58f6e6f2d558fef1fd9c28c2928Kitchen lighting for overall illumination and kitchen-track-lighting for accent lighting Fri, 29 Jun 2012 20:06:06 -0400 Jun 29, Basics for installing backerboard for inside shower walls http://www.make-my-own-house.com/installing-backerboard.html7254f43227614389218fc3c79fcb0cb1Basics for installing backerboard for inside shower walls and bathroom walls Fri, 29 Jun 2012 18:33:29 -0400 Jun 29, Learning how to repair drywall and replace damaged drywall sheets for beginners http://www.make-my-own-house.com/how-to-repair-drywall.html43434758fda17b9ff1a42b09d07f7056Learning how to repair drywall and replace damaged drywall sheets Fri, 29 Jun 2012 17:51:11 -0400 Jun 29, Learning howto install canister lighting for a modern home. track lighting http://www.make-my-own-house.com/how-to-install-recessed-lighting.html596c83b524127e1032c54d362cc04fcbCeiling light installation using light canisters and baffles with a built in electrical box into ceiling rafters before the sheetrock goes on Fri, 29 Jun 2012 17:25:13 -0400 Jun 29, How to build a sidewalk with little or no experience http://www.make-my-own-house.com/how-to-build-a-sidewalk.html2bccc952cb9bc926b2eb3dda154d8199How to build a sidewalk to make your yard or patio more beautiful. Building a walkway requires 2X4s, mesh wiring and cement Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:01:09 -0400 Jun 29, If you're wondering about the price of sheetrock then you can find it here http://www.make-my-own-house.com/how-much-does-drywall-cost.htmlea16fc8cce97fb3684e2dde290ed23deThis gives you an estimate on the price of drywall and installation. There are a few things that help calculate the overall cost of sheetrock, tape mud and screws. Fri, 29 Jun 2012 15:43:59 -0400 Jun 29, Reasons for the housing crisis and how to avoid it in the future http://www.make-my-own-house.com/housing-crisis.htmlec5a5fde93a152e77dbba75516e5cf76Reasons for the housing crisis and how to avoid it in the future Fri, 29 Jun 2012 15:36:26 -0400 Jun 28, Framing a wall for a bathroom shower stall http://www.make-my-own-house.com/framing-a-wall.htmlbdaf58b87e4763b39247ffc95ddba301Framing a wall for a shower stall and other techniques for bathroom plans Thu, 28 Jun 2012 12:26:38 -0400 Jun 28, Using flex system lighting for ceiling accent illumination. http://www.make-my-own-house.com/flex-track-lighting.html982cc4c00b7f2d80e40a677f63928986Installing flex track lights to accent wall and ceiling illumination in areas where lighting has to focus on certain items Thu, 28 Jun 2012 11:07:56 -0400 Jun 27, e book download of electrical formulas to print out and read http://www.make-my-own-house.com/electrical-formulas.html7ed4b86addb7380df564225180461086 Free E-book download of electrical formulas and residential wiring diagrams. Wed, 27 Jun 2012 17:12:20 -0400 Jun 27, Electrical diagrams for home wiring http://www.make-my-own-house.com/electrical-diagrams.htmla8df2fc636753a7501181a37c43b63c2Electrical diagrams for installing and repairing home wiring. Diagrams for home electrical lighting, networking, 120-volt and 240-volt circuits Wed, 27 Jun 2012 17:08:40 -0400 Jun 26, Using contemporary track lighting for your family room http://www.make-my-own-house.com/contemporary-track-lighting.htmlaa6ed2d4362e92f219003d59d5fe4cbfHow to use track lighting for added ambiance in your family room Tue, 26 Jun 2012 17:25:40 -0400 Jun 26, Planning a building a concrete-shower-pan and shower stall from mortar http://www.make-my-own-house.com/concrete-shower-pan.html6a3f3df1a9c4b6308abc21cb7e1bb04econcrete shower pan made of mortar for shower stalls Tue, 26 Jun 2012 17:05:28 -0400 Jun 26, Installing cable rack lighting for a new home or remodeling project. http://www.make-my-own-house.com/cable-track-lighting.html29746d48bcb0a9f1d4762cd1c2b85330How to install cable track lighting electrical diagrams. Tue, 26 Jun 2012 14:35:53 -0400 Jun 25, building a shower pan made of mortar for bathroom remodel projects http://www.make-my-own-house.com/building-a-shower-pan.html187d27ac65617b8a70f8ccbcbf4742a7Easy DIY steps for building a shower pan made of mortar for a shower stall remodeling project for a modern tile bathroom. Mon, 25 Jun 2012 19:02:51 -0400 Jun 25, building a log cabin with logs for trusses and roof framing http://www.make-my-own-house.com/building-a-log-cabin.html760bb2756025a754d97c275f0bb3f342Housebuilding basics for building a log cabin with trusses and roof poles or logs Mon, 25 Jun 2012 18:58:45 -0400 Jun 25, Learn how to build a shower stall using rubber liner and mortar and tile. http://www.make-my-own-house.com/build-a-shower-stall.html03412e6bc2f74bed48f0f1d93eb39ee1build a shower stall using rubber membrane on the shower pan and pouring mortar into the shower pan to make a smooth surface for a tile shower floor. Mon, 25 Jun 2012 18:04:32 -0400 Jun 25, The best mortgage advice for refinancing a home http://www.make-my-own-house.com/best-mortgage-advice.htmlabf6c6d1a919c27a2a8362135a915fe6The best mortgage advice for refinancing or building a new home Mon, 25 Jun 2012 16:12:36 -0400 Jun 25, Finding the best landscaping ideas to make your home project the best it can be http://www.make-my-own-house.com/best-landscaping-ideas.htmleea685f9128d5c1062433f3e737fe614Getting the best landscaping ideas for a dream garden, patio, or lawn Mon, 25 Jun 2012 16:08:58 -0400 May 26, homebuilder contact page http://www.make-my-own-house.com/owner-builder.htmlfe9a06b566a3fe3ab0ca402e6b285c49owner-builder Sat, 26 May 2012 01:02:50 -0400 May 19, housebuilder-site-map that in cludes all links to house construction aspects http://www.make-my-own-house.com/housebuilder-site-map.htmle8e6b1bfecc77d1c72fb583f4ee6e74dhousebuilder-site-map that contains direct links to all aspects of the home building process. It details the steps necessary for planning and building a home without the help of contractors. Sat, 19 May 2012 17:06:02 -0400 Dec 31, How to install a subfloor and floor joists http://www.make-my-own-house.com/subfloor.html0b0b228e2768e974d4afb9ec2dd7681bInstalling the subfloor with joists and covering that attaches to the foundation Sat, 31 Dec 2011 14:24:39 -0500 Oct 13, How to paint vinyl siding http://www.make-my-own-house.com/make-my-own-house-blog.html#How-to-paint-vinyl-siding8b583d8a47321ad30ddc065e909628af<img src="http://www.make-my-own-house.com/images/house113.JPG"> I really enjoy the ease of installing vinyl siding. The low cost and durability make it a bargain as well. Even the best quality siding will fade over the years though. Five years ago, homeowners had very few options when it came to restoring faded siding. The only real option was to replace it. That was kind of expensive if the labor was hired out. Now we have a better and very affordable option. Vinyl siding can now be painted with special paint that allows the vinyl to expand and contract with fluctuating temperatures. Be sure to check out my new section for painting vinyl siding. Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:59:36 -0400 Sep 16, How to paint a metal roof http://www.make-my-own-house.com/make-my-own-house-blog.html#How-to-paint-a-metal-roof35971469cfccfe60a20dc51dbd9925d8<img src="http://www.make-my-own-house.com/images/house113.JPG"align="center"> Painting a faded metal roof is much cheaper than replacing it, but there are some really crucial steps before applying the paint. It's all about getting the surface of the metal completely clean. Hey, if it can save you thousands of dollars, it's worth it! Fri, 16 Sep 2011 15:40:30 -0400 Sep 10, Wiring a 3-way light switch http://www.make-my-own-house.com/make-my-own-house-blog.html#Wiring-a-3-way-light-switchb565c270e9d4e350d0654dae2187507d<img src="http://www.make-my-own-house.com/images/easythreewayRs.jpg"align="center"> Wiring a light that is controlled from two or more locations is a little tricky. This is where wiring diagrams come in handy. Be sure to download my free E book that shows many common wiring diagrams at:<br><br><a href="http://www.make-my-own-house.com/housebuilding-ezine.html">Housebuilder library </a> Sat, 10 Sep 2011 12:58:49 -0400 Sep 5, Doing a bathroom renovation? http://www.make-my-own-house.com/make-my-own-house-blog.html#Doing-a-bathroom-renovatione9fb1be03cc27bddab32429056d68669<img src="http://www.make-my-own-house.com/images/greenbath.JPG"align="center"> <br> If you're deciding to renovate a bathroom then you'll definitely want to visit my renovations page and even download a free E book that shows how to build a shower, install tile, replace a toilet and install a sink. Mon, 5 Sep 2011 13:09:31 -0400