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You will be the best homeowner contractor, we know it, you have an eye for quality.

Many homeowners may not realize that being their own contractor can be very rewarding. You never know, you might be able to build your new home for under the $158/sf the contractor bid.

By Writers Pool published 11-2-2016 updated 3-10-2023
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How to calculate your Wind, Snow, Tornado and Seismic risk assessment and apply that information to your build

Many times your fastener schedule isnt complete or may actually be missing from your design prints. Its up to the homeowner to make sure every fastener used in your build is what the industry calls for and meets or exceeds code requirements.

By Murray Wennerlund published 9-26-2022 updated 9-26-2022
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Louisiana State Contractors Licensing information from a Homeowners understanding

So many of us trust our contractors to do us right. Many of us dont know there are over 4,000 licensed and insured contractors in the state covering foundations to electrical. But all to often we hire a general contractor that hires unlicensed workers.

By Murray Wennerlund published 10-23-2018 updated 5-4-2022
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