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    Pros and Cons of Different Deck, Porch and Patio Materials (Natural Stone, Concrete Pavers, Poured Concrete, Tile, Brick, Wood Composite, And Wood)—BYHYU 105

    Pros and Cons of Different Deck, Porch and Patio Materials (Natural Stone, Concrete Pavers, Poured Concrete, Tile, Brick, Wood Composite, And Wood)—BY…

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    Pros and Cons of Different Deck, Porch and Patio Materials (Natural Stone, Concrete Pavers, Poured Concrete, Tile, Brick, Wood Composite, And Wood)—BY…

    FromBuild Your House Yourself University

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    Length:
    12 minutes
    Released:
    Feb 21, 2018
    Format:
    Podcast episode

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    Outdoor living spaces are more important than ever.  Most folks building new homes want a deck, porch and/or patio where they can entertain or just relax as a family.  When choosing the materials for the construction of your porch, deck or patio, the style of your home and your personal preference should definitely be considered.  A traditional colonial-style home would look nice with a brick patio, for example, whereas a more contemporary house might look better with an outdoor space made of poured concrete or sleek pavers.  But, in addition to aesthetic considerations, we should also think about maintenance, cost, and the pros and cons of each material. Show notes at BYHYU.com
    Released:
    Feb 21, 2018
    Format:
    Podcast episode

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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.