Probably the most fun part of home construction design.

Make your yard a showcase. Plan it accordingly by adding the right vegetation for your region and utilizing the sun where it crosses your property.

Picking the right trees and shrubs can save energy costs and provide wind protection.

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Getting Started:

Step 1: develop the plan
take a completed draft of the spec sheet to your architect or planner, who will can customize a home building plan or revise an existing plan that meets your specs.

use your spec sheet and floor plan to bid the construction project to contractors


Step 2: get required building permits
It will either be up to you or the contractor to obtain each permit.

• all about permits
  
• lookup your local government for permit information
  
  

Step 3: find pre-screened contractors and
other service providers:

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