- The "Wall Street Journal" reports that homeowners need to be prepared for possible cost overruns of 10 to 20 percent during construction. The home construction process can involve any number of unexpected problems that homeowners or the construction company cannot always forecast. The weather can cause delays that halt construction or even ruin completed portions of the project. Also, homeowners may want to implement last-minute changes that could increase costs.
- While air quality may not be top-of-mind for individuals building a home, it can certainly affect living conditions. While installing a high-quality ventilation system will help to ensure air quality, individuals may also want to consider not having carpeted floors in living rooms and bedrooms. Carpeting often contains allergens and has a tendency to collect dust. Even cleaning carpets can be a problem, because it may increase the level of microbes in the air.
- Individuals building a home should consider the size of their hallways. Narrow hallways make it difficult for furniture to be moved in, which can cause walls to be scratched by bed frames, cabinets and other large items. For large families, hallways should be wide enough to handle extra traffic.
- Homeowners need to be aware of the time it takes to build. Custom home construction can take anywhere from five to nine months after ground has been broken. If its existing home has been sold, a family will likely have to make other living arrangements until the new home is ready.
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