59. CASE STUDY: Our First Cabin with Sarah Victoria & Matt Ng
Here's what you'll learn:
Sarah and Matt's story and inspiration.
Buying plans on the internet.
What's not included in online plans.
How much research you should be doing as a first time builder.
Building a traditional cabin with non traditional materials.
Project Highlight of the Week: Our First Cabin!
“The first step we took with our plans was speaking to an architect.”
-Matt Ng, Our First Cabin
Show Notes:
0:30 - Introduction to episode 59 and Sarah Victoria and Matt Ng.
1:56 - What inspired their build.
4:21 - Project Highlight of the week: Our First Cabin.
5:13 - Sarah and Matt’s experience buying home plans on the internet.
10:34 - Benefits of buying plans for first time builders.
13:22 - Everything that goes into customizing plans.
16:05 - What was not included in the pre-drawn plans.
17:48 - What happens under the ground is just as important as above ground.
19:34 - Incorporating innovative materials to save money.
24:00 - How doing your research impacts your project.
27:00 - Triple pane windows.
30:10 - Alternatives to basement foundations.
34:15 - Would they do it again? And what would they do differently?
38:25 - How building a home strengthens a relationship.
43:53 - Concluding thoughts for ep. 59.
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Look out for a booking link for Our First Cabin in spring of 2024 - after mud season.
Supplementary episodes for today's conversation:
Buying Home Plans On The Internet: Who Can You Trust And What Is LegitWhy You Need An Architect (...Especially If You Think You Don't)Launching Builder Ready Plans: Your Questions Answered
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