by Alison Moore Smith | Sep 8, 2010 | Design Your Own House, for Home
The counter and tub surround selection took a very circuitous path. I love the look of tile and had a lot in our first build in Boca Raton, but I really (really) hate grout. So we went with concrete floors and priced out anything-but-tile surfaces. It wasn't until we...
by Alison Moore Smith | Aug 30, 2010 | for Home
The building process has been very slow and difficult. First we were given a May finish, then June. Now it's September and we're still renting with no sure finish date in sight. We are calling most of the subs daily…although I don't think that should be our job. Most...
by Alison Moore Smith | Aug 25, 2010 | Design Your Own House, for Home
We are looking for appliances for our new home. We are prepared to order online, but could be persuaded to order locally if the prices are competitive. Below is the package we have decided on. If you're interested in bidding, please comment below or use the contact...
by Alison Moore Smith | Jul 24, 2010 | Design Your Own House, for Home
My builder got a phone call from a lighting wholesaler. He was distraught when he found—after reading this blog—that I was purchasing a good portion of my lighting online. He said we were making a big mistake. His response was not unlike that of the plumbing...
by Alison Moore Smith | Jul 23, 2010 | Design Your Own House, for Home
We are ready (finally!) to look for landscaping bids. We've been looking forward to this stage for…forever. In addition to a landscape design, we would like a maintenance schedule to explain needed watering, fertilizing, pruning, etc., of the plants in the yard. If...
