Is designing and building your own home difficult? Is it any different/cheaper from buying?
I want to build one day, despite people's objections; I'm an Architectural Draftsman and feel the desire to live in a house I designed by me; has anyone ever done so; I've heard and met people who have but not of their adventures through their project. What is it like? Was it worth it? I would like to build in the country side; semi-rural: it snows up there. I will be living alone w/ pets. I would like natural building materials such as stone, timber; even concrete masonry units; would like a basement and attic; two story structure; of the Italian villa style/cabin or contry cottage. I would love to do some painting up there and have a library and home office; a car shed, two-car garage; and a room for my collections of items of the history and weoponry; I would like the house to be a family freindly home: to gather relatives in times of reunion or yearly tradiditon, having for them rooms to stay the night(s).
as an architect, i can foresee your thoughts.
when you have so many desires and dream house, you will really enjoy building it and you ll not find it difficult.
you should not buy it. you r adapted to live in a constructed house that u buy.
when u design your own, you can design to your needs.
also , you can save cost in various economical ways of treating your walls, flooring, elevation etc.