3 Promises Owner Builders Must Make

The bury the biscuit head ceremony conducted by Keith Kelsch ,the owner builder trainer. At How to Build Your Own Home, we teach owner builders the importance of burying their biscuit head and to promise to abide three very important principles. See more at howtobuildyourownhome.com. Also see kelschconstruction.com.

[@TOMTOM-nh3nl]

Thank You

[@wnruffing]

I have renovated a bunch properties (flips and rental holds) and early on my mentor challenged me to never swing a hammer. That was very helpful advice. I have learned to respect the subs I have worked with and that has freed up my time to do more important things.

[@HowToBuildYourOwnHome]

Great comment speaking wisdom.

[@robertovalle655]

YES! Thank you!! I'm on a different field, I'm a consultant but I believe in paying people in such a way that they know I respect them and I respect their craft or their skill.

[@HowToBuildYourOwnHome]

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[@nicolelomax6325]

Very informative. Thank you

[@HowToBuildYourOwnHome]

You are welcome

[@kenmammel7748]

Really good advice. Thank you.

[@HowToBuildYourOwnHome]

Thanks. I will keep it up.

[@dannydaniels7619]

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[@HowToBuildYourOwnHome]

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[@bmo5082]

Good advice. The saying "you bit off more than you can chew" comes to mind. Im convinced that if you want to build a home all by yourself, it better be around 400 SF, or you better be in terrific shape and have loads of connections, tools and equipment at your disposal.

[@jerrylsomani3638]

I totally agree with you with regards to respecting those workers/builders who work on your house and paying them a fairly for the work that they do. It builds a good relationship with the worker/builders, they respect you, they'll listen to you, and the will make an effort to do the job right. I heard stories of builders who cut corners, crap in peoples houses while building, you name it. All because the builder didn't pay their workers a fair pay and they rushed jobs.

[@HowToBuildYourOwnHome]

Well said!

[@12vLife]

Anybody know what the cheapest way to get a temporary power pole on a residential vacant Florida lot without a house building permit? The lot does not have houses for 1000sq ft, but there is a Duke pole 200' away. The road is very narrow and soft, yet I've been able to drive into the lot. Duke Power said they would provide temporary power up to 100a power with a permit (possibly at a cost), but the county needs to inspect first. What kind of permit will be allowed? irrigation? clearing? I have a shallow well I drilled that works very well, but not with permits. And finally, I'm looking to buy an EV truck and also need power to charge the truck, since no charge stations anywhere around.. just wondering how flexible and understanding the county is going to be me? I suspect the county is going to respond in one of two ways, 1. your lot is inaccessable 2. here's a fine for clearing and digging without a survery or permit. BTW, I had previously reached out to the county about possibly improving the roads and their response was there were not enough resources or customers on that street.

[@HowToBuildYourOwnHome]

Most areas require a build permit before allowing for temporary power. Check with local building official.

[@picachewable]

Building with dignity! Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@HowToBuildYourOwnHome]

Glad to help.

[@hightide-mcknotts]

Great Advice once again!

[@HowToBuildYourOwnHome]

Thanks for the support. I will keep doing my best.

[@tszymk77]

God bless you Sir.

[@HowToBuildYourOwnHome]

thanks