New build 24x36 plus 6x11 utility room

Migraine Craftsman · October 11, 2018, 06:43:20 PM

Hello all I started a small house build 930 total square feet. I joined this forum a long time ago (At least 6 or 7 years) but I forgot my username. I even at one point bought the 20x30 single story plan but nothing ever came of it. But now I do build small homes as a one man show (business) and figured I would join back again to the place where the building seeds came from.

This forum got me started so to speak to where I am now. So I am going to show you my progress and tell you pricing of everything which people seldom do.

azgreg · October 11, 2018, 09:30:37 PM

I like it. Got a bit of "dogtrot" vibe to it. Might want to consider flipping the right side of the house to shorten up your plumbing runs though.

October 12, 2018, 08:13:25 AM

Thx, I,m trying to keep things simple so its not an expensive project. The plumbing wasnt bad as for the price of it ($4500) out the door price.

The plan was my own design, so I'm glad you like it. I do have a youtube chennel where I document all the progress, I just released my third episode this morning (New channel) I'm gonna cover ALL the steps and share prices on what I pay.

Here is the link https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1dbmuQ4FRhE7yIXmRhVptQ or just google "Migraine Craftsman youtube" and you'll find me.

If you guys have questions ask, and if you follow the build you'll know exactly how much it costs to build a small house.

Migraine Craftsman · October 13, 2018, 06:18:15 PM

Getting ready for slab.

Gravel is in, the string is there to make sure I got room for 4 inches of concrete at least.

Check this little guy out

Not mine but maybe one day. My office is to the right of it (It's yellow)

Migraine Craftsman · October 19, 2018, 09:12:20 AM

Good Morning

Well the foundation is done here is some pics

I also posted an updated video and the price how much it cost. (video is below)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COwuiCvLlhA

October 19, 2018, 01:38:26 PM

Looking forward to seeing your build takes shape.

Just curious...do you plan on adding a front covered porch? Any rendering pictures of your house to share?

Migraine Craftsman · October 19, 2018, 02:08:54 PM

Quote from: PHU on October 19, 2018, 01:38:26 PM
Looking forward to seeing your build takes shape. Just curious...do you plan on adding a front covered porch? Any rendering pictures of your house to share?

Yes a tiny from porch just for aesthetic/curb appeal. As for rendering the software I use it looks like .....well it doesnt look good lol. But if you really wanna see it I can make it happen just keep that in mind, I'll do it later tonight.

Migraine Craftsman · October 19, 2018, 07:12:40 PM

Quote from: PHU on October 19, 2018, 01:38:26 PM
Looking forward to seeing your build takes shape. Just curious...do you plan on adding a front covered porch? Any rendering pictures of your house to share?

There you go PHU

Also snuck in my kitchen layout.

Migraine Craftsman · October 26, 2018, 01:10:49 PM

Helloes all, take a look at this screenshot the most fun part has begun.

If you head over to the channel you can hear me blab about it

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1dbmuQ4FRhE7yIXmRhVptQ

That was one day of work (Mostly planning and light framing) The second day that's where real progress took place, I'll post that in a couple of days.

October 27, 2018, 04:04:37 PM

Wow- it's really coming on.
What program did you use for your rendering?

Migraine Craftsman · October 27, 2018, 07:33:46 PM

Quote from: Rys on October 27, 2018, 04:04:37 PM
Wow- it's really coming on.
What program did you use for your rendering?

Old version of "home designer chief architect" and reason I use the older version is that I like the simplicity of it. It's not pretty but it works lol and I've built many homes using that software. I just literally posted a tiny house cabin on twitter (16 by 20) 320 square feet that I made using the software. Thx for the comment on my project.

I might build that crazy thing next we will see

Migraine Craftsman · November 02, 2018, 11:17:01 AM

Got more progress, more framing, house is going up.

and a video,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxDkelODRW8

This is one of my favorite parts of construction. You get to this point and you are on your way. Budget looks good I should be able to knock this out for under 100k.

Migraine Craftsman · November 09, 2018, 12:22:28 PM

I have another update on the house. It's the third day of framing so about 24 hours of framing the house and this is where I am at. Next update will be the trusses going up, they were $2400 a 5/12 pitch a mix of scissor trusses, common and gable. Take a look..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31ris7Iyung

paul s · November 16, 2018, 06:31:36 AM

nice build

the 24 x 36 reminds me so much of my Dad, he onlybuilt in numbers divisable by 4, and our third 'camp' was 24 x 36

a single 36 foot wall down the middle, with 3 equal size bedrooms and a 5 foot wide bath on one side

the other side was one rome kit, dine, live,

total cost in 1963 was 900 dollars, it still stands.

built with no electricity.

paul

November 16, 2018, 11:27:52 AM

$900 bucks wow. Your father was a smart man anything divisable by 4 is less work cutting/fitting since most materials come in those lengths. That is what I try to do as well, you talk to these old timers and they have some much real world knowledge its amazing. The book smart people are a different breed.

I think 24 x 36 is plenty big for 1 or 2 people maybe even a kid. Low utilities taxes less cleaning whats not to love.

My new progress build is below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUC8Nt3MFDo&t=

Migraine Craftsman · November 23, 2018, 10:55:34 AM

Good Morning,

I have an update on my build for you. Created a tiny porch for some curb appeal also windows went in $1200, and got a gutter quote for $863. I took some notes from our member Mike 870 and stuck some music into the video, Mike if you read this tell me what you think.

Cheers now coffee time

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuU1JNu0430

Mike 870 · November 29, 2018, 04:40:19 PM

Looks good man, I like the music. Looks like you have a really nice view from your build site.

Migraine Craftsman · November 30, 2018, 11:38:27 AM

Quote from: Mike 870 on November 29, 2018, 04:40:19 PM
Looks good man, I like the music. Looks like you have a really nice view from your build site.

Thx Mike, I just uploaded a new episode. In this one I show the price of the roof(labor included) and also siding material prices. Mike, I also shortened the episode so it's easier to watch. (learning from you)

I climbed the roof on this episode lol, I use to climb everything when I was a kid, so that was fun. My neighbor thought I was crazy, she wasn't wrong lol.

I also want to thank everyone who watches the episodes it helps my channel and I really appreciate it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0jHwSHasPc

Migraine Craftsman · December 07, 2018, 01:31:40 PM

Got another update on the 930 square foot house. In this one more siding got done and you can hear me talk about my business moto and what I do with my time.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IHa1hEJiFg

archimedes · December 08, 2018, 02:55:14 PM

Nice.

What kind of windows are those? I've never seen that window trim detail with Hardie board before.

December 08, 2018, 04:15:39 PM

Quote from: archimedes on December 08, 2018, 02:55:14 PM
Nice.

What kind of windows are those? I've never seen that window trim detail with Hardie board before.

Reliabilt series 150

Basic window nothing fancy, you can get them at Lowes and bunch other places.

willy535 · December 09, 2018, 05:52:42 PM

wish you would have had some pics of rough plumbing before pouring pad,are you sewer or septic,dont see any vents coming through roof.house looking good,very practical

Migraine Craftsman · December 10, 2018, 03:32:01 PM

Quote from: willy535 on December 09, 2018, 05:52:42 PM
wish you would have had some pics of rough plumbing before pouring pad,are you sewer or septic,dont see any vents coming through roof.house looking good,very practical

Willy I can do better then pictures

long boring episode but you get a lot of good viewing angles of the sewer system.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrVvYcqOtBY

Vents are coming up in a few videos, as well as the plumbers update. I'm documenting this build step by step and showing how much it takes to actually build a house. Also I am on city sewer, this lot was very small septic would have been almost impossible.

MelH · December 10, 2018, 06:56:58 PM

I like this main level floor plan, but need just a little more room - can this be built like the 20x30 1.5 with a loft on the second floor? Keep everything on the bottom as is but push another level up vertically?

Migraine Craftsman · December 10, 2018, 08:15:35 PM

Quote from: MelH on December 10, 2018, 06:56:58 PM
I like this main level floor plan, but need just a little more room - can this be built like the 20x30 1.5 with a loft on the second floor? Keep everything on the bottom as is but push another level up vertically?

It can, I actually thought about doing that in the future some time.

There would be 2 options, since the space is limited and every inch accounted for they would be.

1. Add a spiral staricase in the middle to access the top and a bridge going from one side to the other( I love the bridge idea )
2. Strech the floor plan by 4 feet to 24*40 and put in regular stairs.

I like my crazy bridge idea lol, glad you like the plan just wait till you see the inside, in couple more episodes.