Mindblown: a blog about the Home Construction Spreadsheet

Looking for a Free Construction Budget Template? Click the button below to download a free copy. How to Estimate Cost to Build a House? You can get a ballpark idea by estimating the cost per square foot to build a house. But to bring real accuracy, each detail of the construction must be detailed. Watch…

Are you looking for criteria on How to Select a General Contractor? There are a few criteria we will go through for that, but one good thing to have is a way to create an independent budget so that you can check the prices you are quoted. The Home Construction Spreadsheet is a tool built…

First Steps to Building a House? To build your own house you will need a plan. That plan needs to include budget and schedule. The plan should list step-by-step what to do to build the house. The Home Construction Spreadsheet covers these. Watch the video here to see how it operates. The steps on how…

Are you wondering about Permits to Build a House? The best place to start is by searching the “residential permits” + the name of the county where your home will be located. When building a house you will need a way to track the cost of building a home, the schedule, coordinate all the material…

Are you wondering Do I Need a License to Build My Own House? Typically, there is an exemption for an owner builder. As a general contractor you will need a way to track the cost of building a home, the schedule, coordinate all the material to be purchased and subcontractors. The video at the link…

A rule-of-thumb cost to install drywall for a new house is $1.50 to $3.00 per square foot. The tool in the following link shows a tool to price a custom home, setup a schedule and develop a step-by-step checklist to build a home. How to Estimate Cost to Build a House? You can get a…

The cost to install new flooring for a house can range from $1500 to $5000 or more depending on several factors. The tool in the following link shows a tool to price a custom home, setup a schedule and develop a step-by-step checklist to build a home. How to Estimate Cost to Build a House?…

A rule-of-thumb cost to install roofing for a new house is $4.50 to $7.50 per square foot. The tool in the following link shows a tool to price a custom home, setup a schedule and develop a step-by-step checklist to build a home. How to Estimate Cost to Build a House? You can get a…

If you’re building a home, a competitor to RSMeans is the Home Construction Spreadsheet. Intuitive. RS Means Competitor: Home Construction Spreadsheet How to Estimate Cost to Build a House? If you’re building a home, a competitor to RSMeans is the Home Construction Spreadsheet. You can get a ballpark idea by estimating the cost per square…

A rule-of-thumb cost to install HVAC in a new house is $7,500 to $12,500. The tool in the following link shows a tool to price a custom home, setup a schedule and develop a step-by-step checklist to build a home. How to Estimate Cost to Build a House? You can get a ballpark idea by…