09-06-2005, 08:20 AM
Aloha,
Since everyones been asking for a discussion on this, I though why not be proactive about this.
I have built a few homes as owner builder and from the mainland believe it or not....many mistakes learned along the way and issues with materials, contractors and subs have been bridged. Its really hard blowing up with these challenges and even more difficult with the lack/unskilled laborers around so you have to be very diplomatic with the people you work with and always think positively in spite of all the challenges.
I wouldn't recommend doing this out of the location unless you really know what you are doing and even then the people that support you do take alot of shortcuts. I have posted some constructive comments on other posts and will paste them to this link to create a constructive/consistent post for everyone to follow and add any comments.
best,
noel
Since everyones been asking for a discussion on this, I though why not be proactive about this.
I have built a few homes as owner builder and from the mainland believe it or not....many mistakes learned along the way and issues with materials, contractors and subs have been bridged. Its really hard blowing up with these challenges and even more difficult with the lack/unskilled laborers around so you have to be very diplomatic with the people you work with and always think positively in spite of all the challenges.
I wouldn't recommend doing this out of the location unless you really know what you are doing and even then the people that support you do take alot of shortcuts. I have posted some constructive comments on other posts and will paste them to this link to create a constructive/consistent post for everyone to follow and add any comments.
best,
noel