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Q: Should I buy or build an outdoor room?

• <div><p>Prefab kits like a small sunroom for around <b>$20,000</b> or even a basic gazebo roof for as little as $60 can save you big over professional installation. However, you lose the option for customization, and these structures tend not to last nearly as long. As for bigger projects like a deck or patio, you shouldn&rsquo;t go with the DIY route unless you&rsquo;re fully prepped with the tools and know-how to get it done right. Mistakes can be frustrating and costly, so choose a pro if you&rsquo;re looking to eliminate your risk of error.</p></div>

Q: Are green homes more affordable to build?

• <div><p>Green homes are often more expensive to build, averaging around $200 per square foot compared to the $150 per square foot you&rsquo;d spend to build a standard home. However, green homes can save you money on your utility bills by consuming less energy or creating energy using solar panels or wind turbines on-site. They&rsquo;re more expensive to build, but they often end up costing less in the long run. </p></div>

Q: What’s the difference between a custom home and a spec home?

• <div><p>A custom home is one that you design from the ground up, allowing you to customize everything from the square footage to the interior layout to all of the materials used. A spec home is one that a builder has designed and gotten approvals for. Spec homes may give you some limited options for the layout and materials, but most of the build is pre-set. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/cost-to-build-custom-home.htm">Custom homes cost</a> more and take longer to build.</p></div>

Q: How much does a modular home cost?

• <div><p>Depending on size, customization, and location, costs range from $100,000 to $300,000.</p></div>

Q: How long does it take to build a log cabin?

• <div><p>How long it takes to build a log cabin depends on a variety of factors, including its size and design, and whether or not you have to clear the land. Construction can take a few weeks for a prefab log cabin on an established site, but up to eight or nine months for a custom cabin on undeveloped land. In comparison, the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-long-does-it-take-build-house.htm">timeline to build a house</a> is typically four to 12 months.</p></div>

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Last update on November 30, 2025

Reviewed in November 2024
Blaze Brockway Contracting — To Blaze & his talented team — Thank you for your amazing work!!! What a project you undertook. We started out with some updates — screened porch & siding. Inspecting our home, you quickly discovered severe structural issues. Previous contractors never followed...
Blaze Brockway Contracting
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Reviewed in October 2024
Build Wise did an excellent job and completed my porch in a timely manner.
Build Wise Contracting LLC
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Reviewed in August 2024
Patrick and co. did an amazing job installing shiplap over our fireplace, building and staining shelves for our built-ins, and repairing trim around our home. I could not recommend them enough!
Allserve Home Repair, LLC.
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Reviewed in June 2024
I love these guys! They have helped me totally transform my home. We’re not done yet, and I will do more with them
M&W Handymen
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Reviewed in January 2023
Duane, Phyllis and Logan are great folks to work with! Their family business is professional and responsive, and theyâ re just plain good at what they do. In addition to building a new side porch for us, they have also completed roof repairs; in both cases, we were able to schedule an...
Continuity Construction Services, Inc.
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Reviewed in December 2016
They do excellent work. They are very precise in what they do. All around, out of 10, I would give them 50! EDIT: I gave them $5000 to build a building and we changed our plans. They said they would be out in December, but they never showed. I have been trying to call them to get them to come...
Preferred Exteriors and Renovations
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Reviewed in October 2016
The only regret I have about hiring Kimberkleen is that I did not do it sooner! The initial few cleanings went so well that they now come regularly, every 2 weeks. It's so nice to come home to a very clean house! I recently picked up a 2nd job so the time their service frees up is very valuable...
Kimberkleen Housecleaning II
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Reviewed in January 2015
I called them in to do a chimney sweep. I had never had one performed in the 15 years we've lived in our 22 year-old home and I expected a mess. The tech arrived as scheduled, took one quick look up the flue, and could tell immediately that it was spotless and did not require a full service...
ITHACA STOVE WORKS
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Reviewed in January 2014
Excavation around building to improve drainage, replace sump pumps, leveling area for parking.
G R VAN VALEN INC
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Reviewed in March 2012
He definitely takes pride in his work and is meticulous/conscientious. He is the best builder in my opinion. He takes his time to make sure it is done to his perfected standards.
Hammond Jon Builder
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