http://www.kithomebasics.com/kit-home-blog.html The Kit Home Basics Blog keeps you up-to-date with all additions and changes to the Kithomebasics.com Web site. Subscribe here. en-us kit home Mon, 09 Aug 2010 21:11:32 GMT Mon, 09 Aug 2010 21:11:32 GMT kithomebasics.com http://www.kithomebasics.com/house-floor-plans.html Hundreds of excellent house floor plans are available to create your perfect kit home and the beginning of your building adventure. Mon, 09 Aug 2010 21:11:31 GMT http://www.kithomebasics.com/home-building-plans.html To get home building plans operational, you need to do your groundwork. Here we list and explain the due diligence involved to successfully begin your kit home building venture. Sat, 07 Aug 2010 11:50:47 GMT http://www.kithomebasics.com/homeowner-constructed-two-personal-homes.html Isn't it contradictory to list 'insect resistance' as a pro under slab and then list 'termites more prevalent' as a con. 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I could have layed the slab but I didn't have the Sun, 24 Jan 2010 10:46:13 GMT http://www.kithomebasics.com/why-do-i-need-a-soil-test.html Q. I have a completely flat block with little or no clay and high enough not to be flooded, we are going to set piers under a raised floor, why do I need Sat, 23 Jan 2010 02:29:37 GMT http://www.kithomebasics.com/iron-or-tiled-roof.html When I was choosing a kit my wife wanted tiles, like the neighbours. Her friend all had tiles and she said they 'swore' by them. I asked her if they Sat, 23 Jan 2010 01:50:52 GMT http://www.kithomebasics.com/drywall-finishing-techniques.html These drywall finishing techniques will complete your kit home do it yourself drywall installation Fri, 22 Jan 2010 07:18:35 GMT http://www.kithomebasics.com/drywall-tips.html Find lots of drywall tips here to reveal how a kit home owner builder can successfully install drywall. 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Mon, 04 Jan 2010 07:33:33 GMT http://www.kithomebasics.com/diy-flooring.html A visual guide to kit home DIY flooring using particle board. Raised floor systems provide the perfect base for structural sheet flooring. Thu, 31 Dec 2009 23:05:26 GMT http://www.kithomebasics.com/concrete-footing-details.html Kit home concrete footing details outlined for the diy ownerbuilder to plan and build, whether you choose a slab or pier and beam footings. Sun, 20 Dec 2009 03:20:07 GMT http://www.kithomebasics.com/small-house-plans.html Take your pick of the webs best free small house plans to build your own basic kit home. Get the best resources for small home kit floor planning. Fri, 18 Dec 2009 21:14:46 GMT http://www.kithomebasics.com/inclusion.html To build your own home kit a comprehensive inclusion list is essential. The included kit home building manual enables you to be your own contractor from start to finish. 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Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:30:27 GMT http://www.kithomebasics.com/diy-concrete.html DIY concrete slab building entails a step by step system of tasks designed to complete the foundations for your kit home. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:26:04 GMT http://www.kithomebasics.com/floor-joist-span-tables.html You can use floor joist span tables to determine your joist positioning and bridging or just use the joists and specifications determined and provided by your kit home engineers. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:55:51 GMT