Our story
We didn't just research it. We did it.
Raw woods to a framed house, with our own hands. Here's some of it.
A $30 mini-course
How to get started with your first home build.
Go from “I want to build” to “I know what to investigate next.” Five short lessons on how we found land, what we checked, how we budgeted, and how we organized the beginning, each with a worksheet we fill out on our own project.
- 5 videos, 8 to 10 minutes each
- 5 fill-in worksheets
- Lifetime access
The hardest part is knowing where to start.
Everyone asks us the same two things: how did you find the land, and where do you even begin? This course answers both. It's planning and our real experience, not construction instruction. You'll leave with a list of exactly what to look into next for your own project, and you'll confirm the local rules with your county.
What's inside
Five lessons. Five worksheets.
Each video is short and practical, and in each one we fill out the worksheet using our own build so you can see it done.
- 01
How we searched for land
Where we looked, how we narrowed it down, and what made us walk away from parcels that looked good online.
Worksheet: compare three properties side by side.
- 02
What we checked before buying
The questions we asked about access, utilities, septic, and building restrictions, and who we asked.
Question sheet: take it to the seller and your local offices.
- 03
How we planned the budget
Land, site preparation, materials, hired work, and the unexpected costs nobody warned us about.
Blank budget, plus our own dated example filled in.
- 04
What we do ourselves and where we need help
What we took on, how we learned it, and where we knew to bring in someone who does it every day.
Worksheet: decide who handles each part of your project.
- 05
How we organized the beginning
The order our project actually followed, from closing to clearing to the first wall going up.
Checklist: map out your own next steps.
Who it's for
This is for you if…
- You want to build a home or cabin someday and have no idea what the first step is.
- You've been scrolling land listings and don't know how to tell a good parcel from a bad one.
- You'd rather spend an hour and $30 than find out the hard way what you should have checked.
- You want the honest version from people who've been through it, not a real estate pitch.
Get the course
Before You Build
How to Get Started With Your First Home Build
- 5 video lessons, 8 to 10 minutes each
- Land comparison worksheet
- Question sheet for sellers and local offices
- Blank budget plus our dated example
- “Who does what” worksheet and next-steps checklist
- Lifetime access, watch on any device
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FAQ
Questions
Is this a construction course?
No. This is about planning and getting started: finding land, what to check, budgeting, deciding what you'll do yourself, and organizing the beginning. It's our experience, not building instruction.
Does it apply where I live?
The process and the questions are the same everywhere. Rules, permits, and costs are local, so every worksheet points you to what to confirm with your own county and utilities.
How long does it take?
Five videos, about 8 to 10 minutes each. Under an hour to watch, then as long as you like filling in the worksheets for your own project.
Do I get access forever?
Yes. One payment of $30, lifetime access, including any updates we add.
What if it's not for me?
Email us within 30 days and we'll refund you. No questions.