Comments on: 100K Budget Update – Time to Make Final Cuts [edited]

By: tracy

tracy — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:36:03 +0000

There’s a Teddy Roosevelt quote, “Believe you can and you’re halfway there” which you’ve embodied on this project. The dedication, inspiration and ingenuity of you and the expanded team make up the rest of the journey. Thanks for letting us be a part of this very cool trip.

By: Edited 100K Budget with Federal Tax Credits | 100khouse.com

Edited 100K Budget with Federal Tax Credits | 100khouse.com — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:19:47 +0000

[...] I forgot to include the Federal Tax Credits in yesterday’s post we will get for the Solar Thermal and Energy Efficient status of the home. $2,000 for each which [...]

By: chad

chad — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:15:57 +0000

Thanks for the encouragement, guys. I just edited the post to show the Federal Tax Credits we will get for the solar thermal system as well as being 50% more efficient than a code home. Not sure how I forgot those.

Matt – Yeah, landscaping will be separate and I will be doing most, if not all, of it myself to save costs on this first project. It is kept out of the budget for the case study as landscaping costs will vary greatly depending on location and is not used when comparing to other psf construction costs that we will be comparing ourselves to.

By: matt olson

matt olson — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:07:40 +0000

no money for landscape either.

that said, as someone who’s worked on many new construction projects, where you’re at, even before more cuts, is simply amazing. tip of the hat to you.

By: home

home — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 08:19:33 +0000

Best wishes Chad..I think it will great after finish…

By: Shawn Busse

Shawn Busse — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 20:32:46 +0000

Good luck Chad. I’ve been there, and know how it feels. I wish you the best in making it come true.