Michael Luckado

Michael Luckado has built, remodeled, and repaired thousands of homes across the U.S. He co-founded ArmchairBuilder.com to help people save money and time creating their dream home.

June 8, 2015 / Michael Luckado

Milestones in New Home Builds

Building your new dream home is extremely exciting and demanding all at the same time.  From…

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March 24, 2015 / Michael Luckado

Can I Build My Own House?

One common question that comes up when looking at house plans is, “Can I build my own house while…

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home design

March 13, 2015 / Michael Luckado

Fixed Price vs. Cost-Plus Contracts

When it comes to hiring contractors, it’s very important to understand the contract options…

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Sloped Building Construction

January 2, 2015 / Michael Luckado

Sloped Building Lot Considerations

A sloped building lot can provide gorgeous views and add serious character to your new dream…

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December 19, 2014 / Michael Luckado

Air Conditioner Foundation Brackets

A great way to protect your exterior air conditioner unit and to improve efficiency is to lift it…

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December 12, 2014 / Michael Luckado

Minimum Habitable Room Size Code Change

Hot off the press is a new building code change which affects the minimum required size for…

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November 26, 2014 / Michael Luckado

The Inspection Process for New Homes

The local building department can be your best friend when building a new home because they help to…

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Braced Foundation

October 31, 2014 / Michael Luckado

Poured Concrete Foundation Quality Tips

  Braced Foundation The foundation for your new home supports the entire structure and its…

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October 23, 2014 / Michael Luckado

Top Ten Reasons to Build New

Many of the people that look at house plans have decided that without question, building new is the…

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October 16, 2014 / Michael Luckado

Hidden Costs in Home Building

Building a home can be such a gratifying experience.  We get to create something from scratch…

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Insulation

October 3, 2014 / Michael Luckado

Insulation for New Homes

As a builder, I’m constantly asked what the best insulation is for new homes.  There are so…

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Contractor Tips

September 18, 2014 / Michael Luckado

Contractor Hiring Tips

Once you’ve chosen your house plan and lot, it’s time hire some help to get your dream home…

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