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.
Mountain House Plan 699-00050

August 28, 2014 / Michael Luckado

How To Create Great Curb Appeal

One of the first things people see when visiting a home is the front elevation.  This view…

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August 21, 2014 / Michael Luckado

House Engineering 101

If you are just starting the new home planning process and have been through it before, you know…

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August 1, 2014 / Michael Luckado

High Wind Resistance in New Homes

We’ve all seen the damage that can result from high wind speeds placing tremendous forces on…

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Narrow Lot House Plan 034-01030

July 10, 2014 / Michael Luckado

Why Choose a Narrow Lot House Plan?

Narrow Lot Plan 034-01030   Finding the right lot of land to build on is the first step in the…

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June 30, 2014 / Michael Luckado

Home Price Per Square Foot

It’s always fun to look through all of the house plans available to explore your options for…

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June 13, 2014 / Michael Luckado

Avoid Structural Problems with Simple Checks

A new home is one of the biggest investments we will ever make.  This is why it’s so…

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May 30, 2014 / Michael Luckado

First Year Maintenance for New Homes

Believe it or not, newly built home projects do require some maintenance. I can’t tell you how…

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May 26, 2014 / Michael Luckado

Keeping Your Contractors Honest

We’ve all heard the horror stories where the new custom home went way over budget and took an…

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May 8, 2014 / Michael Luckado

What is an Owner Builder?

A common phrase that’s kicked around the home building industry is owner builder.  What exactly…

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April 21, 2014 / Michael Luckado

Three Inexpensive Ways to Include Radon Mitigation

Radon gas is known to be the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States.  You…

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March 27, 2014 / Michael Luckado

Home Upgrades That Won’t Break the Bank

Building your dream home can be a once in a lifetime experience for many people.  Because of…

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March 24, 2014 / Michael Luckado

How to Build a Basement That Stays Dry

It’s that time of year again.  The snow is starting to melt, and heavy spring rains are on…

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