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.
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 m …

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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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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 from …

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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 how …

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Mountain Rustic House Plan 5829-00026

August 7, 2014 / Michael Luckado

Driveways as Design Elements

There was a time when driveways were just a place to pull your car onto when returning home from a l …

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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 homes …

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Narrow Lot House Plan 034-01030

July 10, 2014 / Michael Luckado

Why Choose a Narrow Lot House Plan?

Finding the right lot of land to build on is the first step in the home building process. The slope, …

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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 build …

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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 importan …

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air conditioner

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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