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.

March 10, 2014 / Michael Luckado

3 Ways to Better Visualize Floor Plans

I was talking to a friend yesterday who is thinking about building a new home.  After looking…

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March 3, 2014 / Michael Luckado

So You’re Building a Basement: Poured vs Block Foundations

When you’re building a new home, you want the highest quality for the best possible price. …

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February 24, 2014 / Michael Luckado

Floor Framing 101: A Look at Open Web Floor Trusses

  There are so many choices to make when building a new home.  From house plans to…

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February 20, 2014 / Michael Luckado

3 Reasons a Two-Story House Is For You

Last week we discussed the benefits of the ranch house plan.  Here we will discuss the major…

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February 16, 2014 / Michael Luckado

Overlooked Advantages of Ranch Style Houses

One of the benefits that most people first think about when it comes to the ranch house plan is the…

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February 10, 2014 / Michael Luckado

Why Barrel Vaulted Ceilings are Superior to Traditional Vault

Barrel Vault Ceiling at Rough Frame Are you thinking of adding volume ceilings to your new…

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January 31, 2014 / Michael Luckado

Building a Home? Here’s What to Expect Cost-Wise

If you are thinking of building a new home, you’re probably wondering what the costs will…

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January 20, 2014 / Michael Luckado

Drawbacks to Mass Produced Homes

Mass production has brought us increasingly lower prices on the products we purchase.  From…

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January 16, 2014 / Michael Luckado

House Plan Approvals

Obtaining a permit to build a new home can be a complicated and time consuming process.  This…

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January 13, 2014 / Michael Luckado

Granite Cantilever Dimensions

Whether you are building new or remodeling your existing home, a common question that comes up is…

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December 30, 2013 / Michael Luckado

Money Saving Ideas for Basement Living Space

  Finishing a basement is one of the most cost efficient ways to add living space to a home.…

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The Primary bedroom of a 3-bedroom Modern Farmhouse furnished in neutral tones with wood & metal accents.

December 18, 2013 / Michael Luckado

Bedroom Egress Code Requirements

It’s common for people to build a new home with the intention of adding a bedroom in the…

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