Amateur home builders….your day has come! First Day Cottages are designed with the novice in mind, so they require few tools and are tolerant to error. They are said to be extremely durable and if I may say so myself, pretty tasteful looking.
Architect David Howard founded the New Hampshire company in 1995. The laminated post and beam construction kits contain the wood, roofing, windows and even kitchen cabinets. You’re on your own when it comes to the foundation, plumbing and electric. Leave those things to the professionals! These homes contain no sheetrock or plywood. The interior is entirely wood.
Styles include The Original, simple design, The Saltbox and The Cape. Prices start at $29,800 for the kit. Additions and porch plans can be ordered. Shipping, heating, electric, foundation, appliances, etc could run another $30k-40k, but that still brings you in under $100k for a sweet looking home. That you built yourself.