I am in the process of building a vacation mountain cabin for my family. I've owned the property for 3 years. And I've been designing and refining for almost as long.
I won't be doing all the work myself. Subcontractors will be a HUGE part of this. If there's one thing I've learned through several DIY home remodels--some quite extensive--it's that I'm a cheapskate and can't stand spending money on things I could do myself. But the other thing I've learned is that every man has his price. And my price tag is going down as I get older.
So the plan of record as I sit here typing is that I will primarily use subs for the excavation and exterior work required to get the house planted in the ground, erected, and protected from the weather: Excavation, utilities, septic, footings, foundation, slap, framing, windows, siding, and roofing.
After it's protected from the weather, I plan to take a hands-on role in the plumbing, electrical, HVAC, insulation, and interior finishes. (Unless I win the lottery, in which case I'll buy a comfy lawn chair and shout directions.)
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