In this episode of DIY's
Be Your Own Contractor: Vacation Homes we meet Michael Mortenson who acted as his own contractor during the construction of his "barn home" on Whidbey Island in Washington's Puget Sound. Michael discusses his reasons for wanting to be his own contractor and describes some of the obstacles he faced in building on an island almost two hours away from his primary residence. He shares the experiences of doing a lot of the work himself and what he went through getting the framing, roofing, windows and deck done. He also talks about hiring and working with subcontractors on the excavation, foundation, electrical and plumbing. Finally, Michael provides advice and insights about acting as your own contractor on a vacation home.
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