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What Did It Actually Cost to Build a House From Scratch Back Then?

Before software, before QuickBooks, before any of it, contractors tracked every nail, every hour, and every dollar in a ledger book. Here's what the financial side of the trade actually looked like for the generation that built it by hand.

Cyril J. Punay • April 3, 2026 • 8 min read
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Is Building Your Own Home Supposed to Feel This Financially Chaotic?

Building your own home while acting as your own GC sounds like a way to save money. It is, until the paperwork buries you. Here's how to keep the financial side of a self-build from falling apart.

Cyril J. Punay • January 15, 2026 • 11 min read
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