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Use this 6-Step Home Remodeling "Quick Guide" to review garden outbuilding design and installation. It assembles information you need and outlines it a step-by-step review.
Before you start any outbuilding project, run some financial numbers to determine whether your project is a smart investment.
The numbers include the estimated costs, property assessment, financing costs, and other related calculations.
Review cost-related issues to a new outbuilding construction vs. buying a new home with an outbuilding structure already in place.
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link to notes: analyze the numbers |
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estimate the cost of your project |
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get your home value |
Your 2nd step in outbuilding design is deciding what you would like to do and collecting ideas.
This includes reviewing -
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Step 3 is sketching your ideas on paper (or digitally) and developing the spec plan.
The spec plan determines what type of landscaping materials and design considerations that will be needed. It will also contain the product specifications for each construction element such as design, layout, materials, other.
You will use the spec plan to bid the project out to a contractor.
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Step 4 is finding and negotiating the contract with a garden outbuilding contractor.
Give your outbuilding ideas and specs to a contractor for review and bid analysis.
Use the local network (aligned with HomeAdvisor) to find the right contractor for your project.
Review guides for contractor selection and negotiation.
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Step 5 is arranging financing once you select the contractor and finalize the contract for your project.
Using the equity value in your home is one of the best financing option for garden landscaping and outbuildings. Start with a home equity line of credit or a bank equity program.
Other options may include cash-out refinancing, personal savings, and/or financing from home improvement contractors.
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Step 6 is where the project begins.
It starts with setting up the landscaping area, removing everything that needs to be replaced, construction, installation, putting in the final touches, etc.
It also means working with the contractor, managing the project, and getting the outbuilding inspected before releasing any funds.
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working with the contractor |
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managing the home remodeling project |
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about a home project inspections |
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find home inspector |
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The 2nd step in garden outbuildings is deciding what you would like to do. This includes reviewing garden outbuilding ideas, landscaping, garden pics and more.
Our collection of photo remodeling ideas for landscaping and yard n' garden.
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decks & patios |
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landscaping |
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outbuildings |
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your decor & lighting |
An excellent resource for outbuilding trends is to view house plans from leading architects.
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house plans |
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more house plans |
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architectural styles |
some google images
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gazebo designs |
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garden sheds |
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playsets |
View our selected gallery for the yard n' garden area.
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gallery: let's go for a swim |
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gallery: deck - garden - pool furniture |
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gallery: decorating your garden |
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gallery: water features for your garden |
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gallery: garden structures |
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gallery: garden landscaping |
Shop outdoor buildings and structure such as arbors, gazebos, fences, sheds, playsets, and outdoor features ...
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shop ARBORS, PERGOLAS & TRELLIS |
shop CANOPIES |
shop CARPORTS |
shop FENCES & GATES |
shop GARDEN BRIDGES |
shop GAZEBOS |
shop GREENHOUSES |
shop SHEDS |
shop FLAG POLES |
shop MAILBOXES |
shop OUTDOOR PLAY |
shop ANIMAL HOUSES |
links to amazon's bestsellers in yard n' garden
amazon: arbors, pergolas & trellis |
amazon: canopies |
amazon: carports |
amazon: fences & gates |
amazon: garden bridges |
amazon: gazebos |
amazon: greenhouses |
amazon: sheds |
amazon: flag poles |
amazon: mailboxes |
amazon: swing sets & playsets |
amazon: outdoor play |
Finally, view this indexed directory to product information from garden suppliers and retail operations.
links to yard n' garden directory
search: decks n' patios |
search: landscaping design |
search: building structures |
search: outside lighting |
search: sports plaza |
search: fountains-pools-ponds |
Your garden outbuilding idea will require planning and specs for landscape development, landscape design, building materials, and more...
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about developing your outbuilding plan |
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search yard n' garden contractors |
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about spec planning |
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FREE: Spec Planning Sheet |
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FREE: Spec Budgeting Worksheet |
youtube: DYI building your own shed |
youtube: DYI hoop house (greenhouse) |
youtube: DYI build outdoor fire pit |
youtube: DYI flat gazebo |
youtube: DYI how to build a simple garden fence |
youtube: DYI real wood playset |
youtube: DYI basketball hoop anchor |
youtube: DYI new mailbox and wooden post |
Need help designing your landscape outbuilding? Use our pre-screened garden building specialists servicing your area.
Gazebos & Play Equipment |
Metal Work, Blacksmiths and Signmakers |
Outdoor Walls & Retaining Walls |
Landscape, Deck & Fences | Landscaping Design |
Outdoor Patios, Steps | Pools & Water Features |
If you’re looking to replace your water tank or to set up an emergency water supply, then you’re probably looking for a new water storage tank. There are a lot of great ways to make use of an extra water storage tank, whether it’s for more economical use of water, for livestock, or in case of plumbing emergencies.
View sample product pics of garden outbuildings including gazebos, sheds, animal houses, fences and more. View the product pic gallery to formulate ideas.
Resource and manufacturer listing of outbuilding structures for your garden design.
What about financing? That is always the big question: how to pay for outbuilding contruction without breaking the budget ...
step1: What Type of Financing |
step2: Running the Numbers |
step3: Getting Qualified |
step4: Becoming a Bank |
step5: Start Your Application for Financing |
FREE: Download Lender Shopping Sheet |
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about financing home remodeling |
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getting yourself qualified |
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check your credit |
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view the BANK EQUITY program |
FREE tools to help with home improvement decision and planning and arranging garden outbuilding financing ...
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Estimate Home Remodeling Costs |
Get Your Home Value |
Budget for Home Improvement |
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An outbuilding structure includes anything that requires some building and/or light construction. This could be a gazebo, carport, fencing, playset, garden bridge and more.
Let's begin with this step-by-step guide after you review the outbuilding ideas and topics above to help plan and manage your outbuilding needs.