I just took the leap and bought the lot where I'll build my first home. Now comes the fun part. I need to know what kind of windows and insulation to look for.
Texas summers are brutal, but the winters can be too.
They say your first home is never going to be right, that you'll always find things you should have done different, but I want it done right. I've lived in my first house for 25 years. First thing, make sure you build it right. Think about the things that will let you live in your house more economically and comfortably but also be sure that it is strong. On many of my own construction projects as well as a few of This Old House projects, we have found that foam insulation works well and eliminates the need for a vapor barrier.