Alright, I did the math so you don’t have to. And honestly, that’s heavy lifting from an English major, so you’re welcome. Let’s dive in, shall we? I know why you’re here… The #1 question I get about our build is some version of “okay but how much per square foot?” And I get it […]

Building on a Budget

June 5, 2026

Price Per Square Foot: Building with Schumacher Homes

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We’re building our dream home with Schumacher Homes on the outskirts of Charleston, SC and documenting everything so you don’t have to learn the hard way. Truthfully, I scoured the internet when we started this process and couldn’t find anyone else really spilling the tea, so here it is! If you’re thinking about building, this […]

Building on a Budget

October 22, 2025

Our Home Build With Schumacher Homes in Charleston, SC

After a lot of deliberation and a reality check of just how much an elevated foundation costs, we chose the Meadowview floorplan from Schumacher Homes. We loved its open-concept heart and family-friendly layout, but we didn’t leave it untouched. With a realistic budget and real-life needs, we made a few smart modifications that made a big […]

Coastal-Country Interiors

October 22, 2025

Changes We Made to Schumacher’s Meadowview Floor Plan

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If you ask me, it’s totally worth trading Target runs for tractor rides, but country life certainly does come with a few “inconveniences” (read: essential line items) when you build without town utilities. We also built our home .4 miles from the intracoastal water way, which added a few more zeros in places we didn’t expect. The same […]

Building on a Budget, Life in the Lowcountry

October 22, 2025

Unavoidable Costs of Building in the Country