The #1 question everyone wants to know about our home build is “how much per square foot?” and don’t worry I’m very willing to share, but I have to point out that this number could be really misleading without digging into the details. In this post I’m breaking down exactly what the base price does […]

Building on a Budget

October 22, 2025

Price Per Square Foot: Building with Schumacher Homes

We’re building our dream home 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 with Schumacher Homes in Charleston, SC this is your friendly […]

Building on a Budget

October 22, 2025

Our Home Build With Schumacher Homes in Charleston, SC

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