We built our semi-custom home in a tiny town on the South Carolina coast, and we’ve got plenty to say about it. From what everything actually cost to the projects we DIY because my husband refuses to pay someone for something he can do himself, this is where we share what we’ve learned about building a home—and a life—a little farther off the beaten path. This is real life with real numbers—and we’ve got the receipts.
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If you ask me, it’s totally worth trading Target runs for tractor rides. But country life certainly comes with a few “inconveniences”—and by inconveniences, I mean essential line items that can add tens of thousands of dollars to your build before you ever get to pick a paint color. We built our home on 1.2 […]
September 29, 2026
