Top 5 Things You Need to Build Your Own House

As we are getting closer to the end of our build, I have been looking back on our journey so far. There are some items we find ourselves using every day that have made all the difference. Here is our Top 5 items that made the cut.


I believe this was one of the first tools we bought. Definitely worth the investment. There is a super handy light that shines down on the blade, making cutting dummy-proof.

Bonus: Stand


A no brainer. Husband insisted we had to have brushless. 

3. Bluetooth Speaker

We always have music playing. Favorite bands include: Arcade Fire, Future Islands, Cake, Glass Animals among a million others. 

4. Shims: Composite and Wood

You never know when you will need a good shimming.

5. Beer

A magical liquid that decreases productivity but somehow keeps you motivated. We love the locally Houston brewed Karbach beers. We usually stick with Weekend Warrior and Hopadillo. 

Optional items: 

- Dogs


- Brothers, sisters, parents, grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins, ect...
- Patience
- Your best friend



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