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Not always. There are many aspects to consider when building a home, such as how “standard” or “unique” the features and layout are, how long you’re planning to live in the house, and whether or not there are “green” rebates available in your area.

In general, expensive features or structures that make your home and property more “niche” can limit the number of prospective buyers when it comes time to resell, which can result in needing to lower your future asking price.

If you plan to live in the home for many years, property value appreciation can offset the uniqueness. If you “build green”, the cost of owning an energy efficient home is often much lower. Plus, some states offer rebates or tax incentives for environmentally friendly features, like solar panels.

No. This line of thinking can be dangerous to your body, mind AND wallet. If you have time to allot to the many aspects of building a home, and you’re familiar with construction work, then by all means – pick up a hammer. But remember – time is money. Unfortunately, the more a job costs a professional to do, the more of your time it’s likely to take. Before you start tackling any aspect of building a home, put in the research.

If you’re unsure as to whether you can tackle a project, opt for the professional route. In general, you’ll spend more money hiring someone to fix damage done by DIY-ing than you would have spent if you had paid someone from the start. Another bonus of hiring an experienced contractor is that they often provide warranties on the products and work they complete, either personally or through subcontractors, covering you in the event that repairs or reinstallation is needed.