Manitoba home builders are used to taking care
of big dreams, along with the small details, and
they can offer some valuable advice: Take your
time, get it right, and build a home you'll be hap-
py in for years to come.
"The most important phase of building your
home is the planning phase," says Irwin Homes
owner Andrew koop. "My advice to people is
don't rush it."
Along with location, you have to consider lot size and
shape. If you want a triple-car garage, you'll need a large
lot, probably outside of the city. do you want the morn-
ing sun to shine into your bedroom, or do you want it
in your open-concept kitchen? you might want an extra
master or a granny suite for an elderly parent. If you have
toddlers, you may want their bedrooms to be close to the
master. But as a father of three, koop cautions that kids
grow up fast.
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