Founded in 2024

BUILD IT BETTER / A resource for DIY enthusiasts

In February 2021, my wife and I bought our first single-family home and decided to take on a home remodel project that involved tearing down a 90-year old house to the studs and bringing it back to life with upgraded utilities and modern design. We took on the role as first-time, owner-builders to manage the remodel ourselves and save as much as we could from hiring a general contractor.

Given my background in biopharmaceutical engineering and manufacturing, I was keen on understanding the technical details and regulations that governed home building. By overseeing each phase of construction - including selection of tradesmen, quality checking their work, and going through inspections - we ensured that the execution of the build aligned with our architectural plans and our expectations.

Two years later our home remodel was complete and we can officially say that we built the home of our dreams. Challenges and road bumps were plentiful along the way, but we learned a great deal from the process. The hands-on experience was invaluable and eventually gave me the confidence to pursue projects in building custom features for our home.

Before getting started with a project, I always found myself scouring the internet for resources to understand how I would execute my vision. The process of doing research is often extensive and takes longer than expected, this motivated me to create a blog to share helpful tips and experiences in building custom features for our home.

My goal is to make the Build It Better blog a place where DIYers can find the information they need to get their projects done with confidence while bringing them closer to making their own dream home a reality.