This part is what some people often overlook. You want to make sure you know everything in detail about the home you are building. From the roof to the floor. Remember to talk to your builder about every single detail you want in your house. This will be a very important matter if you want to make your house built as your home. A home that you will love to spend time with your family by choosing or selecting the materials you’d like. And of course, the materials that is of good quality.

• Standard building material lengths and measures. One great way to cut down your total cost is to set the dimensions of your home to correspond to standard building material lengths and measures. After that, make sure your windows and doors are all standard sizes rather than custom sizes that require additional expense to manufacture. This can drop the overall cost. After all, there usually isn’t any benefit by going with an odd-sized or shaped window or door for most structures. By keeping the windows within standard sizes, you also save on window treatments such as shutters, blinds, and curtains since these are more affordable when not needing to purchase custom sizes. Considering innovative and designing something fresh and new, there are architects who design sizes and shapes that doesn’t add much other than the cost. And sometimes the consideration was unintentional, and a standard size works just as well. But if the space and/or design requires a custom window or door, try to keep them to a minimum.

Often times, these materials are overlooked at.  Think about what windows you’d like. What color and textures you think you would like for every part of your house? And what style of windows you want for your house? While thinking of what you like, consider some points that will help you save at the same time.

• Window and Door Remnants. While still on the topic of windows and doors, another trick is to ask for remnants. Many construction supply stores carry leftover windows and doors from previous orders that were either the wrong size, the wrong color, or slightly scuffed. You can save a lot by sorting through remnants and finding ones that work.
• Buy Refurbished, Floor Models, and Used Appliances. Appliances, you may argue, are not part of the construction budget. However, they are necessary once your new home is built. There are quality refurbished and floor model appliances that can be found. There are “2nds” stores that specialise in scuffed-up fridges and ovens; if the scratch is on the side of a dishwasher where it is hidden by cabinets, you can often save a couple hundred bucks off the retail price. A great bargain. Selecting functioning but discarded materials and appliances can save you money when building your home. Bricks, cinder blocks, paint, and a variety of appliances are available at a discount if you know where to look. Check your local newspaper for demolition sales and search online for home supply stores that are having sales on returns, reconditioned items, or floor models.  Just plan ahead and be patient since the right deal isn’t always available. Keep in mind that you may also be able to negotiate with the builder to have things like appliances included.
• Bargain Shop Fixtures. There are a lot of great websites to buy lighting and plumbing fixtures. Not only can you find a greater selection than in large retailers and even specialty stores, you usually can save a lot of money as well. Unless your electricians and plumbers already have remnant fixtures. Be sure to plan on enough time since you cannot hold the job up waiting for fixtures and not have it impact the job cost.
• Cheaper to Go Up than Sideways. You may not know that it costs substantially less building vertically than it does horizontally. What this means is that a basement or second story will cost substantially less than having the house on one complete level. It is also cheaper in heating and cooling expenses since you share more of the space. The difference in price between a crawlspace and a full basement is usually not substantial, especially when considering you are getting a whole new level to your house.
• Metal roofing and cladding. These materials don’t require repainting or replacing. Though they will bring up the initial investment in building your home, they’ll save you money over the long term. Make sure to consider the climate when purchasing your building materials. Some materials may not hold up well in all regions. For example, cladding may crack and deteriorate in a desert climate.