HomeWrights Resource Center
Building Stages

Making sure you enjoy the process of building is one of our goals. There are many stages to building your own home, and there are many online resources to help you make the many choices and decisions that will need to be made.

Building Permits
Before you put the first stake in the ground you will need to have all the necessary permits for your home construction project. Check these sites for help with the permit process in your area.

Adams County
Arapahoe County
Boulder County
Clear Creek County
Denver County
Douglas County
Elbert County
Gilpin County
Jefferson County
Larimer County
Weld County

Building Materials
Building technology and materials are constantly improving. Check out these sites for ideas about new materials, or improvements to the traditional materials and techniques.

Azek Trimboards
Georgia-Pacific Corporation
Huber Engineered Wood
Trus Joist

Windows
Windows add personality and life to your home, from the inside, and from the outside. Choosing the right ones for your design and your lifestyle is important. Look into these resources.

Sierra Pacific Windows
Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork Company
Marvin Windows & Doors
Pella Windows & Doors
Andersen Windows

Plumbing and Heating
You'll want to consider the little details like sink handles and faucet styles and the big decisions, like how many water heaters, and how big? Here are some great sources to help you think through the plumbing and heating decisions.

HomeCenter
Applied Radiant Technologies
Controlled Energy Corporation

Roofing
Your roof has to protect your house, and you, for years to come, and there are so many options to choose from. Which choice is right for your design and your taste? Check out these ideas.

Tamko Roofing Products
Eagle Roofing Products
GAF Materials Corporation
MonierLifetile

Electrical/Lighting
The importance of lighting design and choosing the right fixtures for a room is often overlooked in the home building project. Use these resources to see what your options are, and to help you evaluate your choices.

GELighting
Lighting Showplace
The Fixture Factory

Kitchens/Baths
Can you imagine a kitchen full of family and friends in your new home? Can you picture the warmth and comfort of your new master bath? Here are some great idea resources.

Hart Stoneworks
Faucet
Kitchen Accessories Unlimited
Specializing in range hoods, kitchen islands, pot racks, bakers racks, trash cans, ironing, and much much more.

Flooring
There are thousands of different floor coverings. Which one is right for your family and your activities? which are best for the different rooms in your home? Which fit your budget? check out these online options.

Vintage Lumber
Lumber Liquidator$
BR-111
Seneca Hardwoods

Home Exterior
You want to make sure your home has tons of curb appeal. There are so many things that contribute to the external appearance of your home, everything from siding to landscaping. Here are some sources for you to think through these important decisions.

James Hardie
CertainTeed

Home Interior
Doors! Trim! Hardware! All the little decorating touches that really make the home yours! These are the true "finishing touches" that give a home personality. Here are some sites to help you with some of these many choices.

Interior Doors Direct
Door-hardware Products
Masonite

Other
Need a few more hints on building your home? Check these sites to see if there may be some ideas that will be useful to you.

CFM Specialty Home Products
Moberg Fireplaces
Heatilator
RAIS Fireplaces/stoves
Goddard Spiral Stairs
ApplianceAdvisor