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Part 5 of build 5. In this part I cut every thing I need for the side panel window. Also we decided to go with a Corsair H50 water cooling system.

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Finding a Maryland Custom Home Builder can be very exciting, very rewarding and VERY nerve racking if the proper "Due Diligence" is not exercised.

Beware of the BAITERS!

What is a BAITERS?

A "Baiter" is a Builder that will quote a ridiculously low price per square foot dollar amount. The low price per square foot grabs your attention. The tactic / ploy then entices you to contact the Custom Builder. It is when you start "peeling back the onion" that you start to realize that the ridiculously low price per square foot number didn't include everything (site work, all permits, etc...) and is being quoted with low grade / sub standard materials.

What are the "Make Sure" things to do when selecting a Maryland Custom Home Builder?

1) Make Sure that the price quoted by ANY Maryland Custom Home Builder is ALL inclusive. This includes, but is not limited to, ALL of the permits, ALL of the necessary site work (driveway, excavations, septic, etc...) and ALL of the necessary hookups (water & sewer, well & septic, gas & electric). NO surprises later, when it's too late. If you are not a handyman you will want the Custom Home Building process to be completely "Turn-Key".

2) Make Sure that you compare "Apples to Apples" when comparing materials used by any Maryland New Home Builder. The use of 2x4 construction versus 2x6 construction, Formica Countertops versus Granite Counter tops, Single Hung windows versus Double Hung Windows, Brick versus Vinyl Siding, Grades of Cabinets, Grades of Carpet, Grades of Appliances, the list can go on and on... The best thing to do is run a computer spreadsheet comparing the included specifications of one perspective Custom Home Builder to another Custom Home Builder.

3) Make Sure that you visit a couple of Custom Homes that are under construction to check out "Build Quality" and actual materials used. If you see a subcontractor / vendor onsite, don't take up an inord inate amount of time (they are working) but ask them, "Do you like working for this particular Custom Builder?" If there are any payment problems or if it is a poorly run jobsite you maybe surprised at the candid answers you will receive. Notice the condition of the job site. Is it sloppy or messy? This may be an indication of a "I don't care" attitude.

4) Make Sure there is a communication process in place during construction. EVERY week you should be informed of what events are scheduled on your home for that particular week. Pictures, emails, phone calls, etc... are all excellent tools for a Maryland Custom Home Builder to stay in touch with their client.

5) Make Sure that ANY builder you are considering has EXCELLENT customer references. Contact several references and ask them about their overall experience with the Custom Builder. If people weren't happy with their experience - they will tell you.

6) Make Sure you check for any lien or judgment history against the Maryland Custom Builder you are considering. In Maryland, for example, there is the Maryland Judiciary Site http://casesearch.courts.state.md.us/inquiry/inquiry-index.jsp. Here you can check for outstanding liens, judgments, lawsuits, etc... against all builders you are considering. Keep in mind, legitimate disputes happen in business. What you want to look for is a pattern. It could very well give good insight on the health of the company. Check with local licensing requirements for a Home Builder. Custom Home Builders In Maryland have to be registered with the state of Maryland's Home Builder Registration Unit. (1-877-259-4525 http://www.oag.state.md.us/homebuilder )

A Custom Home can be the largest financial decision in your life.

If the proper "Due Diligence" is performed upfront, it can also be one of the most rewarding decisions in your life!

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Question by jeramia: custom Computer Builder? I was told it was cheaper to customize a gaming computer. is there like a web site or a download that you can piece by piece put together a computer. Best answer for custom Computer Builder?:

Answer by jayy
I ordered my parts online through tigerdirect.com and newegg.com as well as my local MicroCenterMall to custom build my gaming rig. Def cheaper than buying a custom gaming rig: Intel i7 quad core processor Antek 900 Gaming case MSI Platinum X58 motherboard 12 Gigs of DDR triple channel RAM 2 1.5 TB SATA hard drives 2 NVIDIA GeForce 9800 XLR8 Performance Gaming Edition Graphics Cards with SLI link active Windows Vista Ultimate OEM Pack 1000 Watt Power Supply Total Damage? $ 1,057 and some change

Answer by Dave
It is definitely cheaper to build your own custom computer. If you're completely new to building your own computer, check the site below for information on how to match computer components. If you want a prebuilt computer http://www.tigerdirect.com won't let you down.

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