THE HOMESTEAD JOURNAL
Featured Guides
Featured Guides is the permanent planning library of The Homestead Journal. Each guide explores a fundamental topic in residential architecture, planning, and construction to help homeowners make informed decisions before work begins.
HOMEOWNER RESOURCES
Cost to Build in Sonoma County
Understand the factors that influence construction costs and learn how to build a realistic project budget.
Understanding Permits & Approvals
Learn how planning, engineering, permitting, and agency reviews influence the path to construction.
Timeline to Build
Understand the milestones and sequencing that shape a successful project.
Selecting Your Project Team
Successful projects aren’t created by a single professional. They’re created by aligned teams. Learn how to assemble the right team before construction begins.
How to Evaluate Competing Construction Bids
Two construction bids can look dramatically different while describing essentially the same project. Learn what to compare beyond the number at the bottom.
HOMESTEAD FOUNDATIONS: HOW WE THINK
Budget Philosophy
How should we think about money?
Pre-Construction Planning
What should happen before construction begins?
Delivering Certainty
The philosophy behind every Homestead project.
Construction Management
Who is responsible for keeping the project on track?