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	<description>Follow Eric &#38; Michelle through their build</description>
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		<title>Project Wrap Up</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:11:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The project is done and we caught up with Eric and Michelle to recount their observations just before they moved in.  Watch the video and see what they had to say.]]></description>
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		<title>Mike&#8217;s Final Walkthrough</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:21:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The house is complete. Take a tour with Mike.]]></description>
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		<title>The night before final inspection</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2011 13:20:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s late but Mike is on the job making sure that everything is done for the final walk. Take a look.]]></description>
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		<title>Almost finished</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2011 13:18:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mike walks the house, pointing out final fit and finish details. Watch the video.]]></description>
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		<title>Grouting the exterior stone</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Feb 2011 13:16:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freedom Building</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The job is almost complete. Watch as the mason&#8217;s wrap up the exterior stone.]]></description>
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		<title>Normal Details and Proposed Details That Make This Custom</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/normal-details-and-proposed-details-that-make-this-custom</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Feb 2011 08:14:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It’s really amazing how many small details go into a custom house, but it’s what makes it ours. These aren’t options available on any builder checklist. They were noticed during the build by Mike and brought to our attention. He’s mentioned a number of really cool ideas that add a custom level of detail to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Mike&#8217;s Video Update</title>
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		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/mikes-video-update#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2011 09:54:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freedom Building</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Carpeting goes into the great room, watch the guys use a powerstretcher. Danny gets carried away with the paint punch out. Mike walks us through.]]></description>
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		<title>Eric &amp; Michelle Video Update</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/eric-michelle-video-update-2</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/eric-michelle-video-update-2#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2011 08:45:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freedom Building</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Eric and Michelle are on site and show us the new granite top that has been installed as well as the carpeting. Watch the video.]]></description>
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		<title>Communication is So Important</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2011 02:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The MOST important thing is being able to have regular and constructive communication with your builder. Mike has been phenomenal about giving us updates, letting us know about options, timing for decisions, and taking our feedback. No matter when we have a question or concern, he always responds so quickly. I can’t tell you how [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Stone Masons</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/the-stone-masons</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/the-stone-masons#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2011 08:59:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freedom Building</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[stone]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mike tours the site. The stone mason’s are here. Stone and columns are going up.]]></description>
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		<title>Carpeting&#8230;and More</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/carpeting-and-more</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/carpeting-and-more#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2011 08:58:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freedom Building</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/?p=452</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The carpeting is going in. Mike gives us a video update of the project.]]></description>
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		<title>Keeping It Clean</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/keeping-it-clean</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/keeping-it-clean#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2011 04:34:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Now that most of the house is done, there’s a lot of care that is taken to not damage the floors, walls, and carpets. For any wood floors, there’s a thick paper taped together to catch any dirt or paint. The carpets have long strips of upside down carpet for workers to walk on. As [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Mike&#8217;s Job Update</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/mikes-job-update-3</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/mikes-job-update-3#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2011 08:55:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freedom Building</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The kitchen appliances are in. Followup on the fridge. The plumber is doing his thing. Mike gives us a tour of the house. Watch the video.]]></description>
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		<title>Should You Build It Yourself?</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/should-you-build-it-yourself</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/should-you-build-it-yourself#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Feb 2011 08:54:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freedom Building</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Why shouldn’t you build your own house? There’s a couple of reasons. Watch this!]]></description>
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		<title>A Quick Note Regarding Detail</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/a-quick-note-regarding-detail</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/a-quick-note-regarding-detail#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Feb 2011 08:52:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freedom Building</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Never let the lumberyard load your car. Here’s why. Watch the video.]]></description>
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		<title>Eric &amp; Michelle Video Update</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/eric-michelle-video-update</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/eric-michelle-video-update#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Feb 2011 08:40:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freedom Building</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Eric and Michelle visit the house and give us a quick video tour of the dining room, shower, fireplace detail and hardware. Take a look.]]></description>
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		<title>Judging Before It’s Done</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/judging-before-it%e2%80%99s-done</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/judging-before-it%e2%80%99s-done#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 12 Feb 2011 07:58:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When building you get to see EVERYTHING before, during, and after it’s done. The stone was recently put on the lower section of the front of our house. At first we didn’t really like the colors and how it matched the siding color, but only a small section was done. Now that most of the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Mike&#8217;s Job Update</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/mikes-job-update-2</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/mikes-job-update-2#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2011 08:49:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freedom Building</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mike gives us a job update. The AC unit has been set, the painting is done, the wainscot and crown mold is in, fireplace tile is set, hardware has been installed and more. We’re rounding third and heading for home! Watch the video.]]></description>
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		<title>How To Prep a Bartop</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/how-to-prep-a-bartop</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/how-to-prep-a-bartop#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2011 09:45:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freedom Building</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you want the granite top to lay flat? Then you&#8217;ve to to prep the sill. That and more in this video update from Mike.]]></description>
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		<title>Builder Status Update</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/builder-status-update</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/builder-status-update#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 09:40:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freedom Building</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mike gives us a video update of the job including cabinets, flooring and more.]]></description>
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		<title>Mike Gives Us a Project Update</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/mike-gives-us-a-project-update</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/mike-gives-us-a-project-update#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2011 11:47:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freedom Building</dc:creator>
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		<title>The Fridge Hole</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/the-fridge-hole</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/the-fridge-hole#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 30 Jan 2011 09:48:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freedom Building</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Things to Consider]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[kitchen]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[refrigerator]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[OK &#8211; what&#8217;s one of the MOST IMPORTANT things you need to consider when selecting your refrigerator and designing your cabinets? The hole the refrigerator goes into&#8230;take a look. UPDATE: We ended up keeping the original refrigerator that we picked out and it looks PHENOMENAL! Because of the cool design of the kitchen it doesn&#8217;t [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Cabinets Are In!</title>
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		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/the-cabinets-are-in#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 30 Jan 2011 09:47:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freedom Building</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Kitchen]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cabinets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[kitchen]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s a known fact that kitchens are one of the most important areas of a house. It&#8217;s where the family gathers together to eat. Where you and your loved one (at least in our case) work together to prepare some fun and tasty meals! We also wanted it to be comfortable for entertaining. You can [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Mudroom</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/the-mudroom</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/the-mudroom#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 30 Jan 2011 09:42:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freedom Building</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[flooring]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The mudroom! Also know as a laundry room or as we know it &#8220;come in, throw off your shoes and other stuff&#8221; room. Because we knew this room would take a lot of beating we chose to go with a vinyl. that way it was a cost effective way of making the room look nice [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Front Door Colors</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/front-door-colors</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/front-door-colors#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2011 18:05:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freedom Building</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[door]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Choices, choices and more choices. This (we think) is one of our last choices &#8211; front door color. We decided we liked the dark red look with the white and tan. But that is pretty bold and if you look at the rest of the house, I&#8217;m not really into bold decorative choices. We are [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ceiling &amp; Closet Finishes</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/ceiling-and-closet-finish</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/ceiling-and-closet-finish#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2011 18:03:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Michelle shows the bonus room ceiling and closet finish.]]></description>
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		<title>Drywall Finishing</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/drywall-finishing</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/drywall-finishing#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Jan 2011 17:01:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freedom Building</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[ceiling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[drywall]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Watch how the guys obtain a super-smooth drywall finish and the perfect knock down ceiling texture!]]></description>
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		<title>Eric &amp; Michelle Walk The House</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/eric-michelle-walk-the-house</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/eric-michelle-walk-the-house#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jan 2011 16:35:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freedom Building</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Reflection]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[drywall]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Eric &#038; Michelle see the home for the first time at drywall. Watch their reaction as they walk the house. Video.]]></description>
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		<title>Mike&#8217;s Project Update</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/mikes-project-update</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/mikes-project-update#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jan 2011 16:28:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freedom Building</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Builder]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[drywall]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[interior]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[roof]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/?p=386</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Mike walks the house and gives us a thorough update on the status of the project. Video.]]></description>
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		<title>Hanging Drywall &amp; More</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/hanging-drywall-more</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/hanging-drywall-more#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jan 2011 16:25:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freedom Building</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[drywall]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Mike walks the house. Drywall is going in and we catch a heating duct mistake. Video.]]></description>
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		<title>Mike&#8217;s Update</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/mikes-update</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/mikes-update#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Jan 2011 16:21:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freedom Building</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[insulation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[plumbing]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Video. Mike reviews where the job is at and reflects on some of the details that the rest of us may miss.]]></description>
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		<title>After The Cellulose Is Blown</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/after-the-cellulose-is-blown</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/after-the-cellulose-is-blown#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jan 2011 16:20:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freedom Building</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[cellulose]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[insulation]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/?p=376</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The insulation is in, the cleanup begins. Video.]]></description>
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		<title>Eric &amp; Michelle Give Us An Update</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/eric-michelle-give-us-an-update</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/eric-michelle-give-us-an-update#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2011 16:16:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freedom Building</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/?p=373</guid>
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		<title>Granite Counter Tops</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/granite-counter-tops</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/granite-counter-tops#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 09 Jan 2011 20:59:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Things to Consider]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[counter tops]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[granite]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[kitchen]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/?p=319</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[There are two very important rocks to purchase in life&#8230; 1. An engagement diamond 2. Granite Over the weekend (and still a little sick) we were out at a warehouse trying to match our cabinet color to the granite slabs. It&#8217;s seriously amazing how mother nature can produce such amazing and beautiful patterns in rock. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Heating Duct Details</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/heating-duct-details</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/heating-duct-details#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 09 Jan 2011 15:17:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[heating duct]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/?p=315</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The heating ducts are now in throughout the house. The installers were very professional and did a great job. All of the seams were covered with a silver tape that will seal each of the seams . We received a pleasant surprise with the furnace. The intake and output ducts each have short rubber connections [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Eric &amp; Michelle Walk Through</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/eric-michelle-walk-through</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/eric-michelle-walk-through#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Jan 2011 15:36:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freedom Building</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/?p=363</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Eric &#038; Michelle give us a video review of the house up to this point.]]></description>
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		<title>On The Road With Mike</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/project-update</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/project-update#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Jan 2011 15:30:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freedom Building</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/?p=360</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
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		<title>High Efficiency Furnace</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/high-efficiency-furnace</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/high-efficiency-furnace#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Jan 2011 14:58:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freedom Building</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[furnace]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hvac]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/?p=344</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Mike gives us a video review of the high efficiency furnace and the water heater/lines.]]></description>
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		<title>Blown Cellulose Insulation</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/blown-cellulose-insulation</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/blown-cellulose-insulation#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Jan 2011 14:52:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freedom Building</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[insulation]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/?p=338</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Mike shows us the insulation that is going in and more.]]></description>
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		<title>Mike Gives Us a Job Update</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/mike-gives-us-a-job-update</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/mike-gives-us-a-job-update#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Jan 2011 15:24:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freedom Building</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/?p=358</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
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		<title>Little Things &#8211; Gas on the deck</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/little-things-gas-on-the-deck</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/little-things-gas-on-the-deck#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jan 2011 19:18:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/?p=313</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Now is the time for all the little things that can make life easier to be put into the home, one of which is a handy gas line to the back deck. The cost is really minimal since the gas line was already near the back of the house. No more having to pick up [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Overage Costs – Wiring</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/overage-costs-wiring</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/overage-costs-wiring#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 02 Jan 2011 18:45:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Things to Consider]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[electrical]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[lighting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[overage]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/?p=310</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[From day one, everyone who knows something or nothing about home building told us to budget 10%-15% for overage costs. Our first overage was with the foundation. This couldn’t be helped since the ground material required it (after it was dug out and inspected) and having a sturdy foundation is critical. With the frame up, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Roofers Are Here</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/the-roofers-are-here</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/the-roofers-are-here#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 02 Jan 2011 15:21:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freedom Building</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[roof]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/?p=354</guid>
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		<title>New Year!!</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/new-year</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/new-year#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Jan 2011 20:01:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/?p=306</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Happy New Year! Wishing everyone a wonderful start to 2011.]]></description>
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		<title>The Electrical Upgrade &#8211; Builder&#8217;s Perspective</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/the-electrical-upgrade-builders-perspective</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/the-electrical-upgrade-builders-perspective#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2010 14:55:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freedom Building</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Things to Consider]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[electrical]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Mike talks about the electrical upgrade.]]></description>
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		<title>Post Electrical Walkthrough</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/post-electrical-walkthrough</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/post-electrical-walkthrough#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Dec 2010 15:15:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freedom Building</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/?p=349</guid>
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		<title>Mike&#8217;s Job Update</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/mikes-job-update</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/mikes-job-update#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Dec 2010 14:42:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freedom Building</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Reflection]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/?p=332</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Mike gives us a video job update.]]></description>
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		<title>Site Update</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/site-update</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/site-update#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Dec 2010 15:23:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freedom Building</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/?p=356</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Mike gives us a video update.]]></description>
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		<title>Mike in the Confessional</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/mike-in-the-confessional</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/mike-in-the-confessional#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Dec 2010 15:11:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freedom Building</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Builder]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/?p=347</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Mike gives a bit of perspective mid-build.]]></description>
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		<title>Pouring the Basement</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/pouring-the-basement</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/pouring-the-basement#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Dec 2010 14:39:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freedom Building</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Foundation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[basement]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[concrete]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/?p=329</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Watch the video clip.]]></description>
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		<title>Preparing to Pour the Basement Floor</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/preparing-to-pour-the-basement-floor</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/preparing-to-pour-the-basement-floor#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2010 15:18:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freedom Building</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[basement]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[concrete]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/?p=351</guid>
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		<title>The Windows Are In</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/the-windows-are-in</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/the-windows-are-in#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Dec 2010 14:48:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freedom Building</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[windows]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Who doesn’t love efficient windows? I know we do! We have high efficient argon filled windows. And if that wasn&#8217;t enough Mike shows us below how to make them even more effective and efficient! Mike gives us a video update of where the job is at and talks about the windows.]]></description>
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		<title>Don’t worry about the weather</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/don%e2%80%99t-worry-about-the-weather</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/don%e2%80%99t-worry-about-the-weather#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2010 15:02:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/?p=308</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[We freaked out a little bit (ok, a lot) over the weather. It snowed, melted, rained (heavily), and froze over before the roof was done and covered with shingles. Mike assured us that all houses will be subjected to all sorts of weather no matter when it is built. The floorboards, poured cement, and 2x4s [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Man, It&#8217;s Cold!</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/man-its-cold</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/man-its-cold#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Dec 2010 14:44:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freedom Building</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/?p=334</guid>
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		<title>The Framers Have Wrapped It Up</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/the-framers-have-wrapped-it-up</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/the-framers-have-wrapped-it-up#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Dec 2010 13:18:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freedom Building</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Framing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[framer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[framing]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/?p=299</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The framers worked really hard for us! They had a lot of cold weather and snow, an unusual amount for early December. They did a great job, thanks everyone! The crew has wrapped it up. Mike talks to them on the way out. Watch the video.]]></description>
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		<title>Framing the second floor</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/framing-the-second-floor</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/framing-the-second-floor#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Dec 2010 13:16:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freedom Building</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Framing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[crane]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[framing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[trusses]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/?p=297</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The crew was out framing the second floor and adding the trusses. Watch their progress.]]></description>
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		<title>Wetlands Rule</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/wetlands-rule</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/wetlands-rule#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Dec 2010 15:11:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freedom Building</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Things to Consider]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[site]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/?p=292</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[One thing to keep in mind when looking at a home site is the existence of wetlands on the plat. If there is a wetland located behind your lot, then you can rest assured that no one will EVER be able to build a house back there.]]></description>
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		<title>Eric &amp; Michelle Tour the First Floor</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/the-first-floor-has-been-framed</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/the-first-floor-has-been-framed#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Dec 2010 15:01:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freedom Building</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[frame]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/?p=282</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Although really cold, we were really excited to see the first floor of our house. This was the first time we were able to see the framing done and started to feel like it was a house (opposed to a hole in the ground). The first floor has been framed.  Eric &#38; Michelle give you [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Framing the Deck &amp; First Floor</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/framing-the-deck-first-floor</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/framing-the-deck-first-floor#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2010 15:05:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freedom Building</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Framing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[frame]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/?p=284</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[They&#8217;ve gotten started framing the deck and the first floor. Mike gives us an overview in these videos.]]></description>
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		<title>Starting To Frame the House</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/starting-the-frame</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/starting-the-frame#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2010 19:13:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freedom Building</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Foundation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Framing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[frame]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mudplates]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/?p=279</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Guys laid down the mudplates. Mike gives us an update.]]></description>
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		<title>We have a garage floor!</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/we-have-a-garage-floor</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/we-have-a-garage-floor#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:04:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Foundation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[floor]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[foundation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[garage]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/?p=215</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[We stopped by the lot tonight to check out the new garage floor and back fill. Backfill is pushed into the trenches around the exterior of the foundation walls, burying a portion or all of the walls below the surface for added stability. Ideally, backfill is soil that drains easily, ours happens to be sand [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Floating the Garage Floor</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/floating-the-garage-floor</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/floating-the-garage-floor#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Nov 2010 20:10:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freedom Building</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Flooring]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Foundation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[concrete]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[floor]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[garage]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/?p=274</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[How do you float a garage floor? Just watch this guy.]]></description>
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		<title>Tamping the Stone Base</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/tamping-the-stone-base</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/tamping-the-stone-base#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Nov 2010 19:07:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freedom Building</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[base]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[garage]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[stone]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tamper]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/?p=271</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Tamping the stone base in the garage. Big loud tools rule!]]></description>
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		<title>Keep It Clean</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/keep-it-clean</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/keep-it-clean#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Nov 2010 19:05:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freedom Building</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Site Prep]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Things to Consider]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[home site]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[trades]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/?p=269</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[One of the key elements of building a home right is keeping a clean site.]]></description>
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		<title>Backfilled &amp; Rough Graded</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/backfilled-rough-graded</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/backfilled-rough-graded#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Nov 2010 18:59:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freedom Building</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Site Prep]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fill]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[grade]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[site]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/?p=263</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Mike shows us the rough grade, tamped garage, rough plumbing and more.]]></description>
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		<title>The Stone Slinger</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/the-stone-slinger</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/the-stone-slinger#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Nov 2010 11:33:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freedom Building</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Foundation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[drainage]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/?p=179</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Mike shows off us a stone slinger.]]></description>
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		<title>Steel Beams Are Set</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/steel-beams-are-set</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/steel-beams-are-set#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Nov 2010 11:32:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freedom Building</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Foundation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[basement]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[steel beams]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/?p=177</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Today was exciting because we could see the floor beams in place. Before we just saw the beam pockets: beam pockets are cast in the top of the foundation walls to receive, support, and hold beams in place. Mike shows us below that the beams are now placed and that the windows are in, exciting! [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Foundation Insulation</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/foundation-insulation</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/foundation-insulation#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Nov 2010 11:30:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freedom Building</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Foundation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[foundation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[insulation]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/?p=175</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[We’re just getting to the first exciting part of building a home. What was a hole in the ground now has our foundation walls, support beams, rough plumbing (if you want a bathroom in the basement), and drain tiles. The drain tiles seem to be a set of perforated plastic tubing set in gravel. If [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Waterproofing</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/waterproofing</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/waterproofing#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2010 18:57:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freedom Building</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Foundation]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/?p=261</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Mike shows us the foundation after it&#8217;s been waterproofed and the water board is up. Also reviews the drain tile and underground plumbing.]]></description>
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		<title>Silt Fence</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/silt-fence</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/silt-fence#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2010 11:28:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freedom Building</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Site Prep]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[silt fence]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/?p=171</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Mike shows us a silt fence and what it&#8217;s for.]]></description>
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		<title>Drainage Around The Footer</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/drainage-around-the-footer</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/drainage-around-the-footer#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2010 11:27:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freedom Building</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Foundation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[drain tile]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[foundation]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/?p=169</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[We found this extremely interesting. The tile drainage systems looks more like rocks and a long pipe. Bit it is a  system that collects subsurface water and moves it away from the foundation. Foundation drainage tile consists of a continuous run of perforated drainage pipes embedded in gravel along the outside perimeter of the footings. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Michelle Shows Us a Foundation Form</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/michelle-shows-us-a-foundation-form</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/michelle-shows-us-a-foundation-form#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Nov 2010 18:44:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michelle</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Foundation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[foundation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[poured wall]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/?p=135</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[So I have been doing some reading (shocking for those of you who know me, ha) on the steps of a foundation. I found it extremely interesting how poured foundation works so I explain how forms are used below: Take a peek at a foundation form. C&#8217;mon &#8211; you know you want to.]]></description>
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		<title>Freedom Saves a Tree</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/freedom-saves-a-tree</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/freedom-saves-a-tree#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Nov 2010 18:42:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michelle</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Site Prep]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tree]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/?p=132</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[In today&#8217;s times we all do our part to be green. when building a house we wanted to be as green as possible within our budget. Something that we didn&#8217;t think of was a small tree in the devil&#8217;s strip of our neighborhood. The tree was planted right where our driveway was supposed to go. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Foundation and Backfill</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/foundation-and-backfill</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/foundation-and-backfill#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Nov 2010 18:40:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michelle</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Foundation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Site Prep]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[back fill]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[foundation]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/?p=129</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[It was a beautiful Sunday afternoon so we decided we wanted to go back to the lot and check it out some more. We took more photos, video and just basked in the glory of what was the beginning of our home! We saw the cool piles of back fill and saw the anchor bolts [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Stripping The Forms</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/stripping-the-forms</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/stripping-the-forms#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2010 18:55:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freedom Building</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Builder]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Foundation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[form]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[foundation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[poured wall]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/?p=147</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Mike shows us the poured foundation wall, stripping the forms and a quick overview on why poured is better.]]></description>
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		<title>Mudsills and More</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/mudsills-and-more</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/mudsills-and-more#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2010 18:48:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freedom Building</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Foundation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[foundation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mud sill]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/?p=139</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Mike reviews knocking the forms off, showing off the mudsill, showing the brick ledge and more.]]></description>
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		<title>Squaring Up The Foundation Forms</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/squaring-up-the-foundation-forms</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/squaring-up-the-foundation-forms#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2010 18:54:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freedom Building</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Foundation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[form]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[foundation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[poured wall]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/?p=145</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Squaring the foundation forms and getting ready to pour.]]></description>
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		<title>Temporary Meter In</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/temporary-meter-in</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/temporary-meter-in#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2010 18:34:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freedom Building</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Utilities]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[electricity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[power]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/?p=120</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Temp meter is in.]]></description>
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		<title>Setting the Foundation Forms</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/setting-the-foundation</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/setting-the-foundation#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2010 18:51:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freedom Building</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Foundation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[forms]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[poured wall]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/?p=141</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Getting ready to pour the foundation.]]></description>
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		<title>Taking a Look at the Foundation</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/taking-a-look-at-the-foundation</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2010 18:34:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michelle</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Builder]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Foundation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[brick ledge]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[drainage]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[foundation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[stone sill]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/?p=122</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[There’s just something cool about concrete reinforced with rebar. There’s also something cool about big trucks pumping concrete into the foundation molds. Visited the lot. Foundation is poured. They used a pump truck, rebar, and molds to get it done in about a day.  &#8211; Foundation walls are constructed by pouring concrete between sets of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Footers Are In</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/footers-are-in</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/footers-are-in#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2010 18:31:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Foundation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[footers]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/?p=116</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Footers are probably one of the more important first steps of building the home and probably the most boring. They are poured concrete pathways (wider than the foundation) that help to spread the weight of the home from the foundation walls to the surrounding soil. This is something most people will never see, never consider, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Jumping Jack</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/the-jumping-jack</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/the-jumping-jack#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Nov 2010 18:30:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freedom Building</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Foundation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[compaction]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[footers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[foundation]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/?p=114</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Compacting the base underneath the footers.]]></description>
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		<title>Prepping For Footers</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/prepping-for-footers</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/prepping-for-footers#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Nov 2010 18:28:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freedom Building</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Foundation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[footers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[foundation]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/?p=112</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Homesite has been excavated and we&#8217;re prepping for the footers.]]></description>
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		<title>Excavation</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/excavation</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/excavation#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Nov 2010 18:27:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Foundation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Site Prep]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[excavation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[foundation]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/?p=110</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[We’re slowly discovering how complex home building actually is and the number of people involved. Going through this process and seeing it first hand made me realize how scary it is that some builders toss up houses in about 3 months or less. Excavation for the foundation started today. However, we found out that city [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Pure Sand – Great Fill!</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/pure-sand-great-fill</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/pure-sand-great-fill#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2010 18:22:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freedom Building</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Foundation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Site Prep]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fill]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[foundation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sand]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/?p=105</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Excavation &#38; Fill.]]></description>
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		<title>Trenching For Utilities</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/trenching-for-utilities</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/trenching-for-utilities#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2010 18:21:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Builder]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Foundation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Site Prep]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[builder]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[foundation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[prep]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[utilities]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/?p=103</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Sewer connections were put in today. There was a small added cost for all of our connections that should be considered to everyone looking at lots to build a home. Our house sits further back from the street than most homes (standard is about 50 feet). With ours being over 70 feet, we needed to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>We Are Permitted!</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/we-are-permitted</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/we-are-permitted#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:25:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freedom Building</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[permits]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/?p=108</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[There are some things that are just out of the control for both builder and buildee&#8230;like the town. We’ve been waiting on permits and approval from the city for what seems like forever, but is actually more like a week. I just hope everything gets approved soon so we don’t run into the nasty winter [...]]]></description>
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		<title>We Start Digging</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/we-start-digging</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:17:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Site Prep]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dig]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[excavation]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/?p=100</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Today we went and saw the lot for the first time since they started digging. This is by far the most expensive hole in the ground we’ve ever owned!! The builders will mark off the lot (stakes, paint, etc&#8230;) at various stages of building. This time it was just with stakes in the ground and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>At The Lot</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/at-the-lot</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/at-the-lot#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Nov 2010 18:38:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freedom Building</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Home Site]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[lot]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/?p=127</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Eric and Michelle give us an update from the lot.]]></description>
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		<title>Mike Reflects On The Build</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/mike-reflects-on-the-build</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/mike-reflects-on-the-build#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2010 18:16:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freedom Building</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Builder]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[builder]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/?p=98</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Mike reviews a timeline on the build.]]></description>
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		<title>Mike Meets The Neighbors</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/mike-meets-the-neighbors</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2010 18:12:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freedom Building</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Builder]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[builder]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[neighbors]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/?p=94</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[It was extremely exciting to get to see the lot staked and painted with our exact house. It was great to see where the house would sit in relation to the road and house next door. You could really see how big the front, back and side yard would be. Keep in mind that this [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Lot Has Been Cleared</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/the-lot-has-been-cleared</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/the-lot-has-been-cleared#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2010 18:06:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freedom Building</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Site Prep]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cleared]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[lot]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/?p=91</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The lot has been cleared. Mike takes us through.]]></description>
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		<title>More important considerations…hey we almost didn’t think of it!</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/more-important-considerations-hey-we-almost-didnt-think-of-it</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/more-important-considerations-hey-we-almost-didnt-think-of-it#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 30 Oct 2010 21:59:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michelle</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Home Site]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[location]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[lot size]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[taxes]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/?p=158</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Lot size– finding the perfect lot can be a difficult task.  Mike and Jeff made it super easy  – they really went to bat for us. The first important consideration when checking out lots is size. If you already have a floor plan picked out then you should already know the length and width of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>We Got The Topo</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/we-got-the-topo</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/we-got-the-topo#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 30 Oct 2010 18:46:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freedom Building</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[details]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[plan]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/?p=137</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[We got the top, elevations and more. Take a look.]]></description>
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		<title>Paid For And Signed!</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/paid-for-and-signed</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/paid-for-and-signed#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2010 18:36:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freedom Building</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Reflection]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[contracts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[paperwork]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/?p=125</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Today we felt completely relieved. Now everything was in the builders hands and not so dependent on us for one thing or another. Michelle reflects. The paperwork is filed &#8211; let&#8217;s go build a house!]]></description>
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		<title>Signing With The Title Agent</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/signing-with-the-title-agent</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2010 18:13:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freedom Building</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Banking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Title Agent]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[paperwork]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[title agent]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/?p=96</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[This was a new process for us. We previously owned a house (traditional mortgage) and closing was difficult. We had to take off work to make sure we could make it within the banking hours. However, it was super convenient this time because the title company came to US AND we picked the date and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>House selections – Interior</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/house-selections-interior</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/house-selections-interior#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[appliances]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cabinets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[countertops]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[flooring]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hardware]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/?p=87</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Prepare &#8211; Jeff gave us some really good advice. He explained picking out the interior items would be a long day and a lot of decisions being made. These are things like light fixtures, faucets/plumbing, cabinets, and flooring. He suggested that over  the few days before we go shopping to go to the local Home [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Think before you shop</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/think-before-you-shop</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/think-before-you-shop#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:20:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michelle</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[appliances]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cabinets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[flooring]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[lighting]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/?p=85</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[There are some things to think about before you go and pick the interior selections of your house. This about the following: Styles/feeling Plumbing Lighting Package included Fans? Flooring What works with wood vs vinyl Full hardwood vs manufactured Counter tops Cabinets Colors Slow glide, 5 panel, and expensive add ons Handles/Hardware Matching bathrooms to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Freedom building &#8211; exterior selections &#8211; Decisions Decisions</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/freedom-building-exterior-selections-decisions-decisions</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/freedom-building-exterior-selections-decisions-decisions#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:19:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michelle</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/?p=83</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[It’s tough to envision what the exterior of the house will look like before it’s built. We received specs, floorplans, and elevations (different designs of the outside), but it’s still tough to imagine it. So we drove around a few neighborhoods we liked to take some pictures of colors and materials of existing homes. It [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Red Line meeting – Things to know when picking a layout</title>
		<link>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/red-line-meeting-things-to-know-when-picking-a-layout</link>
		<comments>http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/red-line-meeting-things-to-know-when-picking-a-layout#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2010 22:17:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[details]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[floorplan]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[kitchen]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[redline]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.buildwithfreedom.com/?p=81</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[At this point we received the floor plans for the house. After reviewing them and thinking about how we live, there were some changes that were needed. We just took a red pen, redrew some of the walls, crossed out what we didn’t want, and made notes for any other changes that would be best [...]]]></description>
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