Week 4, Blog 1 (TA)

First Paragraph:

Building a new home is challenging, but it is the best way for people to ensure that most of their needs and wants are met within the confines of their budgets. First of all, many people only purchase one home during their adult life, so that home should match closely with the person or couple's sense of style and comfort. For example, when building a house, the new owners can choose the floor plan, carpet, wall coverings, heating system, built-in appliances and fixtures, as well as lighting and countless other items, and therefore, have a good chance of being happy with the final dwelling. In addition, if something can't be done because of the structure of the house or the cost or for some other reason, the person building the house will be in on the decisions and understand why which may make the disappointment easier to bear. Of course, if the new owners choose a carpet or floor plan that does not work out, they must take responsibility for the decision. Building is stressful, but the rewards are great.

Revised Paragraph:

The best option for meeting your wants, needs, and personal budget in finding a new home is to build it yourself. When building a home, you select the decorations, built-in appliances, floor plan and much more to match your style and comfort. It is important to select these things yourself, because most Americans only buy one home in their lifetime. Such a weighty expenditure should be like buying a tailor-made suit, as a practical way to be surrounded by something nice to look at and comfortable to deal with. Although stress and frustration may present itself, the happiness that comes from such a personal fit is worth the work.