Zayris Kinlance

I built my own house. It was messy. It was expensive. It was worth every second. You’re reading this because you want a home you designed.

I built my first home in 2014. It was messy. Confusing. And way more expensive than the builder’s estimate.

That leak under your sink? It’s not just dripping. It’s waiting to rot the subfloor. I’ve seen it happen.

I built my own house. Not with a crew. Not with a big budget. Just me, some contractors who actually listened, and a lot of late-night research.

My garage is full of stuff I never use. And I bet yours is too. You keep walking past that broken lawnmower.

I hate clutter. You do too. That pile of garden tools by the back door? The winter coats stuffed in the garage corner?

Managing a household feels like juggling flaming torches while riding a unicycle. I’ve dropped every one of them. You forget the trash day.

I forget things. Like when I last changed the air filter. Or checked the smoke detector batteries. You do too. It’s not lazy. It’s life.

Building a home is messy. You’re juggling contractors, permits, budgets, and timelines.