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DedeNkem:
Believing in fictitious story of Adam makes you look more stupid.

jmichlins:
mr wisdom i dey my own and you come my way oh

byna:
Completed mine last month. Approx 120days from foundation to move in. Thank God for his blessings

davit:
Hello fellow Nairalanders. About a year ago, I came on this forum to complain about a neighbour of mine who was very cantankerous and inhuman in dealing with other neighbours. All sorts of advice were given then. And one of the pieces of advice was that I should go and build my own place if possible.

Here is the link to the complaint: [url]https://www.nairaland.com/2172824/neighbour-disturbs-me-generator
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I ruminated on this advice and after a while decided to give it a shot. It wasn't really funny at the initial stage. But to God be the glory today, I have moved to my own house - a four bedroom flat in a very nice environment. Attached are some of the pictures of the house.

Thanks to all those who rendered help then. I so much love this forum.

philclem:
.......The responses to the question is what I am actually waititng for! I could be next you know #congrats bro!

davit:
Once again, thanks to you all for rejoicing with me. There are so many questions asked that I dont even know where to start. Well, for those asking for location, it is in Lagos, around Iju-Ishaga, Agege axis. I cant reveal more than that for security reason.
As regards the cost of building, I will say something around 11million. This is so owing to the quality of the materials used for the house, most especially the interior decor. I could have spent something less, like 9million. Each room is ensuite with modern day facilities.
I used around 150 bags of cement alone to do plastering. Dont ask me if artisans did not cheat me.I was my own engineer. I was always on the ground to monitor everything happening on my site.
You can use less depending on how solid you want your wall to be.I need to add that there are 2 gates in the house. Both cost around 200k

For those who think that I have the money, so no need to say that I was pushed to do this. Well, lemme tell you that when the work began, I had around 3million naira. And that was meant to buy a half plot of land at Obawole, Fagba. The plan then was to just buy the land and see what could come up for the development. But the land I wanted to buy was sold to someone else . I never knew the Lord already had a better place for us that wont cost that much. I got the land, about a plot, for less than 2 million.

This project is a testimony in many ways. Shortly after getting the land, my mind was always there. And the fear that Omo oniles could take over if not developed made me begin the work. It wasnt really easy. Omo oniles were on my neck 24/7. But I was told then that house builds itself. Beyond my imagination, lines began to fall me in pleasant places. I got help that could make the work progress. I got a better job and the likes. It is a long story. But one fact I remember then was that my meal was more or less once in a day. Most times it was beans! The fear of omo oniles too has now reduced.

May I add that the thougt of having my own place never occured to me at all until when that neighbour of mine was making life difficult for me. And of course, some Nairalanders suggested I get my own place. It was initially funny to me. But at the same time I decided to give it a try.

For those talking about taste, HMMMM, I can see that you dont know what it takes to get here. I could have made the exterior more colourful than that though, but if you know what is called security and the environment you find yourself, you will not dare do what will make your house kinda attractive to some bad guys. Most houses around mine dont even have their exteriors painted. I agree with those who suggested colour combination. I can work on that at anytime. Painting is more or less the easiest part of building.

I just finished doing the interlocking. May I let all know that you cant finish building your own house. There will be need to do adjustments every now and then.

I hope I have been able to do justice to some of the questions asked. Thanks once again for your inquisitiveness. May the Lord build good houses for us all.

davit:
Once again, thanks to you all for rejoicing with me. There are so many questions asked that I dont even know where to start. Well, for those asking for location, it is in Lagos, around Iju-Ishaga, Agege axis. I cant reveal more than that for security reason.
As regards the cost of building, I will say something around 11million. This is so owing to the quality of the materials used for the house, most especially the interior decor. I could have spent something less, like 9million. Each room is ensuite with modern day facilities.
I used around 150 bags of cement alone to do plastering. Dont ask me if artisans did not cheat me.I was my own engineer. I was always on the ground to monitor everything happening on my site.
You can use less depending on how solid you want your wall to be.I need to add that there are 2 gates in the house. Both cost around 200k

For those who think that I have the money, so no need to say that I was pushed to do this. Well, lemme tell you that when the work began, I had around 3million naira. And that was meant to buy a half plot of land at Obawole, Fagba. The plan then was to just buy the land and see what could come up for the development. But the land I wanted to buy was sold to someone else . I never knew the Lord already had a better place for us that wont cost that much. I got the land, about a plot, for less than 2 million.

This project is a testimony in many ways. Shortly after getting the land, my mind was always there. And the fear that Omo oniles could take over if not developed made me begin the work. It wasnt really easy. Omo oniles were on my neck 24/7. But I was told then that house builds itself. Beyond my imagination, lines began to fall me in pleasant places. I got help that could make the work progress. I got a better job and the likes. It is a long story. But one fact I remember then was that my meal was more or less once in a day. Most times it was beans! The fear of omo oniles too has now reduced.

May I add that the thougt of having my own place never occured to me at all until when that neighbour of mine was making life difficult for me. And of course, some Nairalanders suggested I get my own place. It was initially funny to me. But at the same time I decided to give it a try.

For those talking about taste, HMMMM, I can see that you dont know what it takes to get here. I could have made the exterior more colourful than that though, but if you know what is called security and the environment you find yourself, you will not dare do what will make your house kinda attractive to some bad guys. Most houses around mine dont even have their exteriors painted. I agree with those who suggested colour combination. I can work on that at anytime. Painting is more or less the easiest part of building.

I just finished doing the interlocking. May I let all know that you cant finish building your own house. There will be need to do adjustments every now and then.

I hope I have been able to do justice to some of the questions asked. Thanks once again for your inquisitiveness. May the Lord build good houses for us all.

davit:
Hello fellow Nairalanders. About a year ago, I came on this forum to complain about a neighbour of mine who was very cantankerous and inhuman in dealing with other neighbours. All sorts of advice were given then. And one of the pieces of advice was that I should go and build my own place if possible.

Here is the link to the complaint: [url]https://www.nairaland.com/2172824/neighbour-disturbs-me-generator
[/url]

I ruminated on this advice and after a while decided to give it a shot. It wasn't really funny at the initial stage. But to God be the glory today, I have moved to my own house - a four bedroom flat in a very nice environment. Attached are some of the pictures of the house.

Thanks to all those who rendered help then. I so much love this forum.

davit:
Once again, thanks to you all for rejoicing with me. There are so many questions asked that I dont even know where to start. Well, for those asking for location, it is in Lagos, around Iju-Ishaga, Agege axis. I cant reveal more than that for security reason.
As regards the cost of building, I will say something around 11million. This is so owing to the quality of the materials used for the house, most especially the interior decor. I could have spent something less, like 9million. Each room is ensuite with modern day facilities.
I used around 150 bags of cement alone to do plastering. Dont ask me if artisans did not cheat me.I was my own engineer. I was always on the ground to monitor everything happening on my site.
You can use less depending on how solid you want your wall to be.I need to add that there are 2 gates in the house. Both cost around 200k

For those who think that I have the money, so no need to say that I was pushed to do this. Well, lemme tell you that when the work began, I had around 3million naira. And that was meant to buy a half plot of land at Obawole, Fagba. The plan then was to just buy the land and see what could come up for the development. But the land I wanted to buy was sold to someone else . I never knew the Lord already had a better place for us that wont cost that much. I got the land, about a plot, for less than 2 million.

This project is a testimony in many ways. Shortly after getting the land, my mind was always there. And the fear that Omo oniles could take over if not developed made me begin the work. It wasnt really easy. Omo oniles were on my neck 24/7. But I was told then that house builds itself. Beyond my imagination, lines began to fall for me in pleasant places. I got help that could make the work progress. I got a better job and the likes. It is a long story. But one fact I remember then was that my meal was more or less once in a day. Most times it was beans! The fear of omo oniles too has now reduced.

May I add that the thougt of having my own place never occured to me at all until when that neighbour of mine was making life difficult for me. And of course, some Nairalanders suggested I get my own place. It was initially funny to me. But at the same time I decided to give it a try.

For those talking about taste, HMMMM, I can see that you dont know what it takes to get here. I could have made the exterior more colourful than that though, but if you know what is called security and the environment you find yourself, you will not dare do what will make your house kinda attractive to some bad guys. Most houses around mine dont even have their exteriors painted. I agree with those who suggested colour combination. I can work on that at anytime. Painting is more or less the easiest part of building.

I just finished doing the interlocking. May I let all know that you cant finish building your own house. There will be need to do adjustments every now and then.

I hope I have been able to do justice to some of the questions asked. Thanks once again for your inquisitiveness. May the Lord build good houses for us all.

davit:
Once again, thanks to you all for rejoicing with me. There are so many questions asked that I dont even know where to start. Well, for those asking for location, it is in Lagos, around Iju-Ishaga, Agege axis. I cant reveal more than that for security reason.
As regards the cost of building, I will say something around 11million. This is so owing to the quality of the materials used for the house, most especially the interior decor. I could have spent something less, like 9million. Each room is ensuite with modern day facilities.
I used around 150 bags of cement alone to do plastering. Dont ask me if artisans did not cheat me.I was my own engineer. I was always on the ground to monitor everything happening on my site.
You can use less depending on how solid you want your wall to be.I need to add that there are 2 gates in the house. Both cost around 200k

For those who think that I have the money, so no need to say that I was pushed to do this. Well, lemme tell you that when the work began, I had around 3million naira. And that was meant to buy a half plot of land at Obawole, Fagba. The plan then was to just buy the land and see what could come up for the development. But the land I wanted to buy was sold to someone else . I never knew the Lord already had a better place for us that wont cost that much. I got the land, about a plot, for less than 2 million.

This project is a testimony in many ways. Shortly after getting the land, my mind was always there. And the fear that Omo oniles could take over if not developed made me begin the work. It wasnt really easy. Omo oniles were on my neck 24/7. But I was told then that house builds itself. Beyond my imagination, lines began to fall for me in pleasant places. I got help that could make the work progress. I got a better job and the likes. It is a long story. But one fact I remember then was that my meal was more or less once in a day. Most times it was beans! The fear of omo oniles too has now reduced.

May I add that the thougt of having my own place never occured to me at all until when that neighbour of mine was making life difficult for me. And of course, some Nairalanders suggested I get my own place. It was initially funny to me. But at the same time I decided to give it a try.

For those talking about taste, HMMMM, I can see that you dont know what it takes to get here. I could have made the exterior more colourful than that though, but if you know what is called security and the environment you find yourself, you will not dare do what will make your house kinda attractive to some bad guys. Most houses around mine dont even have their exteriors painted. I agree with those who suggested colour combination. I can work on that at anytime. Painting is more or less the easiest part of building.

I just finished doing the interlocking. May I let all know that you cant finish building your own house. There will be need to do adjustments every now and then.

I hope I have been able to do justice to some of the questions asked. Thanks once again for your inquisitiveness. May the Lord build good houses for us all.