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by throwaway4aday 897 days ago
The best form of open source houses are free and complete framing plans with material and cut lists and detailed instructions that don't assume the builder is a professional. Add some guides on exterior and interior finishing, basic plumbing and electrical and walk-throughs on how to obtain permitting and being your own general contractor and you'd have something genuinely useful for everyone.