Where should I invest my money when building my home? Casey likes to focus on the envelope first. But why and what does the envelope consist of? What about everything else? Shouldn't the kitchen and bathrooms look good? How do I know a General Contractor is trustworthy? How many horror stories have you heard about General Contractors? TV Shows have not helped on this front. It is important to know who you are working with when building your own home. Should you go with the cheapest or the most expensive? Does it matter? What about credentials? References? How long will it take to build my home? TV Shows have altered realistic timelines of renovations and custom homes. Let's see what Casey has to say.