Building a house without an architect can definitely be done, but it comes with its own set of challenges. While some homeowners successfully rely on pre-designed plans or contractor guidance, skipping an architect means you need to pay extra attention to design details, structural integrity, and local regulations. This is where residential estimators can be a huge help they provide accurate cost breakdowns, material requirements, and labor estimates to ensure your project stays on budget and avoids unexpected surprises. Has anyone here tried this approach, and how did you manage the design and estimation part?