=== Build a House ===
Contributors: iworks
Donate link: http://iworks.pl/donate/build-a-house.php
Tags: construction, expenses, project management, building, budgeting
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 7.0
Stable tag: 1.1.0
Requires PHP: 8.0
License: GPLv3 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html

Easily track and manage your house construction expenses step-by-step, from permits to finishing touches, all within your WordPress dashboard.

== Description ==

**Build a House** is a comprehensive WordPress plugin designed to help you track and manage expenses throughout the construction of a house. Easily log costs, categorize them by project steps (such as permits, planning, foundations, roofing, etc.), and keep a record of key events. The plugin provides detailed expense summaries by month, date, or custom project step, giving you full control and transparency over your building budget.

= Key Features =

* Log and categorize construction expenses
* Break down costs by project phase (e.g., permits, foundations, roofing)
* Track important construction events
* View expense summaries by month, date, or step
* Simple and intuitive interface

== Installation ==

There are 3 ways to install this plugin:

= 1. The super-easy way =
1. In your Admin, go to the menu Plugins > Add
1. Search for `Build a House`
1. Click to install
1. Activate the plugin
1. A new menu `Build a House` will appear in your Admin

= 2. The easy way =
1. Download the plugin (.zip file) on the right column of this page
1. In your Admin, go to the menu Plugins > Add
1. Select the button `Upload Plugin`
1. Upload the .zip file you just downloaded
1. Activate the plugin
1. A new menu `Build a House` will appear in your Admin

= 3. The old and reliable way (FTP) =
1. Upload `Build a House` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory
1. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
1. A new menu `Build a House` will appear in your Admin

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= What is a breakdown? =

The breakdown is a step of building. Typical breakdowns are:

* Sale Price Breakdown
+ Finished Lot Cost
+ Total Construction Cost
+ Financing Cost
+ Overhead and General Expenses
+ Marketing Cost
* Site Work
+ Building Permit Fee
+ Impact Fee
+ Water & Sewer Fees Inspections
+ Architecture
+ Engineering
+ Foundation
+ Concrete
+ Retaining walls and Backfill
* Framing
+ Framing (including roof)
+ Trusses
+ Sheathing
+ General Metal. Steel
* Exterior Finishes
+ Exterior Wall Finish
+ Roofing
+ Windows
+ Doors
* Major Systems
+ Plumbing
+ Electrical
+ HVAC
* Interior Finishes
+ Insulation
+ Drywall
+ Interior Trims
+ Doors
+ Mirrors
+ Painting
+ Lighting
+ Cabinets
+ Countertops
+ Appliances
+ Flooring
+ Plumbing Fixtures
+ Fireplace
* Final Steps
+ Landscaping
+ Outdoor Structures (deck patio, porches)
+ Driveway
+ Clean Up
* Other

== Screenshots ==

== Changelog ==

= 1.1.0 - 2026-06-18 =
* **Dependencies**: Updated the [iWorks Options](https://github.com/iworks/wordpress-options-class) module to version 3.1.0 and the [iWorks Rate](https://github.com/iworks/iworks-rate) module to version 2.3.2.

= 1.0.9 (2025-07-04) =
* Updated the [iWorks Options](https://github.com/iworks/wordpress-options-class) module to the version 3.0.7.
* Updated the [iWorks Rate](https://github.com/iworks/iworks-rate) module to the version 2.3.1.
* General code improvements and bug fixes.

= 1.0.8 (2025-03-13) =
* Updated the [iWorks Options](https://github.com/iworks/wordpress-options-class) module to the version 2.9.8.
* Updated the [iWorks Rate](https://github.com/iworks/iworks-rate) module to the version 2.2.3.

= 1.0.7 (2023-01-23) =
* The Contractor field on expenses list has been improved.
* The new option "breakdown" has been added to the Expenses block to param "group by".

= 1.0.6 (2023-01-22) =

* The new param "group by" has been added to the Expenses block.

= 1.0.5 (2022-12-04) =

* Added jQuery UI CSS from Google.
* Updated the [iWorks Options](https://github.com/iworks/wordpress-options-class) module to the version 2.8.3.
* Updated the [iWorks Rate](https://github.com/iworks/iworks-rate) module to the version 2.1.1.

= 1.0.4 (2022-01-21) =

* Added logo to iWorks Rate Integration.
* Updated the [iWorks Options](https://github.com/iworks/wordpress-options-class) module to the version 2.8.0.

= 1.0.3 (2022-01-20) =
* Added block pattern "Expenses with the header".
* Renamed directory `vendor` into `includes`.
* Updated the [iWorks Options](https://github.com/iworks/wordpress-options-class) module to the version 2.7.3.
* Updated the [iWorks Rate](https://github.com/iworks/iworks-rate) module to the version 2.0.6.

= 1.0.2 (2021-04-29) =
* Added Polish translation into the block.

= 1.0.1 (2021-04-28) =
* Fixed translations.
* Improved breakdowns import list.

= 1.0.0 (2021-04-28) =
* Added block `build-a-house/expences` to editor.
* Updated the [iWorks Options](https://github.com/iworks/wordpress-options-class) module to the version 2.6.9.
* Added ability to import breakdowns.

* First release.

== Upgrade Notice ==

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