A Homeowners Guide To The Custom Home Building Process
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| Author | : Christy Ann Kicklighter |
| Publisher | : Balboa Press |
| Total Pages | : 53 |
| Release | : 2015-04-14 |
| Genre | : House & Home |
| ISBN | : 1504328019 |
A Homeowners Guide to the Custom Home Building Process introduces the new homeowner to the paperwork and processes that it takes to build a home from the ground up. The Homeowners Guide walks you through contractor selection, bidding and contract administration, all the way to project completion. You will learn of some warning signs along the way, so you dont get taken advantage of. Building your new home can be an enjoyable experience, by educating yourself, staying positive, and visualizing the outcomeyour dream house. I have personally known Christy for over twenty years. Christy is very personable, honest, hard-working, and dedicated. She has an excellent understanding of the construction industry and associated paperwork, and her estimates have always been accurate. Paul U. Dritenbas, AIA, principal architect
| Author | : Kevin Daum |
| Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
| Total Pages | : 386 |
| Release | : 2011-03-04 |
| Genre | : House & Home |
| ISBN | : 1118054067 |
Keep construction on track with helpful checklists Turn your dream of a custom home into reality! Thinking about building your own home? This easy-to-follow guide shows you how to plan and build a beautiful home on any budget. From acquiring land to finding the best architect to overseeing the construction, you get lots of savvy tips on managing your new investment wisely -- and staying sane during the process! Discover how to: * Find the best homesite * Navigate the plan approval process * Obtain financing * Hire the right contractor * Cut design and construction costs * Avoid common mistakes
| Author | : Wasfi Youssef |
| Publisher | : Wiley |
| Total Pages | : 356 |
| Release | : 1988-11-09 |
| Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
| ISBN | : 9780471635611 |
Building Your Own Home A Step-by-Step Guide "This is an impressive undertaking. I've seen plenty of books about home construction techniques but this is the first one I've seen that packages construction information with the whole process of acquiring the property." --P. Gilbert Mercurio, Executive Vice President Westchester County Board of Realtors "Written by an expert in both design and construction, the book is highly readable and addresses each aspect of the home building process in terms of cost-effectiveness, quality and aesthetics." --Michel Sargious, PhD, P.Eng. Professor Department of Civil Engineering The University of Calgary Now Building Your Own Home puts complicated material into terms anyone can easily understand. From managing the construction process like a pro to mastering every legal and financial detail, you get step-by-step instruction to guide you through the entire construction process. It explains with 132 clarifying photographs and illustrations how each part of the house is built. You'll learn how to: * find a good lot and select an appropriate design * apply for a building permit, secure the best financing terms as well as the best insurance coverage * handpick top-notch independent contractors--and successfully manage their work * control every stage of construction, from door knobs to deck installation to the plumbing and electrical work Easy-to-read and filled with practical information, Building Your Own Home contains everything you need to build a customized house of your dreams.
| Author | : Kevin Daum |
| Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
| Total Pages | : 406 |
| Release | : 2021-08-05 |
| Genre | : House & Home |
| ISBN | : 1119796814 |
You deserve a home that meets your specific needs and desires! If you find yourself dreaming of the perfect patio, the ideal kitchen, and inviting rooms where you love to spend time, it might just be time to start building! With Building Your Custom Home For Dummies, you won’t have to feel intimidated as you plan, finance, and oversee construction on your new oasis. You’ll learn what it takes to build a custom home, including which pros to call and when. This updated edition also covers the latest in real estate and home construction trends, including smart homes, green building, and banking options. It's more important than ever to live in a home that’s truly how you want it, truly your own. Now is the perfect time to get started—if you’re still in the dreaming stage, this book will help you identify your style and articulate your vision. If you’re further along in the process, you’ll benefit from checklists and pointers on reviewing architects’ plans, evaluating contractor bids, flipping the home you build, and more. The latest guidance on building a beautiful home on any budget New ideas for high-tech homes with low carbon footprints Step-by-step instructions for securing financing, hiring architects, and finding reliable contractors Advice on how to invest your home-building budget wisely and plan for the future Building Your Custom Home For Dummies takes you from finding the perfect homesite through laying the foundation to framing and finishing—in the friendly Dummies style you can trust.
| Author | : Kent Lester |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 369 |
| Release | : 2017-01-12 |
| Genre | : House & Home |
| ISBN | : 1440346011 |
Save 30% on home construction! Whether you want to take on all the responsibility of contracting your home or simply want to intelligently communicate with your homebuilder, The Complete Guide to Contracting Your Home can help you save 30% or more on the cost of home construction by teaching you the ins and outs of managing your construction project. Learn how to get your project off to a solid start. Get financial and legal details in language you can understand. Learn what to consider when selecting a lot and how to deal with suppliers, labor and subcontractors. Gain understanding of building codes and inspections so you can manage with authority, confidence, and efficiency. This extensive guide walks you through each phase of construction including preconstruction, foundations, framing, roofing, plumbing, electrical, masonry, siding, insulation, drywall, trim, painting, cabinetry, countertops, flooring, tile and landscaping. Completely revised and updated, this edition includes a new section on sustainable building as well as the most comprehensive building resources section ever compiled. You'll find schedules, order forms, control logs, contracts and checklists to help keep your project on track.
| Author | : John Michael Carroll |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2014-03-18 |
| Genre | : HOUSE & HOME |
| ISBN | : 9781600850226 |
Lockhart and Carroll take readers step by step through a series of helpful illustrations that present solutions for building a home.
| Author | : Susan Solakian |
| Publisher | : Sterling Publishing Company |
| Total Pages | : 292 |
| Release | : 2008 |
| Genre | : Contractors |
| ISBN | : 1402727542 |
Major home remodeling isn’t for the faint of heart; there is huge potential for design problems, cost overruns, or just unsatisfactory workmanship. Here, a professional construction manager who masterminded the redesign at New York’s famed Avery Fisher Hall as well as a massive institute-wide renovation of St. Luke’s Hospital, offers an indispensable guide for homeowners who need to manage a large-scale renovation. There’s advice on how to articulate your thoughts clearly to designers, architects, and contractors; tips on negotiating contracts; suggestions for protecting yourself from legal and financial threats; and help understanding warranty claims. Each step--from initial planning through the completed project--is covered in layman’s terms, and sample contracts, floor plans, cost estimating worksheets and other forms are provided.
| Author | : Kristina Leigh Wiggins |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 256 |
| Release | : 2017-04-11 |
| Genre | : Architecture |
| ISBN | : 9781612549408 |
In a savvy and thorough guide to remodeling and building homes, architect and project manager Kristina Leigh Wiggins guides us through every step of the daunting process. Whether your project is indoors or outdoors, long term or short term, big or small, you¿ll want to have Building Your Home: A Simple Guide to Making Good Decisions by your side to help you achieve the home of your dreams.
| Author | : Chris Magwood |
| Publisher | : New Society Publishers |
| Total Pages | : 467 |
| Release | : 2014-03-25 |
| Genre | : Architecture |
| ISBN | : 0865717060 |
Sustainable building from the ground up - the pros and cons of the latest green and natural materials and technologies
| Author | : Carol Smith |
| Publisher | : Builderbooks |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2005 |
| Genre | : House & Home |
| ISBN | : 9780867186048 |
Building Your Home provides home buyers with firsthand, up-to-date information about what to expect, who's responsible for what tasks, the questions they need to ask, and the opportunities and options available at each stage of the building process. Carol Smith shares her expertise to help you provide the utmost in customer satisfaction. Help educate your customers about the home building process by providing them with a copy of Building Your Home.
