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| Author | : Leeza Sipek |
| Publisher | : CSIRO PUBLISHING |
| Total Pages | : 247 |
| Release | : 2012 |
| Genre | : Architecture |
| ISBN | : 0643100423 |
An easy-to-understand, step-by-step guide for people who want to build their dream home in a financially responsible manner. From choosing a block of land to decorating the inside of the house, this book guides the reader through the entire building process.
| Author | : Ken Kern |
| Publisher | : Echo Point Books & Media, LLC |
| Total Pages | : 379 |
| Release | : 2022-08-04 |
| Genre | : House & Home |
| ISBN | : |
From simple stone walls to elaborate homes and studios, this is the ideal book for any DIY builder interested in working with stone. Thanks to its utility and cost-effectiveness, stone is an ideal construction resource for the astute owner-builder. Cheap and readily available, rock can be gathered from streambeds, abandoned quarries, and open fields with relative ease. In fact, you'd be hard-pressed to find a natural landscape devoid of building stone. In this book, beloved home-building expert Ken Kern teams up with fellow stone masons Steve Magers and Lou Penfield to present the ultimate guide to DIY stone masonry. THE OWNER-BUILDER'S GUIDE TO STONE MASONRY is a comprehensive guide to all aspects of building with stone. Everything from detailed information on sourcing, sorting, and selecting stones, to the various methods of building with stone. There are even chapters on building fireplaces, steps, floors, and arches.
| Author | : Ken Kern |
| Publisher | : Echo Point Books & Media |
| Total Pages | : 386 |
| Release | : 2016-02 |
| Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
| ISBN | : 9781626545465 |
Many Americans dream about building their own home. With this book you can make those dreams a reality. As innovative and original as it was when first published in 1972, Ken Kern's The Owner-Built Home is an aspiring DIY homebuilder's bible. Finally, after years of demand, it is back in print for the next generation of owner-builders. The product of years of research and experimentation with innumerable design and construction techniques around the world, The Owner-Built Home is full of practical tips. It describes in refreshing, straight-forward language, everything involved in making a home. Fully illustrated with drawings, photographs, and plans, The Owner-Built Home is an indispensable tool for anyone planning to build a house. Readers interested in related titles from Ken Kern will also want to see: The Owner Builder's Guide to Stone Masonry (ISBN: 9781626545403), Owner Built Homestead (Emblem Editions) (ISBN: 9781626545441), The Owner Builder's Guide to Stone Masonry (ISBN: 9781626545403), Owner Built Homestead (Emblem Editions) (ISBN: 9781626545441).
| Author | : Craig Wallin |
| Publisher | : HeadStart Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 164 |
| Release | : 2002-10 |
| Genre | : Architecture |
| ISBN | : 9780933239371 |
| Author | : Mark A. Smith |
| Publisher | : Consensus Group Inc. |
| Total Pages | : 288 |
| Release | : 2007 |
| Genre | : Architect-designed houses |
| ISBN | : 1932272046 |
This easy to understand, step-by-step guide is clear enough for even a novice to understand, Even if you hire a contractor to build you home, this book will greatly help you understand the process. From shopping for a piece of land to getting a loan to dealing with a contractor, the Smiths' advice covers everything about building a home. The authors advise on getting organized and tackling the hardest parts of the process step by step. Included are valuable lists, charts, ideas and questionnaires. Also, how to shop around for bargains and minimize costs room by room.
| Author | : Leeza Sipek |
| Publisher | : CSIRO PUBLISHING |
| Total Pages | : 247 |
| Release | : 2012-11-15 |
| Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
| ISBN | : 0643106987 |
Building your own home could save you thousands of dollars. The Owner Builder is an easy-to-understand, step-by-step guide for people who want to build their dream home in a financially responsible manner. From choosing a block of land to decorating the inside of the house, this book guides the reader through the entire building process. The authors share their personal experiences with photos of the building process in 68 steps. They include tips and hints on the approval process, construction ideas and how to avoid mistakes. They also uncover potential hidden costs, and offer other ways to save money if you don't have time to manage the construction yourself – such as hire a project manager, which is cheaper than a contract builder. Renovators, DIY enthusiasts and anyone considering building a home will find a wealth of practical information in this book. Even if you are hiring a builder, this book can help you understand what is involved in building a home and what to expect at each stage of the project.
| Author | : Penny Swift |
| Publisher | : Struik Publishers |
| Total Pages | : 208 |
| Release | : 2012 |
| Genre | : Building |
| ISBN | : 9781770079595 |
A practical guide to building or renovating your own home. Updated to include recent changes in building legislation, new building techniques and contemporary design trends.
| Author | : Mark A. Smith |
| Publisher | : Consensus Group Inc. |
| Total Pages | : 304 |
| Release | : 2007-05 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 1932272062 |
| Author | : Allan Staines |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 142 |
| Release | : 2010 |
| Genre | : Building |
| ISBN | : 9781875217311 |
This all-Australian guide will bring the reader up-to-date with the latest methods applied accross Australia.
| 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
