Download or read book How to Plan Subcontract and Build Your Dream House written by Warren V. Jaeger and published by Trojan Homes. This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: -- Covers the subject from land issues, through the entire construction process, all the way to plandng the lawn.-- Contains anecdotes, real life examples, diagrams, applicable political comment and special exposition on such subjects as basic electricity, Radon, energy saving, windows and much more.-- Written for the aspiring home owner, but is equally valuable to building professionals and real estate agents.

Download or read book General Contracting Your Dream Home written by Brian R. Edman and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2005 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Children's, Parenting, Health How Would You Feel If a Close Relative Got Sick and Had to Go to the Hospital? With this book, you can help a child cope with such family illnesses. Jonathan feels guilty and afraid. Hurt because his grandfather couldn't spend more time with him, the boy lashed out at Grandpa with mean words. That night, Jonathan learned that the grandfather had suddenly become very sick. Jonathan and his mom then traveled to the city to wait for news about the grandfather's emergency surgery. So begins Jonathan's journey into the "no-kid's land" of the hospital. Where a child can't yell, play or run. Where the television is always on—but often without sound. And worried adults seem not to notice their kids, except to say "everything in OK." But children can tell otherwise. Jonathan can only guess what is really happening with Grandpa and why. Did his angry words make Grandpa sick? Will he ever get the chance to say "I'm sorry" or "I love you, Grandpa" again? Jonathan's neighbor, a nurse, finds the boy lost in a hospital hallway. With her help, Jonathan finds the way back to his mom and a better understanding of illness, surgery and what he can except while Grandpa is healing. Esther Pearlman's illustrations bring the hospital experience to life from a kid's point of view, featuring scenes a child with an ill relative will identify with. Pearlman's sketches and observations of her grandchild during her husband's recuperation from surgery formed the basis for this collaboration with writer Melody Girard. Any Parent Who Has Had a Loved One in the Hospital Knows the Value of Explaining this Experience to a Child Esther's Pearls Publishing Santa Monica, California

Download or read book Build Your Dream Home for Less written by R Dodge Woodson and published by Betterway Books. This book was released on 1995-09-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Build a quality home - and save money at every stage of construction! &break;&break; You dream about building a perfect home. But you just don't see any way to come up with that kind of money. &break;&break;So bring down the cost. Be your own general contractor and save on every aspect of building your home. Do some of the easier work yourself and the savings can soar even higher. You can do it without compromising quality. &break;&break;Part-time work, big-time equity! &break;&break; Build Your Dream Home for Less is jammed with construction information, including the smallest money-saving detail. Keep your regular job, work on the side as general contractor, and build in equity as you build your home. &break;&break;Woodson has organized his book to match the progress of your project, from weighing the decision about wearing the general contractor's hat all the way to moving in without marrying anything. Here's just a taste of what you'll find inside: &break;All you need to know about being your own general contractor &break;How to work with materials suppliers &break;What to keep in mind when selecting subcontractors &break;A close, cost-conscious look at each phase of construction &break;Materials options, and pros and cons of each &break;An appendix with sample forms and contracts &break;&break;You dared to dream, dare to try? &break;&break; This is a dollars-and-cents book. And a build-it-right book. You'll learn how to recognize quality at each stage of construction. Build Your Dream Home for Less is the book you need to make your goal a reality.

Download or read book Learn to be a General Contractor written by Carl Heldmann and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Everything You Need to Know about Building the Custom Home written by John Folds and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 1990 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Complete with illustrations, checklists, sample contracts, forms, and survey maps, and a must-have homebuilding timetable, this guide gives you everything you need to know to build your dream home.

Download or read book The Complete Guide to Contracting Your Home written by Kent Lester and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-01-12 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Designing Your Dream Home written by Doe Lang and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You can have the home of your dreams! This comprehensive guide walks you through every decision and addresses all the details that most homeowners don't even know to consider. In this step-by-step, room-by-room handbook, Susan Lang considers every aspect of your homebuilding or remodeling project, such as how to Hire the right architect, interior designer, and builder Design each room to perfectly fit your family's lifestyle Plan ahead so all your storage needs are met Determine the perfect placement for light fixtures, switches, and electrical outlets Save money by avoiding costly design revisions or building change orders You'll find helpful forms and checklists that will keep you organized and assist you in clarifying your needs. And if you're worried that building your dream home might turn into a nightmare, Designing Your Dream Home covers the most common mistakes that homeowners make and shows you how to avoid them. Susan Lang has thought of everything, so you won't have to.

Download or read book The Owner Builder Book written by Mark A. Smith and published by Consensus Group. This book was released on 2002-10 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The best available guide to saving money on a home construction project, the book shows you how to contract your new home, remodel, or addition at phenomenal savings. Contains a step-by-step description of the process, including how to find and hire good subcontractors, how to get a construction loan, and how to estimate costs and choose features for your project. Includes 85 planning steps and 100 new construction bargain strategies to save you thousands. Includes contracts, agreements, budget and schedule forms and worksheets. A Super-index provides 1,150 search terms for total utility.

Download or read book Building Your Own Home For Dummies written by Kevin Daum and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-03-04 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

Download or read book Building Your Own Home written by George Wilkie and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This complete guide to building your own home covers every step of the process. It includes advice on: how to select land ; design guidelines; the roles of professional consultants ; how to deal with the workings of control authorities ; preparing working drawings ;who's who of subcontracting and supply industries. Includes in detail the practical steps that owner-builders need to take to ensure their building meets the aims of local regulations in environmental efficiency. Also included are detailed drawings showing how all the components are assembled to achieve the home of your dreams.

Download or read book Home Building Contractor Secrets How to Buy Wholesale and Save 40 000 or More on the Construction of Your Dream Home written by Lane W. Moore and published by Krug Industries, Inc.. This book was released on 2005 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Everything Home Building Book written by Lesley Bolton and published by Everything. This book was released on 2004-04-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Approximately 1.6 million new homes are built each year, as more people move from their old houses and apartments in search of more personalized homes. Unfortunately, high labor and material costs make homebuilding a risky venture for those not familiar with the process. The Everything® Homebuilding Book helps readers save money, avoid delays, and create the house that is just right for them. From financing and design to choosing the right contractor and getting permits, this do-it-yourself guide allows readers to take an active role and avoid the many pitfalls of building the perfect home. Nonintimidating, friendly, and accessible, The Everything® Homebuilding Book is the ultimate resource for realizing the American Dream. AUTHOR: LESLEY BOLTON (Bloomington, IN) is a freelance writer and professional editor. She has a B.F.A. in writing, literature, and publishing from Emerson College. MARK SCHMITT (Boonville, IN) is an estimator, general contractor, and president of Mark Schmitt Construction, Inc. A thirty-year veteran of homebuilding, Mr. Schmitt specializes in guiding customers through all phases of home construction.

Download or read book General Contracting A Guide to Home Construction written by Ray Cziczo and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2004-08 with total page 75 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many people think about, dream about, and talk about being a general contractor and building their own home. If you have the desire and are willing to put forth the effort, you can realize your dreams and ambitions. A General Contractor is a project manager. If you can manage projects, schedule activities, and work with people, you can build your dream home. General Contracting - A Guide to Home Construction, removes the mystique of General Contracting and gives a step by step, easy to understand, guide on how to plan, schedule, manage, and construct a new home. You will be walked through the process of selecting a plan, revising a plan, selecting contractors, obtaining a building permit, developing a timeline, managing the timeline, dealing with schedule changes, communicating with subcontractors, and obtaining an occupancy permit. You do not have to be intimidated by the thought of building a home. Being a General Contractor can be rewarding both personally and financially. It was for me and it can be for you. You can be a "Jack of all Trades" or a person who just loves challenging and rewarding projects. If you want to save money and experience the pride of building your own home, then General Contracting - A Guide to Home Construction is the right book for you!

Download or read book How to Build Your Dream Home written by Kris Land and published by . This book was released on 2022-03-31 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Be warned: this might just encourage you to actually start building that dream home of yours.Building a home is just like any other great journey -- it unfolds one beautiful (and sometimes tiny) step at a time.Everything needed to know about utilising your unique skills and becoming your own general contractor, and building your own home.

Download or read book Be Your Own House Contractor written by Carl Heldmann and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2001-06-01 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While building a home is not a simple task, expert Carl Heldmann shows that it is not as complicated as one might believe. With his sound advice, readers can act as their own house contractor and save a quarter - or more - of the cost of building a home. And without picking up a hammer! Heldmann explains each step of the home building process in non-technical, easily understood language, helping readers avoid the pitfalls that plague general contractors, even experienced ones. Readers will learn how to develop house plans, establish schedules, select good subcontractors, identify cost saving options, negotiate contracts, estimate building costs, purchase materials and supplies, and much more.

Download or read book How to Plan Contract and Build Your Own Home Fifth Edition written by Richard M. Scutella and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2010-08-17 with total page 914 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. The All-in-One Custom Homebuilders Guide--Fully Updated with the Latest Green Construction Methods How to Plan, Contract, and Build Your Own Home, fifth edition, gives you the information you need during every step of the homebuilding process--from selecting materials to designing the rooms to working with a contractor. Featuring practical, cost-effective ways of planning, designing, and building energy-efficient homes, the book presents money- and energy-saving options in every chapter. This thoroughly revised reference explains how you can implement many of the green construction strategies that make up the U.S. Green Building Council's award-winning Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) guidelines. Written by experienced instructors and builders, this is the most complete planning and homebuilding resource available. Learn how to: Select the building site that best suits your project Determine floor plans and types of construction, foundations, framing, and finishing Use energy-efficient electric, lighting, heating, cooling, and insulation Choose the best quality floors, wall coverings, fixtures, and appliances for your budget Integrate green construction systems, components, and materials throughout your home Include amenities such as decks, patios, gazebos, sidewalks, and driveways Find and work with an established, skilled, and reliable contractor

Download or read book Building Your Custom Home For Dummies written by Kevin Daum and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-08-31 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.