Author : Robert L. Roy
Publisher : Sterling Publishing (NY)
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 50,97 MB
Release : 1981
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780806975481
Author : Mark A. Smith
Publisher : Consensus Group Inc.
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 48,61 MB
Release : 2007
Category : 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 : T. Aspeling
Publisher :
Page : 123 pages
File Size : 45,82 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Building
ISBN : 9781431701162
Author : Mark A. Smith
Publisher : Consensus Group Inc.
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 33,1 MB
Release : 2007-05
Category :
ISBN : 1932272062
Author :
Publisher : Consensus Group Inc.
Page : 666 pages
File Size : 49,49 MB
Release :
Category :
ISBN : 1932272054
Author : Leeza Sipek
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 16,7 MB
Release : 2012-11-15
Category : 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 : Miki Cook
Publisher : New Society Publishers
Page : 435 pages
File Size : 50,43 MB
Release : 2014-09-09
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 0865717796
Build a truly green home for the same total net cost as the conventional alternative
Author : Jessica Openshaw
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,54 MB
Release : 2024-01-29
Category : House & Home
ISBN :
Are you longing to build your dream home and the only thing stopping you is your budget? I built ours for $87 a square foot and want to share my secrets with you! There is no doubt in my mind there are thousands of people out there who want to build their dream home but cannot get past the assumption that it is just too expensive. I was that person! Yet with grit and determination, I found ways to save thousands upon thousands of dollars constructing our dream home for a remarkably low price. Throughout my book, I am thrilled to share with you my top money-saving secrets, including: How to save 20-35% up front Tips on getting the the best deals on materials How choosing house plans can save you big Planning and organization tips to save both money and time My book is not about theoretical ways you may save a little money here and there. Instead, my book is full of real-life, practical, tried and tested cost-saving methods we used that resulted in a house that was appraised for more than double the cost to build! When you scroll up and click the "buy" button, you'll be one step closer to saving a ton of money building the home of your dreams!
Author : Tom Landis
Publisher :
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 22,67 MB
Release : 1997
Category : House construction
ISBN :
Author : Tamara Aspeling
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 37,76 MB
Release : 2012-08-14
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1432301349
Tamara Aspeling takes you, the would-be owner-builder, through all the steps involved in the process in a way that’s logical, accessible and chronological. The book covers the preparation of plans, obtaining local authority approval, costing and estimating, putting the project out to tender, selecting a contractor and negotiating a building contract that’s fair to both owner and contractor. Packed with practical, money-saving tips, and filling a much needed gap in the South African market, Owner-building Made? Easy shows you how to anticipate and thus avoid unexpected pitfalls, and follows the house-building or renovation process sequentially from design to completion.
