Author : Leeza Sipek
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 24,83 MB
Release : 2012
Category : 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
Page : 379 pages
File Size : 22,76 MB
Release : 2022-08-04
Category : 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 : Craig Wallin
Publisher : HeadStart Publishing
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 48,77 MB
Release : 2002-10
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780933239371
Author : Mark A. Smith
Publisher : Consensus Group Inc.
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 33,93 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 : Leeza Sipek
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 25,81 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 : Mark A. Smith
Publisher : Consensus Group Inc.
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 36,13 MB
Release : 2007-05
Category :
ISBN : 1932272062
Author : Allan Staines
Publisher :
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 16,82 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Building
ISBN : 9781875217311
This all-Australian guide will bring the reader up-to-date with the latest methods applied accross Australia.
Author : Penny Swift
Publisher : Struik Publishers
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 30,96 MB
Release : 2012
Category : 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 : Kevin Daum
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 33,6 MB
Release : 2011-03-04
Category : 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 : George Wilkie
Publisher :
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 43,68 MB
Release : 2011
Category : House construction
ISBN : 9781742572161
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.
