Complete Idiot's Guide To Building Your Own Home

There?s no feeling of accomplishment like having built your own dream house.

This clear, concise, up-to-date blueprint for every aspect of the home building process answers all major questions. The new edition takes the reader from figuring a budget to finding labor and materials. Readers will discover how to be one?s own general contractor; the pros and cons of myriad options; and sample bid forms, project schedules, estimating worksheets, contractor agreements, and other forms not in the previous edition. Plus, there are 100 additional illustrations to enhance reader understanding.

DAN RAMSEY is the author of more than 20 books for homebuilders and buyers, including builder’s construction guides, contractor business guides, kit home construction, and homeowner remodeling and repair books. He has extensive remodeling experience and has also served as a successful real estate agent. Dan recently supervised the design, siting, construction, and move-in of a new home in northern California.

Publisher: Alpha
Distributor: Penguin Group USA, Inc
Publication Date: 11-06-2007
Pages: 352
Measurements: 10.74in X 8.50in X 0.76in X 1.54lb