How To Plan Contract And Build Your Own Home

Author : Richard Scutella
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 0071588981
Total Pages : 819 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Plan, Contract and Build Your Own Home written by Richard Scutella and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2005-08-11 with total page 819 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Classic Blueprint for Do-It-Yourself Homebuilders Updated to Reflect the Latest Materials,Techniques, and Options! Covering everything from hiring the right vendors to choosing fixtures, this information-packed guide is a step-by-step roadmap for building a new home or remodeling an existing one. The heavily-revised Fourth Edition focuses on the latest technologies, materials, money-saving options, and environmentallyfriendly methods, allowing homeowners to save money, get more for their money, maximize their usable space, decrease maintenance costs, and choose from an exciting array of new options. With this book, homeowners will be able to: Select and prepare a site Make informed decisions about construction, framing, foundations and layouts Plan for home office use Design or remodel a home that will serve their specific needs, perform construction tasks safely and efficiently Install the newest and most economical types of insulation, roofing, plumbing, and wiring Build amenities such as decks and patios, sidewalks and driveways, make do it yourself vs. subcontracting decisions, plan their move

Author : Richard M. Scutella
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 007160331X
Total Pages : 914 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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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

Author : Richard M. Scutella
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Companies
ISBN 13 : 9780071560283
Total Pages : 424 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Plan, Contract and Build Your Own Home written by Richard M. Scutella and published by McGraw-Hill Companies. This book was released on 1991-01-01 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are countless reasons why building your own home makes good sense. But for most people, the chance to create the home they've always wanted is #1 on their list. And this all-in-one guide can help you every step of the way toward realizing your vision-from hiring the right vendors to picking fixtures.

Author : Richard M. Scutella
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 13 : 9780071603300
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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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 Education. This book was released on 2010-08-17 with total page 0 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

Author : Richard M. Scutella
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780830675845
Total Pages : 428 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Plan, Contract, and Build Your Own Home written by Richard M. Scutella and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On the many important and potentially expensive details that are normally left to the discretion of builders, this guide has been an acknowledged source of information, advice, and inspiration.

Author : Kent Lester
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1440346011
Total Pages : 369 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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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.

Author : Julian Owen
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000481611
Total Pages : 483 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Self-build written by Julian Owen and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-12-24 with total page 483 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you’ve ever dreamt of designing and building your own home, this book is for you. Becoming a ‘self-builder’ doesn’t necessarily mean learning to build a house physically from scratch. Anyone can be a self-builder – you can do so without ever having to lay a brick yourself. Self-built homes can also be more individual, better designed and more economical than buying from a developer. This book is designed for homeowners and self-builders, whether aspiring or on the brink of starting a project. It provides a jargon-free, step-by-step guide to the process of designing and building your own home, distilling all of the practical information needed to make your dream house a reality. Carefully crafted to offer friendly, easy-to-understand practical guidance and packed with watch points, hints and tips, it also highlights the potential pitfalls and suggests ways of avoiding them. Including indications of costs and timescales, Self-build demystifies the process of budgeting, finding a site, gaining planning permission, designing your home and all of the surrounding issues to do with sustainability, planning, regulations, procurement and the use of building contracts. Beautifully illustrated with over 230-colour photos, diagrams and plans, it provides all the inspiration and ideas you need to bring your own project to life. Featured houses include: Amphibious House by Baca Architects Corten Courtyard House by Barefoot Architects Haringey Brick House by Satish Jassal Architects Shawm House by Mawson Kerr Architects Sussex House by Wilkinson King Architects The Pocket House by Tikari Works Architects.

Author : Kevin Daum
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118054067
Total Pages : 386 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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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

Author : John Folds
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 0878336532
Total Pages : 234 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

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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.

Author : Carl Heldmann
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN 13 : 9781580173742
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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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.