The Pocket Guide To Building Your Own Home

Author : David Snell
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 1448147549
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Pocket Guide to Building Your Own Home written by David Snell and published by Random House. This book was released on 2012-06-30 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hundreds of thousands of us renovate, convert, extend and improve our homes each year, and one-third of all new detached homes are self-built. If you're looking to build your own property from scratch or work on your existing home, this is the book for you. Home building expert, and bestselling author David Snell draws on his expertise and personal experiences of building his own bungalow to bring together the essential information that you need when building your property. Covering everything from budgeting and finance, to evaluating the land and dealing with suppliers this comprehensive guide takes you through the basics to ensure that you are well-equipped to deal with any challenges or problems that may arise. Fully up-to-date and packed with authoritative advice, this practical handbook is essential reading for everyone from those building their own home, to anyone planning some home improvements.

Author : Jon Broome
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1907448381
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Green Self-build Book written by Jon Broome and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2007-07-06 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Build your home the 'green' way to reduce running costs, be more self-sufficient and create a more comfortable home. Whether you want a turf roof, solar-powered hot water, or a super-insulated house, this book demonstrates that green is the way forward. Written by award-winning architect Jon Broome, The Green Self-Build Book provides an accessible overview of the different methods of sustainable and eco-friendly construction techniques. Covering the essential elements of design and the self-build process, this practical book includes information on sustainable foundations, floor finishes and insulation. Jon also shares insights on how to build for comfort and health. Inspiring case studies of green building projects using earth, straw, steel and timber are also included. Packed with attractive colour photos throughout, this is an essential resource for anyone who is planning a self-build project or involved in housing.

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 : Byron Barton
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0688093566
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Building a House written by Byron Barton and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 1990-05-23 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A machine digs a big hole. A cement mixer pours cement. Carpenters put up walls. Bricklayers, electricians, plumbers, and painters do their part. Through brilliantly simple words and pictures we follow each step, and before our eyes a house is built.

Author : Polly Faber
Publisher : Unicorn Academy: Where Magic Happens
ISBN 13 : 9781788007030
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Building a Home written by Polly Faber and published by Unicorn Academy: Where Magic Happens. This book was released on 2022-03-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A non-fiction picture book packed with action and vehicles for children who enjoy discovering how things are made.

Author : Ron Hildebrand
Publisher : Ortho Books
ISBN 13 : 9780897212359
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ortho's Basic Home Building written by Ron Hildebrand and published by Ortho Books. This book was released on 1991 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents the steps of building a new house. Covers tools, materials, and techniques.

Author : Jonathan Bean
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 0374380236
Total Pages : 50 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Building Our House written by Jonathan Bean and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2013-01-08 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A family of four builds a house, back, away from the road, down a dirt lane, in the middle of an old, weedy field.

Author : Dan Ramsey
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781592573141
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Building Your Own Home written by Dan Ramsey and published by . This book was released on 2005-01-04 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Start with a strong foundation. With even more instructions and illustrations, this revised and updated edition offers clear and concise guidance on every step of home building, from figuring a budget to finding labor and materials to all aspects of construction. This book answers every question readers have about building their own residence—and a few questions they may not have considered. • Contains a visual dictionary of new construction terms and home components • Fully illustrated with step-by-step, easy-to-follow instructions • Sample bid forms, general contractor agreements, and legal advice on building codes and permits • Includes information on working with architects and drawing up your own plans

Author : Michael Maines
Publisher : Taunton Press
ISBN 13 : 9781641551656
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pretty Good House written by Michael Maines and published by Taunton Press. This book was released on 2022-05-24 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pretty Good House provides a framework and set of guidelines for building or renovating a high-performance home that focus on its inhabitants and the environment--but keeps in mind that few people have pockets deep enough to achieve a "perfect" solution. The essential idea is for homeowners to work within their financial and practical constraints both to meet their own needs and do as much for the planet as possible. A Pretty Good House is: * A house that's as small as possible * Simple and durable, but also well designed * Insulated and air-sealed * Above all, it is affordable, healthy, responsible, and resilient.

Author : John Schaub
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 0071466495
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Building Wealth One House at a Time: Making it Big on Little Deals written by John Schaub and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2004-12-31 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Strategies for creating real estate wealth by star ting small--and always making the right moves Nationally known real estate expert John Schaub learned his craft in the best way possible--on the job, and through every kind of market. Over three decades, he learned to bank consistent profits as he built an impressive real estate mini-empire. Building Wealth One House at a Time reveals how virtually anyone can accumulate one million dollars worth of houses debtfree and earn a steady cash flow for life. Unique in that it focuses on buying houses in good-quality neighborhoods, Schaub's nine-step program includes: Renting to long-term tenants, with financial incentives to pay on time Avoiding the temptation of bigger deals, which invariably include bigger problems A 10-year plan to pay off debt and own houses free and clear