A Homeowner S Guide To The Custom Home Building Process

Author : Christy Ann Kicklighter
Publisher : Balboa Press
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2015-04-14
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781504328012

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A Homeowner's Guide to the Custom Home Building Process by Christy Ann Kicklighter Pdf

A Homeowners Guide to the Custom Home Building Process introduces the new homeowner to the paperwork and processes that it takes to build a home from the ground up. The Homeowners Guide walks you through contractor selection, bidding and contract administration, all the way to project completion. You will learn of some warning signs along the way, so you dont get taken advantage of. Building your new home can be an enjoyable experience, by educating yourself, staying positive, and visualizing the outcomeyour dream house. I have personally known Christy for over twenty years. Christy is very personable, honest, hard-working, and dedicated. She has an excellent understanding of the construction industry and associated paperwork, and her estimates have always been accurate. Paul U. Dritenbas, AIA, principal architect

Author : Kevin Daum,Janice Brewster,Peter Economy
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2011-03-04
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781118054062

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Building Your Own Home For Dummies by Kevin Daum,Janice Brewster,Peter Economy Pdf

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 : Wasfi Youssef
Publisher : Wiley
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1988-11-09
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0471635618

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Building Your Own Home by Wasfi Youssef Pdf

Building Your Own Home A Step-by-Step Guide "This is an impressive undertaking. I've seen plenty of books about home construction techniques but this is the first one I've seen that packages construction information with the whole process of acquiring the property." --P. Gilbert Mercurio, Executive Vice President Westchester County Board of Realtors "Written by an expert in both design and construction, the book is highly readable and addresses each aspect of the home building process in terms of cost-effectiveness, quality and aesthetics." --Michel Sargious, PhD, P.Eng. Professor Department of Civil Engineering The University of Calgary Now Building Your Own Home puts complicated material into terms anyone can easily understand. From managing the construction process like a pro to mastering every legal and financial detail, you get step-by-step instruction to guide you through the entire construction process. It explains with 132 clarifying photographs and illustrations how each part of the house is built. You'll learn how to: * find a good lot and select an appropriate design * apply for a building permit, secure the best financing terms as well as the best insurance coverage * handpick top-notch independent contractors--and successfully manage their work * control every stage of construction, from door knobs to deck installation to the plumbing and electrical work Easy-to-read and filled with practical information, Building Your Own Home contains everything you need to build a customized house of your dreams.

Author : Wesley C. Brooks
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2005-03-30
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781463489892

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Guide to New Custom Home Ownership by Wesley C. Brooks Pdf

Guide to New Custom Home Ownership is a complete and insightful publication on residential construction. designed for the person wishing to own a new custom home. It walks the reader through the process of finding how to decide on custom plans, finding your builder as well as property. It helps the reader understand zoning boards and financing the project. This book helps prevent problems and issues with your builder as well as tradesmen and shows you how to keep your project site safe from injuries while also maintaining the quality and design choices you have in mind for your new dream home. This book is not only for people wishing to be a new homeowner. Real estate agents, material supply reps, sub-contractors and fellow builders will all walk away with a new understanding toward custom residential homes. This book makes for a great gift for anyone considering a new home anywhere and/or anytime in the future.

Author : Kip Koehler
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2015-05-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1512021989

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Designing a Custom Home by Kip Koehler Pdf

Taking on a custom home construction project can be a difficult process, with few resources to fall back on. Designing and building the home requires information and common sense. Hopefully this book scores well with you on presenting both of those subjects. It the author's objective is to remove the misunderstandings and failed hopes from this complex procedure by providing those details that are required or helpful for making informed decisions. This Book Is For... - those who are building a custom home - those who have a healthy curiosity about the building process - those who want to know and understand their choices - those who do not have an unlimited budget - those who want to receive the most value for their money - those who do not want to be taken advantage of - and more than anything, those who want to build an above average home that they can be proud of The intention of this book is to provide prospective homeowners with high quality information so that they are able to become proficient at understanding and managing the ramifications of building a custom home. Clearly it is information that is the basis for making informed decisions and for becoming adept at designing an interesting and enjoyable home. At a minimum, by studying this book, prospective homeowners should be able to avoid some of the pitfalls that can adversely affect their construction. Sprinkled among the many do's, don'ts, caveats, tips, and guidance will be more than a few of my personal recommendations for home design. No doubt you will not agree with all of these suggestions. However this can still be a good thing since my ideas may act as food for thought. And of course, not everyone should want to build the same home. After all, uniqueness is a virtue. The views presented in this book are just the tip of a very large iceberg. It would not be realistic to list every suggestion, tip or caveat that I might want to include since some of them may have only limited or specific application. I suggest that you deal directly with a home consultant, designer, architect, or contractor for more personalized assistance.

Author : Kip Koehler
Publisher : Publishamerica Incorporated
Page : 119 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2005-05-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 1413781675

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Your Guide to Custom Home Design and Construction by Kip Koehler Pdf

This book is intended to educate prospective homeowners on the "before, during, and after" phases of building a new home. There are hundreds of considerations to be researched and understood in order to convey one's preferences to a contractor, their project manager, and the major subcontractors. Failure to be fully informed will undoubtedly lead to a home that is less interesting to live in, and is less valuable on the resale market. The bottom line of the book is that knowledge is a powerful and invaluable tool.

Author : Ryan Brautovich
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2015-02-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0986440418

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Homeowners' Construction Survival Guide by Ryan Brautovich Pdf

Ryan Brautovich's book breaks down the process of building a house into 4 simple steps: 1) Design 2) Contract 3) Construction 4) Warranty All of the tricks and games that contractors play to "screw" you - the homeowner - out of your money are revealed. You'll get the tools you need to help prevent unscrupulous contractors from taking the money that you have worked so hard to earn. This book will prepare you for anything a contractor or sub-contractor throws at you and ensures you'll never be one of the hundreds of people who ends up calling Ryan after their contractor has burned them - leaving the job unfinished so that they can't move in but are still paying mortgage payments - month after month - on a house they still don't occupy. Be smart - purchase our Homeowners' Construction Survival Guide and start protecting your family's investment, dreams, and future today with our two decades of construction experience - delivered in 4 easy-to-learn steps.

Author : Mark A. Smith,Elaine M. Smith
Publisher : Consensus Group Inc.
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Architect-designed houses
ISBN : 9781932272048

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The Owner-Builder Book by Mark A. Smith,Elaine M. Smith Pdf

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 : Alan Fields,Denise Fields
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : PSU:000050581795

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Your New House by Alan Fields,Denise Fields Pdf

This fourth edition includes updated prices and new trends in home buying, more Web addresses, and the best Web sites for deals on products like carpet and lighting. Illustrations throughout.

Author : Vern Westfall
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2020-01-22
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781532092589

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Custom Home & Home Addition Advisor by Vern Westfall Pdf

This guide is for owners. It offers a new approach to managing the cooperative effort required in all custom home and home addition projects by preparing the owner for a more active oversight role and by substituting a Project Advisor for the General Contractor. The guide is not about pouring footers, framing, or applying shingles. There is an army of experienced tradesmen available in the yellow pages, through TV offerings or in local newspapers that can provide these skills. Planning and building a new home or major addition, unless one chooses to be passive and surprised by the cost and the results, requires a great deal of owner participation. This guide prepares the owner to participate more effectively in all phases of the project by preparing them for the experience and by providing guidance and references. The simple process outlined avoids problems, simplifies oversight, makes the process more enjoyable, and saves money by making the process more efficient. With the help of an experienced Construction Advisor, owners can save as much as 20% by actively participating in the planning and management of a custom home or home addition project.

Author : Richard Scutella
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 819 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2005-08-11
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780071588980

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How to Plan, Contract and Build Your Own Home by Richard Scutella Pdf

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 : Jeanne Gore,William Null
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2010-06-27
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9780071491235

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So... You Want To Build a House by Jeanne Gore,William Null Pdf

Shows homeowners how to stay within one percent of their budget Delivers the perfect balance of information--covers everything homeowners need to know without overwhelming details Ready-to-use worksheets save time and money Tells homeowners who to meet with, when to meet, and how to track progress and control costs

Author : Kin Koehler
Publisher : Kip Koehler
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781427644039

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Custom Home Do by Kin Koehler Pdf

Author : Chris Magwood
Publisher : New Society Publishers
Page : 467 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2014-03-01
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781550925159

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Making Better Buildings by Chris Magwood Pdf

Sustainable building from the ground up - the pros and cons of the latest green and natural materials and technologies From foundation to finish, a wealth of information is available on sustainable construction methods-entire volumes have been published on individual green and natural building techniques. But with so many different ideas to choose from, there is no single resource that allows an owner or builder to quickly and objectively compare the merits of each system for their particular project. Making Better Buildings cuts through the hype and provides the unvarnished facts about the upsides and downsides of the most widely discussed materials and technologies. Drawing on the real-world experiences of designer/builders, this comparative guide systematically and comprehensively examines each approach in terms of: Cost, sourcing, labor intensity, and ease of construction Energy efficiency, embodied energy, and environmental impacts Availability/accessibility Viable applications and future potential. Each chapter is rounded out by a chart which summarizes the material in a quick and accessible manner. Whether you are an owner preparing to build a green or natural home, or a conventional contractor determined to integrate sustainable alternatives into your existing construction practices, this up-to-the minute resource will help you make the best decisions for your project, while meeting your energy, efficiency, budgetary, and site-specific needs.

Author : Kent Lester,Dave McGuerty
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2017-01-12
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781440346019

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The Complete Guide to Contracting Your Home by Kent Lester,Dave McGuerty Pdf

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.