Building Your Custom Home For Dummies

Author : Kevin Daum,Janice Brewster,Peter Economy,Anne Mary Ciminelli
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2021-08-31
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781119796794

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Building Your Custom Home For Dummies by Kevin Daum,Janice Brewster,Peter Economy,Anne Mary Ciminelli Pdf

You deserve a home that meets your specific needs and desires! If you find yourself dreaming of the perfect patio, the ideal kitchen, and inviting rooms where you love to spend time, it might just be time to start building! With Building Your Custom Home For Dummies, you won’t have to feel intimidated as you plan, finance, and oversee construction on your new oasis. You’ll learn what it takes to build a custom home, including which pros to call and when. This updated edition also covers the latest in real estate and home construction trends, including smart homes, green building, and banking options. It's more important than ever to live in a home that’s truly how you want it, truly your own. Now is the perfect time to get started—if you’re still in the dreaming stage, this book will help you identify your style and articulate your vision. If you’re further along in the process, you’ll benefit from checklists and pointers on reviewing architects’ plans, evaluating contractor bids, flipping the home you build, and more. The latest guidance on building a beautiful home on any budget New ideas for high-tech homes with low carbon footprints Step-by-step instructions for securing financing, hiring architects, and finding reliable contractors Advice on how to invest your home-building budget wisely and plan for the future Building Your Custom Home For Dummies takes you from finding the perfect homesite through laying the foundation to framing and finishing—in the friendly Dummies style you can trust.

Author : Kevin Daum,Janice Brewster,Peter Economy
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 41,5 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 : John Folds
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Architect-designed houses
ISBN : 0878336532

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Building the Custom House by John Folds Pdf

Author : Kevin Daum,Janice Brewster,Peter Economy,Anne Mary Ciminelli
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2021-08-05
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781119796817

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Building Your Custom Home For Dummies by Kevin Daum,Janice Brewster,Peter Economy,Anne Mary Ciminelli Pdf

You deserve a home that meets your specific needs and desires! If you find yourself dreaming of the perfect patio, the ideal kitchen, and inviting rooms where you love to spend time, it might just be time to start building! With Building Your Custom Home For Dummies, you won’t have to feel intimidated as you plan, finance, and oversee construction on your new oasis. You’ll learn what it takes to build a custom home, including which pros to call and when. This updated edition also covers the latest in real estate and home construction trends, including smart homes, green building, and banking options. It's more important than ever to live in a home that’s truly how you want it, truly your own. Now is the perfect time to get started—if you’re still in the dreaming stage, this book will help you identify your style and articulate your vision. If you’re further along in the process, you’ll benefit from checklists and pointers on reviewing architects’ plans, evaluating contractor bids, flipping the home you build, and more. The latest guidance on building a beautiful home on any budget New ideas for high-tech homes with low carbon footprints Step-by-step instructions for securing financing, hiring architects, and finding reliable contractors Advice on how to invest your home-building budget wisely and plan for the future Building Your Custom Home For Dummies takes you from finding the perfect homesite through laying the foundation to framing and finishing—in the friendly Dummies style you can trust.

Author : Nicholas Walliman
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 407 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2011-02-14
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781119997214

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Self Build and Renovation For Dummies by Nicholas Walliman Pdf

Creating your dream home is an exciting idea, but it's also a major project and one where you need to be an expert on everything from planning laws to landscape design, and all that's in between. Self Build and Renovation For Dummies takes you through every step of the process, from choosing and buying a plot of land, through to the building's design and on to the actual build – plus all the financial and legal stuff – using plain English in an easy-to-understand format. Here is everything you need to know to create your perfect home.

Author : Christy Ann Kicklighter
Publisher : Balboa Press
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 51,6 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 : Mark A. Smith,Elaine M. Smith
Publisher : Consensus Group
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2002-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0966142888

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

The best available guide to saving money on a home construction project, the book shows you how to contract your new home, remodel, or addition at phenomenal savings. Contains a step-by-step description of the process, including how to find and hire good subcontractors, how to get a construction loan, and how to estimate costs and choose features for your project. Includes 85 planning steps and 100 new construction bargain strategies to save you thousands. Includes contracts, agreements, budget and schedule forms and worksheets. A Super-index provides 1,150 search terms for total utility.

Author : Jeanne Gore,William Null
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 42,6 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 : Kent Lester,Dave McGuerty
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 50,9 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.

Author : George Wilkie
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : House construction
ISBN : 1742572162

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Building Your Own Home by George Wilkie Pdf

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.

Author : Marianne Cusato,Ben Pentreath,Richard Sammons,Leon Krier
Publisher : Union Square + ORM
Page : 425 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2011-08-09
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781402776229

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Get Your House Right by Marianne Cusato,Ben Pentreath,Richard Sammons,Leon Krier Pdf

“[A] much needed book both for homeowners who want a beautiful and well proportioned house and for the professionals who help them to realize that dream.” —Sarah Susanka, FAIA, architect and author of The Not So Big series and Home by Design Even as oversized McMansions continue to elbow their way into tiny lots nationwide, a much different trend has taken shape. This return to traditional architectural principles venerates qualities that once were taken for granted in home design: structural common sense, aesthetics of form, appropriateness to a neighborhood, and even sustainability. Marianne Cusato, creator of the award–winning Katrina Cottages, has authored and illustrated this definitive guide to what makes houses look and feel right—to the eye and to the soul. She teaches us the language and grammar of classical architecture, revealing how balance, harmony, and detail all contribute to creating a home that will be loved rather than tolerated. And she takes us through the dos and don’ts of every element of home design, from dormers to doorways to columns. Integral to the book are its hundreds of elegant line drawings—clearly rendering the varieties of lintels and cornices, arches and eaves, and displaying “avoid” and “use” versions of the same elements side by side. “This ‘Rosetta stone’ of design will guarantee Cusato a place in the history of twenty-first century American architecture.” —The Philadelphia Inquirer “[Cusato] provides a vision of how we live together and build on our planet, and points out the consequences of flawed building practices not only to our environment, but to our spirit and our soul.” —Michael Lykoudis, Dean, University of Notre Dame School of Architecture

Author : Lisa Sabin-Wilson
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2011-05-12
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781118093825

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WordPress Web Design For Dummies by Lisa Sabin-Wilson Pdf

Learn how WordPress can help you create a unique, customized Web site Once only a platform for bloggers, WordPress is gaining popularity as a tool for creating individualized Web sites. WordPress expert Lisa Sabin-Wilson makes it easy for anyone with a basic knowledge of the WordPress software to create a custom site using complimentary technologies including CSS, HTML, and PHP. This easy-to-follow, full-color guide helps you identify the tools and technologies you need to create the site you envision, build a user-friendly navigation system, select colors and layouts, work with existing WordPress themes, and even develop your own theme to personalize your site. WordPress offers a versatile tool for building customized Web sites; this full-color book walks you through the process, explains the complimentary technologies involved, and shows you how to select colors, fonts, and themes Case studies illustrate the process and the effects that can be achieved Shows how to incorporate WordPress templates, graphic design principles, HTML, CSS, and PHP to build a truly one-of-a-kind Web site If you know how to use WordPress software to create a blog, WordPress Web Design For Dummies will enable you to quickly and easily construct a unique Web site for your business, organization, or personal use.

Author : Ryan Haag
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2021-10-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1737753634

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To Build a House by Ryan Haag Pdf

Most people dream of building their own custom home, customized to fit their lifestyle perfectly. But for Ryan Haag, life as a U.S. Navy Officer makes building a custom home impossible. There is little point in investing in an expensive, customized home when the Navy sends you to a completely new location every 3 years.But a change in life circumstances suddenly gives Ryan the chance to build the home of his dreams. Having prepared for years for this very moment, Ryan is suddenly awash in loan documents and building contracts, and its not long before he's deep into the murky world of home builders. Soon it becomes obvious that this process won't be easy. Challenges abound, from shifty city bureaucrats that throw up roadblocks when least expected to a mortgage company and builder fighting with each other. All of Ryan's preparation is put to the test as he navigates the complicated process of building a custom home, from scratch on a virgin piece of land and with a limited budget."To Build A House" explores the glossed over details of home building. This isn't a fancy home building novel with an unlimited budget and expert building crews. This book shows what happens when it all goes wrong. Nothing comes easy in this home building process. It's hard, exhausting work managing a project that will be your "forever home." But nothing in life worth doing comes easy, and this book celebrates the success at the end of a hard fought victory.If you want a real story of a real person with real constraints navigating the process to build a home while balancing work, family and just general life challenges, this book won't disappoint.

Author : Amy Johnston
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 0979983800

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What Your Contractor Can't Tell You by Amy Johnston Pdf

A comprehensive guide to building or renovating a home provides everything homeowners need to know to get the best results, covering such topics as selecting and supervising an architect and contractor, cost estimates, budget, plan specifications, dealing with permits, and more and examining a wide range of common pitfalls and how to avoid them.

Author : John Michael Carroll,Chuck Lockhart
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2014-03-18
Category : HOUSE & HOME
ISBN : 1600850227

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The Complete Visual Guide to Building a House by John Michael Carroll,Chuck Lockhart Pdf

Lockhart and Carroll take readers step by step through a series of helpful illustrations that present solutions for building a home.