The Owner Builder Book

Author : Mark A. Smith,Elaine M. Smith
Publisher : Consensus Group Inc.
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 44,7 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 : Leeza Sipek,Hazel Foote,Matthew Sipek
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2012-11-15
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780643106987

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The Owner Builder by Leeza Sipek,Hazel Foote,Matthew Sipek Pdf

Building your own home could save you thousands of dollars. The Owner Builder is an easy-to-understand, step-by-step guide for people who want to build their dream home in a financially responsible manner. From choosing a block of land to decorating the inside of the house, this book guides the reader through the entire building process. The authors share their personal experiences with photos of the building process in 68 steps. They include tips and hints on the approval process, construction ideas and how to avoid mistakes. They also uncover potential hidden costs, and offer other ways to save money if you don't have time to manage the construction yourself – such as hire a project manager, which is cheaper than a contract builder. Renovators, DIY enthusiasts and anyone considering building a home will find a wealth of practical information in this book. Even if you are hiring a builder, this book can help you understand what is involved in building a home and what to expect at each stage of the project.

Author : Mark A. Smith,Elaine M. Smith
Publisher : Consensus Group
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 52,6 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 : Leeza Sipek,Matthew Sipek,Michael Sipek,Hazel Foote
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780643100428

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The Owner Builder by Leeza Sipek,Matthew Sipek,Michael Sipek,Hazel Foote Pdf

An easy-to-understand, step-by-step guide for people who want to build their dream home in a financially responsible manner. From choosing a block of land to decorating the inside of the house, this book guides the reader through the entire building process.

Author : Ken Kern,Steve Magers,Lou Penfield
Publisher : Echo Point Books & Media, LLC
Page : 379 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2022-08-04
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Owner Builder's Guide to Stone Masonry by Ken Kern,Steve Magers,Lou Penfield Pdf

From simple stone walls to elaborate homes and studios, this is the ideal book for any DIY builder interested in working with stone. Thanks to its utility and cost-effectiveness, stone is an ideal construction resource for the astute owner-builder. Cheap and readily available, rock can be gathered from streambeds, abandoned quarries, and open fields with relative ease. In fact, you'd be hard-pressed to find a natural landscape devoid of building stone. In this book, beloved home-building expert Ken Kern teams up with fellow stone masons Steve Magers and Lou Penfield to present the ultimate guide to DIY stone masonry. THE OWNER-BUILDER'S GUIDE TO STONE MASONRY is a comprehensive guide to all aspects of building with stone. Everything from detailed information on sourcing, sorting, and selecting stones, to the various methods of building with stone. There are even chapters on building fireplaces, steps, floors, and arches.

Author : Mark A. Smith,Elaine M. Smith
Publisher : Consensus Group Inc.
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2007-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781932272062

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

Author : Ken Kern
Publisher : Echo Point Books & Media
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2016-02
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1626545464

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The Owner-Built Home by Ken Kern Pdf

Many Americans dream about building their own home. With this book you can make those dreams a reality. As innovative and original as it was when first published in 1972, Ken Kern's The Owner-Built Home is an aspiring DIY homebuilder's bible. Finally, after years of demand, it is back in print for the next generation of owner-builders. The product of years of research and experimentation with innumerable design and construction techniques around the world, The Owner-Built Home is full of practical tips. It describes in refreshing, straight-forward language, everything involved in making a home. Fully illustrated with drawings, photographs, and plans, The Owner-Built Home is an indispensable tool for anyone planning to build a house. Readers interested in related titles from Ken Kern will also want to see: The Owner Builder's Guide to Stone Masonry (ISBN: 9781626545403), Owner Built Homestead (Emblem Editions) (ISBN: 9781626545441), The Owner Builder's Guide to Stone Masonry (ISBN: 9781626545403), Owner Built Homestead (Emblem Editions) (ISBN: 9781626545441).

Author : Craig Wallin
Publisher : HeadStart Publishing
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2002-10
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0933239378

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Small Barn Plans for Owner-Builders by Craig Wallin Pdf

Author : George Wilkie
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 48,6 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 : Penny Swift
Publisher : Struik Publishers
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Building
ISBN : 1770079599

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Owner Building in South Africa by Penny Swift Pdf

A practical guide to building or renovating your own home. Updated to include recent changes in building legislation, new building techniques and contemporary design trends.

Author : Kevin Daum,Janice Brewster,Peter Economy
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 51,9 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 : Allan Staines
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Building
ISBN : 1875217312

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How to be a Successful Owner Builder & Renovator by Allan Staines Pdf

This all-Australian guide will bring the reader up-to-date with the latest methods applied accross Australia.

Author : Joe Donarumo,Keyan Zandy
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2019-08-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781483430935

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The Lean Builder: A Builder's Guide to Applying Lean Tools in the Field by Joe Donarumo,Keyan Zandy Pdf

Sam Brooks, a young superintendent with ProCon Builders, has been given responsibility for the largest and most complicated project of his career. He struggles with all of the common difficulties in construction -- lack of communication, coordination issues, and other kinds of wasteful occurrences that rob his project of time and money, while leaving him and his team frustrated and overworked. Luckily, his friend, mentor, and co-worker, Alan Phillips, brings the benefit of his experience and his knowledge of Lean Construction tools and processes to help Sam learn valuable skills for improving the operation of his project. Together, Sam and Alan discuss the merits and explore the practical applications of: Daily Huddles Visual Communication The "Eight Wastes" Managing Constraints Pull Planning The Last Planner System(TM) Percent Plan Complete

Author : Chris Magwood
Publisher : New Society Publishers
Page : 467 pages
File Size : 47,6 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 : Fernando Pages Ruiz
Publisher : Taunton Press
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1561585963

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Building an Affordable House by Fernando Pages Ruiz Pdf

The first comprehensive guide of its kind, Building an Affordable House is for homeowners and building contractors who want to incorporate proven cost-saving techniques into their projects.