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Be Your Own House Contractor : Save 25% Without Lifting a Hammer
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- Publication Name
- Storey Publishing
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- 9781580178402
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Storey Publishing
ISBN-10
1580178405
ISBN-13
9781580178402
eBay Product ID (ePID)
48422833
Product Key Features
Edition
5
Book Title
Be Your Own House Contractor : Save 25% Without Lifting a Hammer
Number of Pages
176 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2006
Topic
Design & Construction, Construction / General, Industries / Construction, Remodeling & Renovation, Construction / Contracting
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
House & Home, Technology & Engineering, Business & Economics
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
10.4 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2005-036253
Reviews
" If you are bound and determined to plunge ahead... pick up a copy of this little book before you start." -- Gordy Holt, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, eoeIf you are thinking about building a new house, or renovating your current home, first read [this book].ee" San Diego Union-Tribune eoeIf you are bound and determined to plunge aheadepick up a copy of this little book before you start.ee" Seattle Post-Intelligencer eoeIf youe(tm)re intrigued by the idea of being your own contractor for your dream house, heree(tm)s where to begin.ee" Arkansas Democrat-Gazette eoeeHeldmann offers something that you can hold dear for a lifetime: the skinny on homebuilding.e e" Timber Home Building eoeCarl Heldmann has written the bible for people who want to act as their own general contractore.Strewn through the book are interesting tidbits a layman probably wouldne(tm)t hear unless he showed up at a job site at break time with a box of Krispy Kreme doughnuts.e e" Los Angeles Times, " ... Heldmann offers something that you can hold dear for a lifetime: the skinny on homebuilding." -- Mike McCarthy, Timber Home Building, December 2006, If you are bound and determined to plunge ahead...pick up a copy of this little book before you start., " If you are thinking about building a new house, or renovating your current home, first read [this book]." -- Robert Bruss, San Diego Union-Tribune, "If you are thinking about building a new house, or renovating your current home, first read [this book]."-- San Diego Union-Tribune "If you are bound and determined to plunge ahead...pick up a copy of this little book before you start."-- Seattle Post-Intelligencer "If you're intrigued by the idea of being your own contractor for your dream house, here's where to begin."-- Arkansas Democrat-Gazette "...Heldmann offers something that you can hold dear for a lifetime: the skinny on homebuilding." -- Timber Home Building "Carl Heldmann has written the bible for people who want to act as their own general contractor....Strewn through the book are interesting tidbits a layman probably wouldn't hear unless he showed up at a job site at break time with a box of Krispy Kreme doughnuts." - Los Angeles Times, "If you are thinking about building a new house, or renovating your current home, first read [this book]."-- San Diego Union-Tribune "If you are bound and determined to plunge ahead...pick up a copy of this little book before you start."-- Seattle Post-Intelligencer "If you're intrigued by the idea of being your own contractor for your dream house, here's where to begin."-- Arkansas Democrat-Gazette "...Heldmann offers something that you can hold dear for a lifetime: the skinny on homebuilding." -- Timber Home Building "Carl Heldmann has written the bible for people who want to act as their own general contractor....Strewn through the book are interesting tidbits a layman probably wouldn't hear unless he showed up at a job site at break time with a box of Krispy Kreme doughnuts." - Los Angeles Times
Dewey Edition
21
Dewey Decimal
690/.837
Table Of Content
Chapter 1 Be Your Own General Contractor and Save (3) Chapter 2 Where to Start (14) Chapter 3 Financing (30) Chapter 4 Cost Estimating (41) Chapter 5 Further Preparations (52) Chapter 6 Subcontractors (57) Chapter 7 Suppliers (65) Chapter 8 Building the House (69) Chapter 9 Additions to an Existing Home (88)
Synopsis
You don't need to depend on (or pay) a general contractor to manage your construction project. Whether you're building a new home or renovating an existing one, you can manage the job yourself. Carl Heldmann outlines how to purchase your own land, set a reasonable budget and schedule, describe your needs and vision to an architect, and hire subcontractors to do the actual building. Cut out the middleman and save as much as 25 percent on your beautiful new home!, This book should be required reading for anyone who is thinking about building or renovating a house. The savings involved can make the difference between just dreaming about that dream house and actually building it. The primary message behind "Be Your Own House Contractor" is " You can do it!" According to construction expert and author Carl Heldmann, anyone can oversee the building of a house and save up to 25 percent by acting as the main contractor. This popular book has sold over 268,000 copies since it was first published in 1982. Written for those with little or no experience in the building trades, "Be Your Own House Contractor" clearly and simply lays out the steps involved in home construction and answers the many questions that arise. Concise chapters deal with: - Locating and purchasing land - Procuring financing - Estimating costs and staying within a budget - Hiring subcontractors and finding suppliers - Building the house - Restoring an existing structure An extensive appendix contains examples of the forms, certificates, and permits that are required, as well as sample contracts and plans. The 5th edition has been fully updated and includes Carl Heldmann's new Web site, where readers can get loan information, daily updates on interest rates, and cost estimate worksheets for planning and tracking building expenses. Other new features include new chapters on renovating and restoring an older house and a Spanish glossary of common building terms., This book should be required reading for anyone who is thinking about building or renovating a house. The savings involved can make the difference between just dreaming about that dream house and actually building it. The primary message behind "Be Your Own House Contractor is " You can do it!" According to construction expert and author Carl Heldmann, anyone can oversee the building of a house and save up to 25 percent by acting as the main contractor. This popular book has sold over 268,000 copies since it was first published in 1982. Written for those with little or no experience in the building trades, "Be Your Own House Contractor clearly and simply lays out the steps involved in home construction and answers the many questions that arise. Concise chapters deal with: - Locating and purchasing land - Procuring financing - Estimating costs and staying within a budget - Hiring subcontractors and finding suppliers - Building the house - Restoring an existing structure An extensive appendix contains examples of the forms, certificates, and permits that are required, as well as sample contracts and plans. The 5th edition has been fully updated and includes Carl Heldmann's new Web site, where readers can get loan information, daily updates on interest rates, and cost estimate worksheets for planning and tracking building expenses. Other new features include new chapters on renovating and restoring an older house and a Spanish glossary of common building terms., You don't need to depend on (or pay) a general contractor to manage your construction project. Whether you're building a new home or renovating an existing one, you can manage the job yourself. Carl Heldmann outlines how to purchase your own land, set a reasonable budget and schedule, describe your needs and vision to an architect, and hire subcontractors to do the actual building. Cut out the middleman and save as much as 25 percent on your beautiful new home, 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.
LC Classification Number
TH4812.H45 2006
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