The Owner-Builder Book
The Owner-Builder Book

Author: Mark A. Smith

Publisher: Consensus Group Inc.

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 1932272046

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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.

The Owner Builder
The Owner Builder

Author: Leeza Sipek

Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING

Published: 2012-11-15

Total Pages: 247

ISBN-13: 0643106987

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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.

Green Home Building
Green Home Building

Author: Miki Cook

Publisher: New Society Publishers

Published: 2014-09-01

Total Pages: 435

ISBN-13: 1550925733

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A comprehensive guide to building green on any budget. According to conventional wisdom, building a green home is an expensive endeavor. The standard approach treats green as an add-on, tacking "premium" products, finishes, and equipment onto a traditional home design. As a result, many green home projects end up over budget or fail to achieve their environmental and performance goals. Green Home Building explodes the myth that green homes have to cost more. Using proven methods based on applied building science, the authors show how to: Lower base construction costs to provide funding for high performance upgrades Achieve a net-zero energy home, including "zero-ing" water, waste, carbon, and associated costs within fifteen years Live affordably into the future, despite anticipated rising costs for fuel, water, materials, taxes, and health care This comprehensive guide to building green on any budget defines the strategies that maximize the return on green investments. Written for anyone who has ever been swayed by the argument that the price tag limits how green a home can be, Green Home Building is a must-read for builders, contractors, architects, designers, and homeowners. Miki Cook is a green building and sustainability consultant who has dedicated her career to educating contractors and the public on the strategies, methods, and benefits of green homes. Doug Garrett has trained thousands of homebuilders, architects, and sub-contractors to build energy-efficient homes using applied building science to improve comfort, durability, and healthfulness while meeting or exceeding the energy code.

Green Home Building
Green Home Building

Author: Miki Cook

Publisher: New Society Publishers

Published: 2014-09-09

Total Pages: 435

ISBN-13: 0865717796

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Build a truly green home for the same total net cost as the conventional alternative

How I Saved a Ton of Money Building Our Dream Home
How I Saved a Ton of Money Building Our Dream Home

Author: Jessica Openshaw

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2024-01-29

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13:

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Are you longing to build your dream home and the only thing stopping you is your budget? I built ours for $87 a square foot and want to share my secrets with you! There is no doubt in my mind there are thousands of people out there who want to build their dream home but cannot get past the assumption that it is just too expensive. I was that person! Yet with grit and determination, I found ways to save thousands upon thousands of dollars constructing our dream home for a remarkably low price. Throughout my book, I am thrilled to share with you my top money-saving secrets, including: How to save 20-35% up front Tips on getting the the best deals on materials How choosing house plans can save you big Planning and organization tips to save both money and time My book is not about theoretical ways you may save a little money here and there. Instead, my book is full of real-life, practical, tried and tested cost-saving methods we used that resulted in a house that was appraised for more than double the cost to build! When you scroll up and click the "buy" button, you'll be one step closer to saving a ton of money building the home of your dreams!