Be Your Own House Contractor

Be Your Own House Contractor

Author: Carl Heldmann

Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC

Published: 2001-06-01

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 9781580173742

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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.


How to Plan, Subcontract and Build Your Dream House

How to Plan, Subcontract and Build Your Dream House

Author: Warren V. Jaeger

Publisher: Trojan Homes

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780964782402

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-- Covers the subject from land issues, through the entire construction process, all the way to plandng the lawn.-- Contains anecdotes, real life examples, diagrams, applicable political comment and special exposition on such subjects as basic electricity, Radon, energy saving, windows and much more.-- Written for the aspiring home owner, but is equally valuable to building professionals and real estate agents.


The Complete Guide to Contracting Your Home

The Complete Guide to Contracting Your Home

Author: Kent Lester

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2017-01-12

Total Pages: 369

ISBN-13: 1440346011

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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.


What Your Contractor Can't Tell You

What Your Contractor Can't Tell You

Author: Amy Johnston

Publisher:

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780979983801

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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.


The House That She Built

The House That She Built

Author: Mollie Elkman

Publisher: Builderbooks

Published: 2021-09

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9780867187854

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The House That She Built is inspired by and dedicated to the REAL women behind the home built exclusively by a team of women in construction, skilled tradeswomen, and women-owned companies. The House That She Built educates young readers about the people and skills that go into building a home. One by one, children learn about the architect, framer, roofer and many more as they contribute their individual skills needed to complete the collective project -- a new home. With illustrations that connect and empower and words that build upon each other with each page, this book will leave all kids (she, he, and they) excited about their own skills and interested in learning new ones.


Steel-frame House Construction

Steel-frame House Construction

Author: Timothy J. Waite

Publisher:

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 318

ISBN-13: 9781572180451

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One of the first really thorough instruction manuals on how to construct residences using steel framing instead of wood, and written by Tim Waite of the NAHB. Covers how to design the structure to accommodate plumbing, wiring and HVAC, how to cut, assemble and secure the steel, how to deal with second-story construction, roof framing using trusses and conventional construction, specialty framing like curved walls and radius windows, how to attach drywall and exterior finishes, how to effectively install insulation, and how to deal with inspectors and the homebuyer.


Building an Affordable House

Building an Affordable House

Author: Fernando Pages Ruiz

Publisher: Taunton Press

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781561585960

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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.


Markup & Profit

Markup & Profit

Author: Michael Stone

Publisher: Craftsman Book Co

Published: 1999-01-01

Total Pages: 316

ISBN-13: 9781572180710

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In order to succeed in a construction business you have to be able to mark up the price of your jobs to cover overhead expenses and make a decent profit. The problem is how much to mark it up. You don't want to lose jobs because you charge too much, and you don't want to work for free because you've charged too little. If you know how much to mark up you can apply it to your job costs and arrive at the right sales price for your work. This book gives you the background and the calculations necessary to easily figure the markup that is right for your business. Includes a CD-ROM with forms and checklists for your use.


How to Be Your Own General Contractor

How to Be Your Own General Contractor

Author: Robert E. Emmick

Publisher: Tate Publishing

Published: 2010-08-24

Total Pages: 116

ISBN-13: 1616630329

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Want to save money on your building or remodeling project? How to be Your Own General Contractor will help homeowners save potentially thousands of dollars! This easy-to-follow guide provides the knowledge and ability you must have to become your own general contractor and complete any type of project with confidence. Inside, homeowners will find: bull; Tricks of the trade learned over the years by professional Bob Emmick that will help to avoid costly mistakes and time. bull; A guide through every aspect of your project. bull; Assistance in hiring and dealing with subcontractors, as well as guidance for those who would rather hire a general contractor. Emmick skillfully guides readers through an entire house project, helping the average homeowner to manage his or her own project no matter the size. Homeowners with little or no experience will walk away from How to be Your Own General Contractor with valuable knowledge that will help them now as well as in the future.