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 âYou can do it!â 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: â¢Locating and purchasing land â¢Procuring financing â¢Estimating costs and staying within a budget â¢Hiring subcontractors and finding suppliers â¢Building the house â¢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 Heldmannâs 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.

Be your own house contractor: How to save 25 percent without lifting a hammer (A Garden Way publishing classic)

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Carl Heldmann

Home Improvement & Design

Storey Communications

Be your own house contractor: How to save 25 percent without lifting a hammer

Be Your Own House Contractor: How to Save 25 Percent Without Lifting a Hammer

Storey Publishing

Learn to Be a General Contractor

Natl Plan Service

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Learn To Be A General Contractor : Build Your Dream House Or Do A Renovation

Carl Heldman

Heldman, Carl

HDA, Inc.

Home Design Alternatives

Use this book to avoid a down payment, lower the amount of  mortgage, or get a larger home than budgeted for, and save 25% off the construction and site-preparation costs. Included are a list of log home manufacturers and suppliers, a glossary of construction terms, and sample forms and contracts.

How to Afford Your Own Log Home: Save 25% Without Lifting a Log

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