The official website of The
Complete Guide to Contracting Your Home
Over 250,000 copies sold...
Whether you want to take all the responsibility to
contract your home or simply want to intelligently
communicate with your homebuilder, The Complete Guide
to Contracting Your Home can help save you 30
percent or more on the cost of home construction by
teaching you the practical, day-to-day details of
managing a construction project.
This book has helped tens of thousands of people reach their
home construction goals. With totally updated information—including
up-to-date
finance, tax, and Internet resources—this third
edition will help you reach your construction goals, too.
In the first section, Concepts, you'll
learn the up-front essentials for getting your construction project off to a
solid start. You'll get essential
financial and legal detail
for obtaining your construction loan and mortgage, all in
language you can understand. Plus, the ins and outs of
selecting a lot; dealing with suppliers, labor and
subcontractors; safety, inspections and saving money—giving you
the know-how to manage your construction project with authority, confidence, and
efficiency.
Next, the Project Management section
walks you
step-by-step through every stage of home construction,
so you can communicate knowledgeably with builders, contractors, and
suppliers. From preconstruction, foundations and framing,
to roofing, plumbing, and electrical ... From masonry, siding
and insulation, to drywall, trim, and painting ... And from
cabinetry and countertops, to flooring, tile, and landscaping
... This book's got it all, including
checklists to follow each
phase of construction.
Also included is possibly the most
comprehensive resources section ever compiled in one place for
the home builder. The appendices show and explain dozens
of construction terms and
checklists,
construction schedules,
order forms, control logs and
contracts you can't be without.
About the authors...
Former builder Kent Lester provides
computer consultation and programming services to business and
construction firms. He also is the author of The
Complete Guide to Being Your Own Remodeling Contractor.
He is currently working on several new books for homeowners who
want to build or remodel their own homes. Dave McGuerty is
a management/data processing consultant to international
accounting firms.
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