The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Building Your Own Home
- ISBN-10
- 1592573142
- ISBN-13
- 9781592573141
- Category
- House & Home
- Pages
- 261
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2005-01-04
- Author
- Dan Ramsey
Description
Start with a strong foundation. With even more instructions and illustrations, this revised and updated edition offers clear and concise guidance on every step of home building, from figuring a budget to finding labor and materials to all aspects of construction. This book answers every question readers have about building their own residence—and a few questions they may not have considered. • Contains a visual dictionary of new construction terms and home components • Fully illustrated with step-by-step, easy-to-follow instructions • Sample bid forms, general contractor agreements, and legal advice on building codes and permits • Includes information on working with architects and drawing up your own plans
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