The Complete Guide to Contracting Your Home : A Step-by-Step Method for Managing Home Construction (Paperback)
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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.