Be Your Own House Contractor |  | Author: Carl Heldmann
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
Category: Book
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Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 121896
Media: Paperback
Edition: 5th
Pages: 176
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 6 x 0.5
ISBN: 1580178405
Dewey Decimal Number: 690.837
EAN: 9781580178402
ASIN: 1580178405
Publication Date: April 1, 2006
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Product Description
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 “You can do it!” 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:
•Locating and purchasing land
•Procuring financing
•Estimating costs and staying within a budget
•Hiring subcontractors and finding suppliers
•Building the house
•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 Heldmann’s 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.
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 Very Helpful book.... August 28, 2009
Tami L. Rosengren (Serena, IL USA)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
This was a great purchase that I made based on other reviews. I am using this as a template for our new construction. I would recommend this to anyone interested in building with or without a general contractor. It gave me the confidence (this and 2 other books-see my other reviews) to general our home. Make sure you order the latest edition (5th, I think). I read the reviews and all the reviews were under both the 1st and 5th edition. I have both...dont make that mistake.
A MUST for new home builders January 10, 2007
P. D. Alexander (SC)
11 out of 25 found this review helpful
This book really opened my eyes as to how much was involved in building/being your own contractor. The author obviously speaks from experience.
Great tips February 1, 2006
Tina M. Ellis (Pryor, OK)
5 out of 18 found this review helpful
This book contains a lot of great tips and serves as a good resource.
 Be Your Own House Contractor May 10, 2008
Oly Joe II (Olympia, WA)
20 out of 20 found this review helpful
Very up-to-date publication. Author's web site provides much additional information. I plan to build using ICF's and Geothermal heat source. Good information available through both the book and the web portal. Clearly the best and most current of the 4 similar books purchased at the same time.
Great Book! September 4, 2008
J. Kinsey (Florida)
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
Be Your Own House Contractor: Save 25% without Lifting a Hammer
I have read several books on this subject. This one offered the best information for the beginner. I would recommend this book for anyone considering building their own home.
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