Building A House

In How to Build a House, author and professional engineer George Michael Rentz, PE is informative and entertaining while taking the mystery out of residential construction. With more than thirty-five years in the construction industry, Rentz provides an overview of the information necessary when you are considering buying or building a new home. From the basics of site selection and design to cost estimates and construction, How to Build a House describes all of the steps integral to residential construction from the ground up. Through personal anecdotes, Rentz shows how developing good plans and selecting the right contractor are key to enjoying the process of watching your new home being constructed. How to Build a House provides insight into the construction process in order to avoid the struggles and hassles often associated with home building.

The first comprehensive guide of its kind, Building an Affordable House is for homeowners and building contractors who want to incorporate proven cost-saving techniques into their projects.

Approximately 1.6 million new homes are built each year, as more people move from their old houses and apartments in search of more personalized homes. Unfortunately, high labor and material costs make homebuilding a risky venture for those not familiar with the process. The Everything® Homebuilding Book helps readers save money, avoid delays, and create the house that is just right for them. From financing and design to choosing the right contractor and getting permits, this do-it-yourself guide allows readers to take an active role and avoid the many pitfalls of building the perfect home. Nonintimidating, friendly, and accessible, The Everything® Homebuilding Book is the ultimate resource for realizing the American Dream. AUTHOR: LESLEY BOLTON (Bloomington, IN) is a freelance writer and professional editor. She has a B.F.A. in writing, literature, and publishing from Emerson College. MARK SCHMITT (Boonville, IN) is an estimator, general contractor, and president of Mark Schmitt Construction, Inc. A thirty-year veteran of homebuilding, Mr. Schmitt specializes in guiding customers through all phases of home construction.

Shows homeowners how to stay within one percent of their budget Delivers the perfect balance of information--covers everything homeowners need to know without overwhelming details Ready-to-use worksheets save time and money Tells homeowners who to meet with, when to meet, and how to track progress and control costs

Nearly eight hundred drawing enhance step-by-step instructions in every aspect and phase of planning and constructing one's own home.

Are you looking to build a house from scratch? You’ve come to the right place! I am an interior designer with experience in home building, home renovations, and commercial renovations. After recently building my dream home, I thought I would help others build theirs and learn from my mistakes. Building a home is a process that is not for the weak. The more you know, the better results you will get and hopefully it will save you from making costly mistakes and some extra gray hairs. Reading this ebook could possibly save you thousands, if not tens of thousands of dollars in mistakes or misses. It is always good to learn from others, as I have done over the years. So, sit back with your favorite drink and learn about the process of building a house from scratch.

What does it take to build a house? Dig in and discover the people, tools, and machines needed to turn four walls into a home.

This book is about how to build tomorrow's house -- today. How to build a house that is energy efficient, solar heated, uses every inch of space well, is designed for the people who plan to live there, is elegantly simple, and yet doesn't cost a small fortune.