How To Build Your Dream Home Without Getting Nailed!: Save Your Time, Money, Sanity and Relationships

by The Chubby Builder

Every day, somewhere, someone starts the process of building their dream home. The process always begins as an exciting, joyful event. It doesn't always end that way though. In many cases, what should be a wonderful experience, turns into a disaster. How can an event, filled with so much promise, end up causing disappointment - wasted money - wasted time, and in some cases even divorce? In most cases it is a failure to understand the process, what to expect, how to prepare, how to stay on budget, how to find the right contractor, and how to prevent being cheated. How many times have you been deeply involved in something important, only to realize you made mistakes that could have been avoided - sometimes costing you thousands of dollars? It's really not necessary. If you're even considering building your dream home, now or in the future, do yourself a favor and pick up a copy of "How to Build Your Dream Home Without Getting Nailed" - by The Chubby Builder. For less than three bucks, you can learn everything you need to know to make sure your home turns out like you always dreamed it would - and ends up being the wonderful experience it should be. In this book, now available in both Kindle and paperback formats, you'll Often overlooked secrets to finding the right building lot. How to position your new home on the lot, to make your new home more livable and control utility costs. How to find the right contractor FOR YOU and YOUR NEEDS. What you need to know in order to choose the right contractor. How to NEVER pay for the same product or service twice. ( Hey,It happens all the time!) How to make a budget and stick to it. What to expect during the home building process. How to deal with all the people involved in the process. The terms and language of the building business. (It's hard to know if they're right, if you don't have a clue what they're talking about.) What should happen as the process progresses. How to tell if the job is being done the right way and more importantly when it's not. A basic understanding of different building methods and the advantages and disadvantages of each. How to prevent ending up broke, homeless, and lonely! ...And So Much More. "The Chubby Builder has given us a book that’s as Entertaining as it is Informative.” (Dr. Julie) Don't regret mistakes that are so easy to avoid. Get your copy NOW, BEFORE you do something dumb. It's happiness insurance for less than 3 bucks.

Genres: Construction

256 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 18, 2015

Reviews

[Joli Hamilton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Written in comfortable conversational style, this book is a quick way to get up to date on the process of building a new home in the US. Since I have a preference for a passive house a lot of this was not relevant, but it was a decent read nonetheless. Similar to What Your Contractor Can't Tell You, but from the builder's perspective versus a construction manager perspective.

[Trinity Goforth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent advice

I'm a residential home designer and 75% of my clients ask me the questions that are answered in this book. Answered with just enough detail to make MY job easier! Thank you, Chubby Builder. I can now make the general contractor's job easier as well.

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good Advice from an Expert

Quite possibly the best return for your money you will ever spend. This book has already saved me thousands of dollars.

[Walt Hawn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book!

Fantastic reference and a fun read.
If you are even planning a home, you need this book.
***** ***** *****

[Linda Lessen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Must read for first time homeowners

The book by the Chubby Builder is direct, easy to understand and is a necessary read for those building a new home.

[Cristie Aguirre · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good Information

Will definitely use this information when the time comes. It certainly isn't EVERYTHING you need to know to build a house, but it has a lot of good information and advice. I'm sure it will save me and the people we hire a lot of avoidable grief!

[Gregory · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Source

If you are building your first home, then you need this book. It's like ten years experience wrapped up in a small book.

[Alex Pellas · Rating 4 out of 5]

Suggestions for where to spend/not spend money and what materials work for what climate.

[Harvey Dias · Rating 4 out of 5]

A wealth of knowledge and experience from a professional contractor

[James Poter · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really liked this book. It had plenty of helpful tips that will save me a lot of aggravation and money. It was funny and the large glossary was especially helpful. I'll use this book throughout my project. Great value for 3 bucks.

[David Koogler · Rating 4 out of 5]

Giving the reader some simple and easy to follow advice on the construction process.

[Rachel · Rating 2 out of 5]

There was some helpful info in here, but I couldn't get past the author's mocking previous clients and belittling anyone who doesn't know as much as him.

This is where he lost me: "In the end the bank loaned them the extra money, but not before I had to listen to a week or more of crying and belly aching about how I should have known all this would happen. To this day these folks still don't like me. I have to say there is no love lost. What a couple of dip wads."