How to Be Your Own Contractor and Save Thousands on Your New House Or Renovation: While Keeping Your Day Job With Companion CD-ROM REVISED 2ND EDITION

by Tanya Davis

In this completely updated and totally revised second edition, you will learn the essentials to becoming your own contractor, including
how to choose a site
draw up construction time line and flow charts
apply for construction loans
obtain essential insurance information, buy plans
find and negotiate with subcontractors
how to comply with building code, inspection, and permit requirements.
The ins and outs of self contracting are explained, combined with the experiences of others, and with dozens of forms and checklists at hand, you will learn all building materials and foundations, windows, decks, roofing, plumbing, heating, wiring, air-conditioning, and much more. There are hundreds of tools, contracts, and checklists to help you get your project organized and save you thousands!

288 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 30, 2015

Reviews

[Jeff Pavlick · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fairly decent read if you want to learn more about the act of building a house. It's incredibly easy to read and informative for beginner builders. It even comes with a CD-ROM that you can utilize to impress your great-grandparents.

[Garrett Dawson · Rating 4 out of 5]

There were a significant number of grammar and spelling errors which could be annoying but the content is very approachable. As someone with significant construction project management experience I would recommend this book, especially for someone truly new.