An invaluable source of information, advice, and inspiration, this expanded second edition features new material on the planning and purchase of major appliances, garage designs and enhancements, plumbing and electrical wiring, energy-saving lighting options, home safety and security measures, and much more.

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Save and get more from your money
Pick the perfect site
Minimize maintenance cost and effort
Maximize indoor and outdoor space

There are countless reasons why building your own home makes good sense. But for most people, the chance to create the home they've always wanted is #1 on their list. And this all-in-one guide can help you every step of the way toward realizing your vision -- from hiring the right vendors to picking fixtures.

Whether it's basic planning ("What's your move-in date?") or construction methods ("Wood or steel?"), this trusted reference, now fully updated to cover new materials, techniques, energy-saving options, and environmentally friendly technologies and methods, is the most complete source for homebuilders available.

Written by experienced instructors and builders, and used by thousands of savvy buyers of custom and not-yet-built homes, How to Plan, Contract, and Build Your Own Home will help you:

Select the right site and supervise its preparation
Make wise decisions on floor plans, types of construction, framing, and foundations
Plan for home office use, communications upgrades, "smart house" technology, and a home that will serve your needs throughout your life
Choose the newest and most economical and efficient types of insulation, roofing, plumbing, wiring, and more
Select amenities such as decks, patios, gazebos, sidewalks, and driveways
Evaluate doing it yourself vs. subcontracting
Know when you'll move in with a helpful calendar-style checklist
Select the right mortgage

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