The Complete Idiot's Guide to Building Your Own Home, Second Edition

Ramsey, Dan

ISBN 10: 1592573142 / ISBN 13: 9781592573141

Published by Alpha, 2005

About this Item

Find the tools to construct your home sweet home. Accurately estimate construction costs. Understand what codes you need to follow during construction. Live a day in the life of a contractor -- and consider being your own contractor. Find the lowest prices on building materials. Install your home's electric, plumbing, heating, cable, and other utilities with confidence. Finish your interior with drywall and insulation as well as doors and floors. Add finishing touches with paint, trim, lighting, and more. And don't forget your landscaping, deck, driveway, and other outdoor amenities.

Seller Inventory # D3142

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Building Your Own Home, Second Edition
• Publisher: Alpha
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1592573142
• ISBN 13: 9781592573141
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: As New
• Dimensions: 1.68W x 21.54H x 27.08D centimeters 1.68 centimeters width by 21.54 centimeters height by 27.08 centimeters depth
• Weight: 580.598 grams
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • Dan Ramsey Collection

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Synopsis

An easy-to-follow introduction to building one's own home offers detailed instructions, step-by-step illustrations, and practical guidance on every step of the building process, from developing a budget, to finding labor and materials, to the various aspects of construction, accompanied by sample bid forms and legal advice on building codes and permits. Original.

About the Authors

Dan Ramsey is a general contractor and the author of more than 20 books for homebuilders and buyers, including the first edition of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Building Your Own Home, The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Finishing Your Basement Illustrated, and The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Remodeling Your Bathroom Illustrated. His other books include builder’s construction guides, contractor business guides, kit home construction, and homeowner remodeling and repair books.

Dan Ramsey is a general contractor and the author of more than 20 books for homebuilders and buyers, including the first edition of The Complete Idiot?s Guide to Building Your Own Home, The Complete Idiot?s Guide to Finishing Your Basement Illustrated, and The Complete Idiot?s Guide to Remodeling Your Bathroom Illustrated. His other books include builder?s construction guides, contractor business guides, kit home construction, and homeowner remodeling and repair books.