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Building Your Own Home For Dummies

Building Your Own Home For Dummies


By Kevin Daum, Janice Brewster, Peter Economy

ISBN: 978-0-7645-5709-5
Format: Paper
Pages: 384 Pages
Pub. Date: February 2005

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Price: $19.99
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Keep construction on track with helpful checklists

Turn your dream of a custom home into reality!

Thinking about building your own home? This easy-to-follow guide shows you how to plan and build a beautiful home on any budget. From acquiring land to finding the best architect to overseeing the construction, you get lots of savvy tips on managing your new investment wisely — and staying sane during the process!

Discover how to:

  • Find the best homesite
  • Navigate the plan approval process
  • Obtain financing
  • Hire the right contractor
  • Cut design and construction costs
  • Avoid common mistakes
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