The Owner-Builder Book

Download or read book The Owner-Builder Book written by Mark A. Smith and published by Consensus Group. This book was released on 2002-10 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The best available guide to saving money on a home construction project, the book shows you how to contract your new home, remodel, or addition at phenomenal savings. Contains a step-by-step description of the process, including how to find and hire good subcontractors, how to get a construction loan, and how to estimate costs and choose features for your project. Includes 85 planning steps and 100 new construction bargain strategies to save you thousands. Includes contracts, agreements, budget and schedule forms and worksheets. A Super-index provides 1,150 search terms for total utility.