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How to be your own contractor and save thousands on your new house or renovation while keeping your day job: with companion CD-ROM
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Atlantic Publishing Group, Inc
Publication Date
[2015]
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English
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Columbia Pike - Adult Nonfiction
692.8 DAVIS 2015 2nd ed.
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692.8 DAVIS 2015 2nd ed.
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ISBN
9781601389428
Table of Contents
From the Book - Revised 2nd edition /
Introduction:
Your objectives
Focus
Are You Ready To Tackle The Custom Home Process?:
Can you design your own home?
Myths about building your own home?
What it takes to DIY
Your responsibilities
Your attitude
Can I save money?
Common problems
Advantages
Create a workbook
True financial ability
Set a budget
Decisions, decisions
Choosing a lot: what to look for
Lay of the land
Budgeting for land purchase
Checklist for buildability verification
Checklist for the lot you are considering
Home design checklist
Chapter 1 checklist
Plans:
Where to find house plans
Draw your own
Design software
Architect versus designer
Architects and remodeling
Building green
Green building room by room
Electricity
Indoor air
Green floors
Outdoors
Green remodeling
Placing your house on the lot
Contents of house plans
Design considerations
Potential problems
Basements: how important are they?
Designing to save money
Seven steps to the perfect home design
Chapter 2 checklist
Pre-Construction Activities:
Steps of construction
Draw up the construction schedule and flow charts
Many steps involved in construction
How to form a construction schedule
How to form a construction flow chart
Cost estimation
Chapter 3 checklist
Financing:
Prequalification
Shop around
Your shopping list
Loans and points
Which loan is better?
Draws
Types of loans
When to apply
Obstacles
Checklist for construction loan documents
Chapter 4 checklist
Financing For Remodeling:
Financing a remodeling project
Applying for the loan
Chapter 5 checklist
Insurance:
Title insurance
General liability insurance
Worker's compensation insurance
Course of construction insurance
Other insurance
Homeowner's insurance
Ensuring safety on the job site
Offer supplies onsite
Safety inspections
Chapter 6 checklist
Find And Negotiate With Subcontractors:
Importance of the subcontractor
Where to find potential subcontractors
Bidding process
How to check out your contractors
Selecting the right sub
Contractual language
Paying subcontractors
Getting results from your subcontractors
Paperwork
Contractor checklist
Chapter 7 checklist
Renovating A Home:
Home appraisal
Home inspection
Environmental testing
Extreme makeovers
Return on investment for some remodeling projects
When feelings interfere
Remodeling checklist
Chapter 8 checklist
Comply With Building Code, Inspection, And Permit Requirements:
Design review: understanding what is allowed
Building permits
Permit checklist
Inspections
Chapter 9 checklist
Building Materials And Foundations:
Where to purchase building materials
How to save on building materials
Sample take-off list
Siting the house on the lot
Readying the site for construction
Foundation
Chapter 10 checklist
First Stages Of Construction:
Framing
Floors
Walls
Roof framing
Roof materials
Saving money on roofing
Roof overhang
Flashing
Chimneys
Gutters and drainage
Ventilating the roof
Exterior walls
Exterior finishing checklist
Plumbing
Plumbing checklist
Electrical
Lighting
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
Electrical checklist
Chapter 11 checklist
Kitchens:
Remodeling a kitchen
Chapter 12 checklist
Bathrooms:
Bathroom sizes
Simple or elaborate
Tile work
Chapter 13 checklist
Putting On The Finishing Touches:
Drywall
Painting and finishing
Ceilings
Woodwork and railings
Garage doors
Pools and equipment
Decks
Chapter 14 checklist
Potential Hazards And How To Prevent Them:
Radon, asbestos and lead
Mold
Termites
Carbon monoxide testing
Chapter 15 checklist
Potential Problems And Common Mistakes:
Designing a house that is too unique
Financing
Project is taking too long
Subcontractors did not finish the job
Money ran out
This project is putting strain on my marriage/family
Lesser evils
Getting it wrong
Controls
Conclusion:
Final word about saving money
Appendix A: Resources:
Websites
Magazines
Associations
Other good stuff
Appendix B: Sample Forms Checklist
Appendix C: House Building Glossary Terms
Index.
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