Be Your Own House Contractor: Be Your Own House Contractor : Save 25% Without Lifting a Hammer (Edition 4) (Paperback)

Completely revised, this updated fourth edition explains each step of the home building process and helps readers avoid the pitfalls that plague general contractors. Includes sample contracts and a glossary of building terms. Line drawings. While building a home is not a simple task, expert Carl Heldmann shows that it is not as complicated as one might believe. With his sound advice, readers can act as their own house contractor and save a quarter - or more - of the cost of building a home. And without picking up a hammer!

Heldmann explains each step of the home building process in non-technical, easily understood language, helping readers avoid the pitfalls that plague general contractors, even experienced ones. Readers will learn how to develop house plans, establish schedules, select good subcontractors, identify cost saving options, negotiate contracts, estimate building costs, purchase materials and supplies, and much more.