| Building your own home can be a dream experience or one of the
hardest projects you will undertake. This type of project is
not for everyone. Homework is very important. The extent of
your involvement should coincide with your knowledge and
experience. The process outlined above will help guide you
through your planning and building process. Whether you design
your own house plan, act as your own general contractor or just
choose the final fixtures, you can add your own personal taste.
Use of experienced individuals & contractors will enhance the
quality of the project. Some of the presented information is
also applicable to the buying of an existing house. The
information is free so click your way through and hopefully
you will pick up a few ideas that will help make your dream
even better. Good luck and happy home building. |
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction
2 The Decision to Build
3 Financial Considerations
4 Planning & Preparation
5 Choosing the Lot
6 Choosing the Design Plan
7 Hiring a Contractor
8 Permits, Codes & Inspections
9 The Financing Process
10 Basic Construction
11 Exterior Design
12 Interior Design
13 Move-In
14 Summary
15 Resources
16 Glossary of Terms
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