Be Your Own House Contractor: Save 25% without Lifting a Hammer Author: Carl Heldmann
	Book Information Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC Book Type: Paperback Members Wishing: 1 Rating: 1 ISBN-13: 9781580173742 - ISBN-10: 1580173748 Publication Date: 6/1/2001 Pages: 140

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.