The Complete Guide to Contracting Your Home
<center><b>Save 30% on Home Construction</center></b><p>Whether you want to take on all the responsibility of contracting your home or simply want to intelligently communicate with your homebuilder, <i>The Complete Guide to Contracting Your Home</i> can help you save 30% or more on the cost of home construction by teaching you the practical, day-to-day details of managing a construction project.<p>You'll learn the up-front essentials to getting your project off to a solid start. You'll get financial and legal details in language you can understand. Learn the ins and outs of selecting a lot, dealing with suppliers, labor and subcontractors, safety, inspections and saving money so you can manage with authority, confidence and efficiency.<p>You'll be walked through preconstruction, foundations, framing, roofing, plumbing, electrical, masonry, siding, insulation, drywall, trim, painting, cabinetry, countertops, flooring, tile and landscaping.<p>Also included is the most comprehensive building resources section ever compiled. The appendix includes schedules, checklists, order forms, control logs and contracts you can't be without.