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-- Covers the subject from land issues, through the entire construction process, all the way to plandng the lawn.-- Contains anecdotes, real life examples, diagrams, applicable political comment and special exposition on such subjects as basic electricity, Radon, energy saving, windows and much more.-- Written for the aspiring home owner, but is equally valuable to building professionals and real estate agents.

BUYING PROPERTY? BUILDING A HOME? READ THIS FIRST! This engaging and practical guide will teach you How To Design Your Dream Home (In 25 Years or Less)! Learn how to save time and money, avoid common mistakes, choose the best location, plan your space and layout efficiently, design custom storage and organization, and so much more! Reduce regrets at projects end and make it easier on you, your builder/contractor, and your architect (if you use one). Offers amateur designers cheerful, intimate opinions on creating an ideal living space. endearing enthusiasmvery usefulinformal [and] occasionally amusing work. Kirkus/Indie Reviews For anyone who wants to undertake designing a home from the ground up, Jan Jones Evanss book should be a valuable resource. Evanss observations of her own design challenges are particularly helpful. [Her] honesty, along with her ability to talk about design and building details through an ordinary consumers eyes, makes for a book that is both engaging and instructional. offers the kind of helpful insight based on experience that should make planning and designing a home a much less time-consuming and arduous process. Barry Silverstein, Forward/Clarion Review Replete with gems of practical wisdomconversational style makes for easy readingwith an eye to optimize costs. Plenty of practical and useful knowledge to be gleanedmuch thoughtfulness and detailing went into every chapter. PSM Mumbai, India I am a Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser with over 40 years of experience in what makes a home distinctive, comfortable and valuable. ...I can honestly state, without reservation, that I dont recall ever seeing any other home with a more functional feel to its flow than Jan Evans dream home. I strongly recommend her book to anyone contemplating building their own home. RWJ Denver Not a dry, how-to book! Humorous & enthusiastic with a logical sequence of progression in the design/build process. well-thought-out and well-researched information, painting clear pictures of what she was talking about. It addressed aesthetics as well as practical suggestions. MRR, Bartlesville, Oklahoma

DIV Packed with tools and tips, this essential guide provides the instructions any aspiring self-builder needs to ensure that their vision becomes reality. Organized into three main sections—Thinking, Dreaming, and Doing—guidelines are provided that cover every aspect of the build, from finding a plot, obtaining planning permission, and commissioning and briefing architects and builders up through implementing the build itself. Structured around fundamental locations—urban, suburban, and rural—a host of successful projects are featured, including, a reinvented violin factory, a converted barn, and a glass pavilion on a beach. Suggestions for using green design and building techniques are also provided. DIVDIV Kevin McCloud is an interior designer and the author of several books, including Bathrooms, Choosing Colors, Grand Designs, Grand Designs Abroad, and Lighting Style.

Have you always wanted to transform your house into the home of your dreams but you're not sure where to begin? Create Your Dream Home on a Budget will equip you with the motivation and how-to you need to create living spaces you love on a budget you can afford. With inspiration from beautiful photos, DIY projects, and foundational building and renovation concepts, you'll be on your way to creating your own dream home. Seasoned home-renovation experts and TikTok stars Daniel and Noell Jett (@JettSetFarmhouse) know a thing or two about building gorgeous homes with cost-effective tips and tricks. You'll learn how to add functionality, beauty, and charm to each room of your home--including ideas for outdoor spaces--whether you're renovating or building from the ground up! In Create Your Dream Home on a Budget, the Jetts provide: Steps to modernize your home without a major renovation DIY expertise for laying tile Tips to install your own closet system to stay organized Instructions to add or replace new features such as lighting fixtures And so much more! Every week, Daniel and Noell Jett inspire millions of followers on their own home makeover journeys. You'll complete your unique do-it-yourself projects and create a foundation of beauty for your own living spaces in no time! Create Your Dream Home on a Budget makes the perfect self-purchase, housewarming present, birthday gift, Mother's Day read, or holiday gift.

You can have the home of your dreams! This comprehensive guide walks you through every decision and addresses all the details that most homeowners don't even know to consider. In this step-by-step, room-by-room handbook, Susan Lang considers every aspect of your homebuilding or remodeling project, such as how to Hire the right architect, interior designer, and builder Design each room to perfectly fit your family's lifestyle Plan ahead so all your storage needs are met Determine the perfect placement for light fixtures, switches, and electrical outlets Save money by avoiding costly design revisions or building change orders You'll find helpful forms and checklists that will keep you organized and assist you in clarifying your needs. And if you're worried that building your dream home might turn into a nightmare, Designing Your Dream Home covers the most common mistakes that homeowners make and shows you how to avoid them. Susan Lang has thought of everything, so you won't have to.