Build your Own Home on a Shoestring Review

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(More customer reviews)Based on previous reviews, I ordered this book, but was disappointed. Maybe it's because I've read others that are far better: The Visual Handbook to Building and Remodeling, by Charles Wing, and Building An Affordable Home, by Ruiz. Both these books contain far more specific info. Building on a Shoestring includes such priceless advice as: "comparison shop." "The more bells and whistles you opt for, the more you'll pay." Even when info. is good, it's too vague, like "limit the amount of plumbing pipe you have to lay." How? Some of the info. is NOT cost-cutting, but actually increases costs: Install a shut-off valve at EVERY plumbing fixture; Build 16 inches on center rather than 24. This book goes in the Goodwill box.

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The cost-conscious guide to building your dream house. Now readers can manage the construction of their dream homes and save big bucks in the process. This book guides prospective homebuilders through each stage of the homebuilding process—from planning and financing to design and construction—and shows them how to reduce, even eliminate, costs along the way. Readers will learn how to: • Buy the right piece of land at the right price • Find the best loan and negotiate closing costs • Get free design advice from professionals • Buy the floor plan of their dreams for next to nothing • Negotiate the best prices on materials and supplies • Save thousands on plumbing, electrical, and heating and cooling systems • Cut costs on walls, flooring, and interior rooms • Keep contractors and subcontractors on schedule • Handle unexpected delays and expenses

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