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How To Contract Your Own Home
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Table of Contents
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Introduction |
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The Adventure Begins |
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Facts |
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How To Be a Builder |
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Develop an Attitude |
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Stepping Out! |
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Other Alternatives |
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Summary
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Common House Styles |
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Bungalow
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Four-level Split (Garage Optional) |
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Two Story (Garage Optional) |
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Bi-level |
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Legal Principles & Pitfalls |
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Introduction |
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Getting Started |
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Building a Home |
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Buying a Home |
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Conclusion |
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Financial Information |
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Construction Draws (Advances) |
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Schedule of Mortgage Advances (Draws) |
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Location |
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Where's a Good Place to Build? |
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Site or Plot Plan |
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How To Estimate the Cost of Building |
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Blueprint |
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Lot Purchase |
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Building Permit |
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Surveyor |
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Excavation |
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Concrete Calculations |
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Wood Basements |
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Block Basement |
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"Changes" -- Changes are Costly |
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Areas of Concern |
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Subcontractor Estimates |
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Accepted Estimates |
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Change Order |
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| 9. |
Cutting Costs |
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Hired Labor |
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Where Are All the Workers? |
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Payments |
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Working with Suppliers |
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Where Do I Start? |
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Building Inspections |
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Local Building Inspection |
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Financial Institution Inspection |
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| 13. |
Before You Start (Read Chapter 13 FREE!) |
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| 14. |
Construction Guide |
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Before You Start |
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Excavation |
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Footings & Walls |
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Concrete |
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Wood |
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Concrete Block |
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Waterproofing |
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Doors & Windows |
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Multi-Level Homes |
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All Home Styles |
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Roofing |
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Plumbing Rough-In |
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Concrete Floor(s) |
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Electrical Rough-In |
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Insulation |
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Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning |
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Drywall |
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Soffit & Fasica |
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Siding |
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Stucco & Brick |
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Painting |
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Cabinets |
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Trim & Finish Package |
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Floor Coverings |
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Finish Plumbing |
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Finish Electrical |
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Eavestroughs & Downsprouts |
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Driveways & Sidewalks |
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Landscaping |
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Site Plan |
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Excavation |
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Foundations |
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Footing Sub Trade |
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Basement Wall Sub Trade |
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Wood Basement Wall Sub Trade |
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Concrete Block Sub Trade |
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Framing |
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Roof Construction |
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Bungalow Section |
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Bi-Level Section |
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Two-Storey Section |
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Wall Framing |
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Stair Detail |
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Floor Framing |
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Deck Framing |
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Doors & Windows |
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Types & Styles of Doors |
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Exterior Doors |
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Interior Doors |
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Types & Styles of Windows |
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Casement Windows |
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Awning Windows |
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Bow and Bay Windows |
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Picture Windows |
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Double Hung Windows |
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Sliding Windows |
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Custom or Specialty Windows |
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Skylights |
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Window Frames |
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Wood frame windows. |
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Wood with vinyl clad. |
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Wood with aluminum or steel cladding. |
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PVC Windows |
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Types of Glass |
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Dual Pane |
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Triple Pane |
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Low E Glass |
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Reflective Glass |
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Plumbing |
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The Sewer and Septic System |
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The Wet Vent System |
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Water Supply System |
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Plumbing Fixtures |
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Electrical |
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Roofing |
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Roofing Steps to Follow |
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Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning |
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Oil Furnace |
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Propane Furnace |
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Wood Furnace |
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Electric Forced Air Furnaces |
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Electric Baseboard Heating |
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Ground Water Heat Pump |
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Options |
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Electronic Air Filters |
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Humidifiers |
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De-humidifiers |
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Air Conditioning |
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Air Conditioning |
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Furnace Efficiencies |
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HVAC Sub trades |
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Type of System |
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Equipment Placement |
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Bid Process |
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Rough In |
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Installations |
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Inspection |
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Deficiencies |
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Payment |
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| *INSERT* |
Bryant - Home Comfort Kit |
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Siding, Soffit & Fasica |
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When Getting an Estimate |
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Vinyl Siding |
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Metal Siding |
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Conclusion |
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Stucco & Brick |
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Stucco |
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Brick |
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Eavestroughing |
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Gutters & Downspouts |
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Insulation & Soundproofing |
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Insulation comes in different forms |
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Types of Insulation and Their Uses: |
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Batt Insulation |
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Rigid Board Sheathing Insulation |
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Attic Insulation |
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Soundproofing |
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Steps to Follow |
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Drywall |
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Textured Ceilings |
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If Hiring a Drywall Subtrade |
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Drywall Bid Process |
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Inspections |
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Painting |
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Interior Painting |
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Decorative Painting |
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Staining |
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Exterior Painting |
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Steps for Painting |
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Cabinets, Vanities, and Countertops |
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Step-by-Step Instructions for Cabinets |
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Floor Covering |
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Color & Style |
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Weight |
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Weave & Pile |
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Trim |
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The Staircase |
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Treads |
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Riser |
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Railing |
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Gooseneck |
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Spindles |
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Garage, Driveway and Sidewalks |
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| 34. |
Landscaping |
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Steps to Follow in Landscaping |
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| 35. |
Selling Your Own Home |
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Conclusion |
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