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Building Your Own Home: A Step-by-Step Guide
ISBN: 978-0-471-63561-1
Paperback
352 pages
November 1988
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  • Table of Contents
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Introduction.

Buying a Lot.

Contracts and Arbitration.

Property Description and Land Survey.

Liens.

Titles.

Deeds and Deed Restrictions.

Mortgage Law.

Types of Mortgages.

Financing.

Lending Practices.

Insurance and Surety Bonds.

Closing and Closing Costs.

Architectural Styles.

Choosing a Design.

House Additions.

Applying for a Building Permit.

Choosing and Dealing with Contractors.

Types of Soils and Excavation.

Blasting.

Foundations.

House Frame.

Windows, Exterior Doors, and Exterior Trim.

Concrete Floor Slabs.

Roof Covering, Gutters, and Downspouts.

Garages and Garage Doors.

Exterior Siding.

Central Heating and Air Conditioning.

Plumbing.

Electrical Wiring and Telephone Line.

Insulation.

Stairs.

Fireplace and Chimney.

Drywall and Plastering.

Underlayment, Interior Doors, and Interior Trim.

Paints and Stains.

Finish Flooring.

Bathrooms and Kitchen.

Sewage Disposal and Water Wells.

Decks, Porches, and Patios.

Site Grading, Lawn, and Landscaping.

Driveways and Walkways.

Certificate of Occupancy and Tax Assessment.

Glossary.

Index.