The Complete Idiot's Guide to Building Your Own Home, Second Edition

With even more instructions and illustrations, this revised and updated edition offers clear and concise guidance on every step of home building, from figuring a budget to finding labor and materials to all aspects of construction. This book answers every question readers have about building their own residence—and a few questions they may not have considered.

• Contains a visual dictionary of new construction terms and home components
• Fully illustrated with step-by-step, easy-to-follow instructions
• Sample bid forms, general contractor agreements, and legal advice on building codes and permits
• Includes information on working with architects and drawing up your own plans