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5 comments about The Owner-Builder Book : How You Can Save More than $100,000 in the Construction of Your Custom Home, Second Edition.

1. I've just started in on this book, so my review may change after I've read the rest; but my initial opinion of this book is that while it contains a lot of useful information, it also contains information that is based on favorable chance events and optimism; these should be toned down or at least balanced with conservative planning. One instance shows how to "trade up" or "flip" houses to use the equity of the flipped house to get better properties at lower mortgage payments. This is an optimistic assumption, as is apparent in todays real estate market as of this review, there are a lot of home buyers who thought they could do this and are now stuck in expensive properties they don't want. Information presented like this reminds me of those "get rich" books. Many of the other reviewers have said the same thing: Too much junk information thrown in trying to make you feel good about the book and what you are doing. This space could have been eliminated, shrinking the book, or filled with more useful information.
   
   Optimisim and "can do" spirit is definitley necessary to build your own home, by all accounts it is a very trying process. When using this book as an element in your DIY homebuilding planning, I'd follow the author's suggestions, plan like crazy, plan for the worst and hope for the best. The information in the book is very good. I'd still recommend it.



2. I bought this book last year before I started my first building project and it was very useful. While I agree with some of the negative reviews that there are too many testimonials and some strange justifications discussed on why to build your own home, I think overall it's helpful.
   
   Here are the things you can get from this book: a plan showing you how to get started, understanding the different steps and trades to build, understanding the planning time required, an idea of the commitment that is required, a structure to set-up your budget, tips to secure your bank loan and ideas for some custom home features to consider.
   
   You will not get much information on the following: details on building techniques, detailed cost saving tips or useful price information.



3. While the book tries to convince you to be a owner-builder, it doesn't give you what you need to make the decision. A book that was far better and more closely resembles what you want to know about is Contracting your Home. I bought them both and was ready to discard this book and fell in love with that one.



4. well, i've read so many how to books, i've read tips and traps, the idot's guide, and the dummy's guide. the owner builder book surpases them all!
   
   it taught me so much about being my own contractor to build my house myself. i've had a lot of friends who custom built homes, and one thing i noticed about all of them is that the builder didn't really build. he just managed the building project but made $50,000 or more for his management!
   
   this book broke down everything you need to know to begin this process. it especially focuses on the planning stage which is the most important stage in building a custom home.
   
   if you are considering being an owner builder, this the book for you!



5. If you are contracting your own house, this book is a must. Read it, and also go to the website. I read this book through a few times, and feel more confident as I start my owner-builder process.

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1 comments about Camps, Cabins & Cottages: 458 Classic Home Plans For Part-Time Or Year-Round Living.

1. This book has plans for homes from under 1,000 square feet to over 4,000 square feet. It also includes two pages of garage plans.
   
   Most of the houses do not have a big ugly garage sticking out at the front and their are designs for the shore, the woods, and the cul-de-sac.
   
   If you are looking for something run of the mill or distinctlly different, this is the home plan book for you! Plus check out how cheap it is!

1 comments about Construction Law for Managers, Architects, and Engineers.

1. This book is very iformational it contains good examples that relate to the industry. I would recommed it to a first law book in construction.

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