A unique insider's perspective
Written by a homeowner, The Dream House Book is an A-Z explanation of the custom home-building process. Whether you are contemplating building a new home or buying one to renovate, the book will help you make better decisions to improve the financial value and lifestyle enjoyment of your finished home.
The Dream House Book follows the experience of starting with raw land, designing, and building a 4,700 square-foot home at nearly 10,000' in the heart of the Colorado Rockies.
Table of Contents
From evaluating a site all the way through picking out furniture, The Dream House Book provides a comprehensive map of the entire journey.
Click here to see the table of contents.
Section 1:
Planning
Better decisions upfront mean a better result at the end. Eleven chapters walk you through the critical path from concept to design.
Click here to read the chapter on Contractors.
Section 2: Construction
Nine chapters explore the specifics of construction and materials.
Click here to read the chapter on Windows and Doors.
Section 3:
The Walk Thru
Take a nine-chapter full guided tour of the house with an explanation of design and material decisions.
Click here to read the chapter on Bathrooms.
