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.
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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.
