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You Have Accomplished - Part 1
Staking the Lot and House (1–3 hours) - Part 1
Staking the Lot and House (1–3 hours) - Part 2
Staking the Lot and House (1–3 hours) - Part 3
Clearing and Excavation (1–3 days) - Part 1
Clearing and Excavation (1–3 days) - Part 2
Utilities Hookup (1 hour)
Footings (1 day) - Part 1
Footings (1 day) - Part 2
Foundations (1 week) - Part 1
Foundations (1 week) - Part 2
Rough-in plumbing (2–4 days)
Slabs — for Heated Areas (1–2 days)
Framing (1–3 weeks)
Exterior Siding, Trim, or Brick Veneer (1–3 weeks)
Chimneys and Roofing (2 days–1 week)
Rough-ins (1–2 weeks)
Insulation (3 days)
Hardwood Flooring and Underlayment(3 days–1 week)
Drywall (2 weeks)
Priming Walls and “Pointing Up” (2 days)
Interior Trim and Cabinets (1–2 weeks)
Painting (2–3 weeks)
Other Trims (1 day–1 week)
It’s time for the plumber to finish his work.
Cleanup (2–3 days)
Carpet (3 days–1 week)
Driveway (1–3 days)
Landscaping (1–3 days)
Final Inspections, Surveys, Loan Closings (1–3 days)
Be the General Contractor - Part 1
Be the General Contractor - Part 2
Be the General Contractor - Part 3
Find a Good Carpentry Crew
Time Involved
Work by Phone - Part 1
Work by Phone - Part 2
You Can Get a Loan
Be Persistent!
Alternatives to Being Your Own House Contractor
The Budget Comes First
Land Is the Second Step
Choosing the Right Land
Sloping Lots
Other Considerations
Let the Brokers Do the Work - Part 1
Let the Brokers Do the Work - Part 2
How Much Should You Spend on Land? - Part 1
How Much Should You Spend on Land? - Part 2
The House Plans - Part 1
Cutting Construction Costs
Make Changes Early - Part 1
Make Changes Early - Part 2
Parts of Plans - Part 1
Parts of Plans - Part 2
Cost, Appraisal, Decision!
Your Subcontractors and Professionals
Finding Your Subs - Part 1
Finding Your Subs - Part 2
Asking for Bids - Part 1
Scheduling Your Subs
Working with Subs
Paying Your Subs - Part 1
Paying Your Subs - Part 2
Additions, Renovations, and Extreme Makeovers to an Existing Home
Building an Addition
How to Estimate Costs
How to Finance an Addition
Remodeling: Renovation or Restoration - Part 1
Remodeling: Renovation or Restoration - Part 2
Tearing Down and Building Up
Plaster Removal.
Foundation, - Part 1
Foundation, - Part 2
Roofing.
Chimney. - Part 1
Drywall or Plaster.
Final Inspection and Loan Closing. When all is done, be sure your subs have
Starting from Scratch – the Extreme Makeover
Spreadsheets - Part 1
The Process of Estimating - Part 1
The Process of Estimating - Part 2
The Process of Estimating - Part 3
Balancing Costs
Cost Breakdowns - Part 1
Cost Breakdowns - Part 2
Cost Breakdowns - Part 3
Cost Breakdowns - Part 4
Cost Breakdowns - Part 5
Inspections Required
Final Details - Part 1
Doing Your Own Labor
The one-time close construction loan - Part 1
The one-time close construction loan - Part 2
How a Construction Loan Works - Part 1
How a Construction Loan Works - Part 2
Two Homes?
Cash Needed
Qualifying for a Loan
Different Products - Part 1
Different Products - Part 2
Delivery of Materials
Buying at Builders’ Cost
Paying Your Suppliers
Bookkeeping

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Priming Walls and “Pointing Up” (2 days)
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