How to Plan, Contract and Build Your Own Home

Richard M. Scutella (Erie, PA) is an author of books on new construction, home buying, and home maintenance and safety. He has designed and supervised the construction on new homes. Dave Heberle (Erie, PA, a former realtor associate, has an extensive background in home-building and design. A professional writer who has authored many articles on home construction, he is currently an environmental and health specialist.

Introduction.
Part 1: What to Build.
Chapter 1: A House Divided.
Chapter 2: House Styles and Types.
Chapter 3: Traffic Zoning and Planning.
Chapter 4: Size Planning.
Chapter 5: Prints and Drawings.
Part 2: How to Build It.
Chapter 6: Footers and Foundations.
Chapter 7: Floor Framing.
Chapter 8: Wall Framing.
Chapter 9: Roof Framing.
Chapter 10: Roof Exterior Finishing.
Chapter 11: Exterior Wall Finishing.
Chapter 12: Stairs.
Chapter 13: Windows.
Chapter 14: Doors.
Chapter 15: Garages.
Chapter 16: Fireplaces.
Chapter 17: Plumbing.
Chapter 18: Electric.
Chapter 19: Lighting.
Chapter 20: Heating and Cooling.
Chapter 21: Insulation.
Chapter 22: Wall Covering and Trim.
Chapter 23: Burgler-Proofing Your Home.
Chapter 24: Bathrooms.
Chapter 25: Kitchens.
Chapter 26: Floor Coverage.
Chapter 27: Home Offices and Work Spaces.
Part 3: Where to Build It.
Chapter 28: City, Suburbia, or Country?
Chapter 29: Selecting a Building Site.
Chapter 30: Orientation, Positioning, and Landscaping.
Chapter 31: Driveways, Sidewalks, and Patios.
Part 4: Who Should Build It?
Chapter 32: Selecting a Contractor.
Chapter 33: Working with Your Contractor.
Part 5: Moving In.
Chapter 34: Setting Up Your Maintenance Program.
Chapter 35: The Final Inspection.
Chapter 36: Moving into Your New Home.
Part 6: Appendices.
Index.