Home Building

Why settle for a house that looks like every other one in the neighborhood? With Building Your Custom Home for Dummies, you can design and build the home of your dreams. From brainstorming must-have features to hanging a wreath on the front door, this book walks you through what you need to know from start to finish. Get savvy on purchasing property, securing financing, and raising the walls that will become the setting for life's next chapter. If you can imagine it, you can build it!

Are you serious about systemizing your building company? Maybe you’re keen to get started, but you don’t have the tools you need right now. And maybe you're a little overwhelmed by all the strategies and tactics you've been told are necessary to implement into your business. However, there is no need for you to try to figure out everything yourself, on your own.

Most people who are considering off grid living, are those who are wanting to escape the stress and busyness of city life, and enjoy the peace and tranquility of country living. Owning your own property, and providing for your needs with self-sufficiency projects sounds wonderful and fun, but what are the most important self-sufficiency/survival projects, and how do you accomplish them? That is where this book will help.

Embark on a transformative journey with your go-to guide for turning the dream of building your home into a reality. Whether you're a first-time builder or an experienced DIY enthusiast, this comprehensive book is your indispensable companion through every phase of the construction process.

10 Rituals for Maximum Success in Fatherhood is a powerful and practical guide for modern dads who want to be more than just present — they want to be purposeful. This book unpacks ten game-changing rituals that fathers can incorporate into their everyday lives to create deep connection, build trust, teach values, and leave a legacy. In a world where dads are pulled in every direction, this book provides clarity, structure, and inspiration. With stories, tools, and simple steps, readers will walk away empowered, not overwhelmed — and ready to start showing up in ways that matter most. ...

Most people dream of building their own custom home, customized to fit their lifestyle perfectly. But for Ryan Haag, life as a US Navy Officer makes building a custom home impossible. But a change in life circumstances suddenly gives Ryan the chance to build the home of his dreams. All of Ryan's preparation is put to the test as he navigates the complicated process of building a custom home from scratch on a virgin piece of land and with a limited budget.

All homes need regular maintenance, and not knowing how to deal with these situations yourself means that it can all quickly become stressful - and very costly. But it doesn't have to be this way. All you need is this easy-to-understand, actionable manual, and you will be able to quickly and effortlessly get through that list of tasks - even if you have zero experience! And it’s going to be more gratifying than you could ever imagine. And saving all the money you would have otherwise spent on getting someone else to fix it doesn’t hurt, either.

Unlock Freedom in 2025 — Build a Business That Pays You While You Sleep Are you tired of hustling for every dollar? Do you dream of making money without constant effort? Passive Income for Solo Creators: Earn While You Sleep in 2025 is the ultimate guide to building income streams that work for you — even when you're offline. Designed for creatives, freelancers, artists, writers, coaches, and one-person businesses, this book delivers clear, actionable strategies to generate real, sustainable passive income with no team, no burnout, and no fluff.Inside, you’ll discover how to: ✅ Turn...

Transform your dream of a custom, budget-friendly barn home into reality with your own two hands! Envision a home that's more than just walls and a roof – a space that mirrors your dreams, resonates with your love for the countryside, and stands as a testament to your passion for creativity. This is the heart of a Barndominium, a concept that redefines rural living by blending the rustic allure of a barn with the comforts and conveniences of modern living.

Entrepreneurs have a problem: startups. Almost all startups either fail or never truly reach a sustainable size. Despite the popularity of entrepreneurship, we haven't engineered a better way to start...until now. What if you could skip the startup phase and generate profitable revenue on day one? In Buy Then Build, acquisition entrepreneur Walker Deibel shows you how to begin with a sustainable, profitable company and grow from there.

2 Popular Shipping Container Homes Manuscripts in 1 Book: Shipping Container Homes: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Living in a Shipping Container Home and Tiny House Living Including Ideas and Examples of Designs Shipping Container Homes: The Step-By-Step Guide to Shipping Container Homes and Tiny house living, Including Examples of Plans and Designs Manuscript 1: The Ultimate Guide to Shipping Container Homes Out of all the possible building materials available for homes, the last thing you might expect to hear about is shipping containers – yes, the same steel, rectangular ...

The collapse in real estate prices from 2007 through 2012 was the most significant event in the real estate industry since the Great Depression. But today, with the real estate market rebounding, a new generation of investors is entering the field, eager to make their fortune. Building Wealth One House at a Time, Second Edition provides you with a practical way to create wealth through an ethical approach of buying, financing, and managing property.

What if the lights never come back on? What if the water stops running, the stores are emptied, and the safety of your home is the only thing that stands between your family and chaos? This isn’t fiction. This is reality—raw, unfiltered, and waiting to strike. This book is not just another prepper guide. It’s a field-tested, tactically grounded survival blueprint written with the mindset and expertise of a U.S. Army Green Beret who has lived through the kind of situations you fear most. Within these pages, you'll discover how to transform your home into a fortified sanctuary capable ...

For beginners and owner-builders, green building is a sustainable construction method that has a low impact on the environment. Green buildings usually incorporate LEED standard construction requirements in order to become certified; however, a homeowner can be an “owner builder” and construct their own home without the need of hiring a General Contractor in many cases, plus they usually do not need certification even if they build to LEED standards. Although standard construction methods and materials are often used, such as 2x4 or 2x6 framing with fiberglass insulation, or SIP panels,...

The Private Money Guide: Real Estate Edition is a deep dive into the world of real estate lending and financing. It is the perfect book for both seasoned investors and individuals joining the real estate industry for the first time. This guide will teach you how to identify and secure private money lenders, what are the do's and don'ts of securing private funds for investment, and how to analyze deals provided by private moneylenders.

A visionary carpenter shares meditations on work, creativity, and design, revealing powerful lessons on building a meaningful life through his experience constructing some of New York’s most iconic spaces.

In this audiobook, we'll talk about the construction project management life cycle. We'll also cover contracting and contract management, the participants involved in a construction job, and the critical success factors in every contracting job. This audiobook is produced for both project managers and for homeowners who wish to build residential properties; the concepts discussed herein are general, but are important when it comes to approaching the construction process.

Written by industry experts Eric Tyson and Robert Griswold, this new edition of Real Estate Investing For Dummies offers timely, proven, practical, and actionable advice to overcome the challenges of the market and keep yourself one step ahead of the competition. With the help of this straightforward and time-tested information, you'll get the know-how to wisely and confidently make smart, sound, and informed real estate investing decisions that will reap big rewards.

In today’s busy world, carving out a corner of calm is essential. Designing Peace is your complete guide to creating, maintaining, and living with an indoor Zen garden—an everyday sanctuary that fosters mindfulness, reduces stress, and restores balance.

Unlock the secrets to elevating your tiny home park to new heights with "Branding and Marketing Your Tiny Home Park." This insightful eBook is your ultimate guide to creating a powerful brand presence in a burgeoning market. Whether you're establishing a new park or revitalizing an existing one, this book provides the tools and strategies you need to stand out and thrive. Dive into the world of tiny home communities and discover how to craft a brand that resonates with your target audience. Begin with understanding the unique dynamics of the tiny home market, then learn how to carve out ...