Resources for Constructing Your Own Home (02)

Considering Building with Hardwood? Check Out the American Hardwood Information Center
Are American hardwoods the right choice for your home? Explore the American Hardwood Information Center to learn about the latest trends in hardwood. In addition to flooring, hardwood can be used for cabinet construction, woodwork, furniture, and toys. If you have questions about the installation or care of hardwood products, then this informative site is a must-see for you. Check out the range of product choices available and what you need to consider before using American hardwood for your construction project. Learn about green building products and natural materials here, too.

Project Pembee: Building an Australian Country Cottage
Each stage of the contruction of a country cottage in Western Australia is well documented on this site. You can check out several building lots that the site owner considered for the project and learn about the negotations that took place before the lot was sold, why the owner used a kit to build the home (it had something to do with him wanting engineer the whole thing himself), and what buildng permits were required to get the project off the ground. For every stage, you can read a personal accounting and see several images as the project progresses from the delivery of the pre-fab home from the back of a truck, to floor and wall construction, to the installation of the roof trusses. Adventures in plumbing, electrical, and the installation of interior walls are also covered.

Got a Question About Construction? Ask the Builder!
What do you want to know about home improvements or construction? Ask the Builder has the answers you need. Check out the list of topics and click on the one you want to learn more about. You will find everything from Air Conditioning to Windows covered here. Other offerings include Cabinets, Design, Flooring, Hardware, House Plans, Tools, and Wallpaper. Once you have found a topic you want to explore further, click on it to see a list of subtopics. Some topics are accompanied by images or videos (courtesy of YouTube are provided. A summary of each subtopic is listed above the link, so you can be sure you are getting the construction advice you need. Ebooks on a number of topics are available for instant download.

Home Building Web Site Helps You Be Your Own Contractor
This web site is an excellent resource for anyone considering serving as their own general contractor during home construction. OwnerBuilderSolutions has a wide variety of information available, from engineering, blueprint and AutoCAD services under Home Design to comprehensive Financing and Owner-Builder Services sections. Visitors to the site will find links to frequently asked questions, available land for sale, and a photo gallery of completed construction projects. A free project management account membership also entitles you to no-cost initial consultation with an advisor!

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