{"product_id":"how-to-plan-contract-and-richard-scutella-9780071603300","title":"How to Plan, Contract, and Build Your Own Home","description":"Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.The All-in-One Custom Homebuilders Guide--Fully Updated with the Latest Green Construction Methods\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow to Plan, Contract, and Build Your Own Home\u003c\/i\u003e, fifth edition, gives you the information you need during every step of the homebuilding process--from selecting materials to designing the rooms to working with a contractor. Featuring practical, cost-effective ways of planning, designing, and building energy-efficient homes, the book presents money- and energy-saving options in every chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis thoroughly revised reference explains how you can implement many of the green construction strategies that make up the U.S. Green Building Council's award-winning Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) guidelines. Written by experienced instructors and builders, this is the most complete planning and homebuilding resource available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn how to: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect the building site that best suits your project\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetermine floor plans and types of construction, foundations, framing, and finishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse energy-efficient electric, lighting, heating, cooling, and insulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose the best quality floors, wall coverings, fixtures, and appliances for your budget\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrate green construction systems, components, and materials throughout your home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInclude amenities such as decks, patios, gazebos, sidewalks, and driveways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind and work with an established, skilled, and reliable contractor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Richard M. Scutella, Dave Heberle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0071603301\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780071603300\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e McGraw-Hill Companies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/18\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 912\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.30h x 7.60w x 1.60d","brand":"Richard M. Scutella","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43990083240191,"sku":"9780071603300","price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_80a6e558-8eb5-4b13-8b08-28f0a2593ec7.jpg?v=1683302900","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/how-to-plan-contract-and-richard-scutella-9780071603300","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}