HOME BUILDING BOOK
From simple renovations to complex custom homes, uninformed homeowners are vulnerable to unfortunate experiences and often unaware a storm is on the horizon. The horror stories we hear about begin with misguided emotions, lack of knowledge, and having nowhere to turn.
The Awakened Homeowner home building book is where you can turn.
THE AWAKENED HOMEOWNER
Orchestrate Your Dream Home
A Home Building Book and Guide to Design and Construction Success
This home building book places you in the driver’s seat by learning, applying your knowledge, setting expectations, and holding all those accountable who will design and build your home, including you!
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LOOK INSIDE
Whether you are a new homeowner, searching for a home remodel guide, purchasing a new lot and hunting for a reliable guide to building a house, this book provides practical insights and a methodology to take charge of the design and construction of your new home without stress.
You will learn what’s important before you pick up the phone or purchase your dream parcel. You can then begin the selection of the right professionals, establish and manage budgets effectively, and make informed decisions every step of the way.
FOUR PARTS
DISCOVERY
1.
GOAL
Overcome common fears, delusions, and mental paralysis by providing clear and concise design desires and financial goals to professionals for the most effective and efficient design experience.
> Share a story about your family, home or property.
> Become aware of prevalent delusions that undermine expectations.
> Collect dreams and visions of your new home.
> Take a deep dive into finances and set an investment goal.
Discovery – Six Part Series
THE WORLD OF DESIGN
2.
GOAL
Gain the knowledge to hire a design team, hand off your Discovery Package, and experience the Design and Approval Process. Build a set of plans and specifications to interview contractors, obtain estimates, and hire them.
> Learn about design professionals and their characteristics.
> Limitations that can derail your goals early in the Design Process.
> Determine the type of designer you need.
> Understanding design and plans.
>The Methodical Design Process
> The approval and permitting processes.
The World of Design – Multi- Part Series (in progress)
THE WORLD OF CONSTRUCTION
3.
GOAL
Gain the knowledge to select the right contractor by matching your project type and personalities. Learn estimating and contracting methods and manage your risk during construction.
> The types and characteristics of contractors.
> The basics of a construction contract.
> How contractors make their money and the different methods they use.
> How to protect yourself during construction.
BUILDING YOUR TEAM
4.
GOAL
Learn about methods to search for design and construction professionals. Understand the two well-traveled paths to design and build your project. Lastly, gain some insight into two specialized options for those who have experience and those who don’t.
> Search strategies for design and construction pros.
> “Owner-Builder” option for very experienced homeowners willing to hop into the trenches.
> Study the two design and construction paths to a successful project. “Self-Guided” and “Guided”.
> Understand there are options to extend yourself with an “Owner-Agent” freeing yourself of the trenches.
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Without leaps of imagination or dreaming we lose the excitement of possibilities. Dreaming, after all, is a form of planning.
Gloria Steinem