i have the plans for my extension would like to do as much as i can is there a good book or web site out there
2007-02-03 06:44:54 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
First - You have to determine what you think you can handle, and also what your local building dept will le you do. Here (Fresno, CA), for example, to do the electrical, I had to take a twenty or 30 question test on codes etc. If you have absolutely no experience in construction etc, I would limit myself to moldings, painting and maybe drywall . Framing , concrete , electrical and even windows to some extent require knowledge of local codes
All that being said , the absolute best book I have come across ( And I have a library of about 100 books on construction, woodworking,refinishing,remodeling, etc plus who knows how many magazines) for just about every level of expertise is " How to design &build your own house" by Didonno and Sperling , published by Knopf. There are currently 23 copies (Used and new ) on Amazon.com ranging from 79 cents to 15 bucks - Read some of the comments -
I have been renovating, adding additions , woodworking etc for over 40 years , and I still have occasion to use this book as a source of info .......
2007-02-03 07:09:05 · answer #1 · answered by drackip 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2014-09-29 13:34:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi there,
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Bye
2014-08-02 15:57:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi there,
To get thousands of woodworking projects,
you can find everything you need here http://www.goobypls.com/r/rd.asp?gid=294
2014-08-15 00:19:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
what you want to do is get a local builder ..or two or three. get a price off them but with the under standing that you want to be involved ..when you get the price you want GET INVOLVED..learn as much as you can ..so the next time ....the one thing i have found for sure in this life is ..experience is the only thing inthis life you cant buy ..
2007-02-04 05:10:39 · answer #5 · answered by boy boy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually you can find alot of help at the help centers at The Home Depot or Lowe's...They will also be up to date on all the codes and regs. for your area...
2007-02-03 06:54:58 · answer #6 · answered by CoronaKing 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋