Best Construction Home Builders - April 2024

How To Build Your Dream Home Without Getting Nailed!: Save Your Time, Money, Sanity and Relationships

Everything you need to know to make building the home of your dreams the pleasant and profitable adventure it should be.

• ASIN: 0692356576
• ASIN: 0692356576
• ISBN: 0692356576
• Manufacturer: Chubby Builder Publishing, The

Best-Selling House Plans, Completely Updated & Revised 3rd Edition (Creative Homeowner) 375 Dream-Home Plans in Full Color; Special Sections on Home Automation, Home Design Trends, Curb Appeal, & More

Choose from the 375 most popular house plans in North America, with full color renderings and photos!375 successful designs from top architects and designers across North AmericaOver 200 color photos so you can experience homes actually built from the designsCAD files are available to order for every home and are easily customizableVarious home styles are on display: Farmhouses, country cottages, contemporaries, luxury estates, vacation retreats, and regional specialtiesSpecial sections on home automation, home design trends, curb appeal tips, and moreBest-Selling House Plans is the perfect pl... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1580117619
• ASIN: 1580117619
• ISBN: 1580117619
• Brand: Design Originals
• Manufacturer: Creative Homeowner

Ultimate Guide to Home Repair and Improvement, Updated Edition: Proven Money-Saving Projects; 3,400 Photos & Illustrations (Creative Homeowner) 600 Page Resource with 325 Step-by-Step DIY Projects

The most complete home improvement manual on the market, this book offers more than 2,300 photos, 800 drawings, and understandable, practical text. 600 page ultimate home improvement manual 325 step-by-step projects with how-to photos, tools, and materials lists Essential information on tools, materials, and basic skills Comprehensive wiring and plumbing sections Includes a remodeling guide, a special photo-illustrated section on contracts, contractors, and managing your remodeling projects Tech-reviewed by more than 20 industry experts Thorough index and glossary Inside thi... [Read More]

• ASIN: 158011783X
• ASIN: 158011783X
• ISBN: 158011783X
• Brand: Design Originals
• Manufacturer: Creative Homeowner

Owner-Builder Organizer

Be your own general contractor. A solid foundation for organization. Owner-Builder Organizer is designed to help those acting as their own general contractor with the many steps and details involved with the planning and construction of a new home, including: *Developing a budget *Choosing/creating, customizing, and reading Plans *Identifying, evaluating, and working with suppliers *Finding, evaluating, hiring, and managing subcontractors *Creating a construction schedule *Understanding pre-building requirements *Organizing paperwork related to financing, plans, materials, subs/suppliers, sche... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1592577776
• ASIN: 1592577776
• ISBN: 1592577776
• Manufacturer: Alpha

Best-Selling 1-Story Home Plans, Updated 4th Edition: Over 360 Dream-Home Plans in Full Color (Creative Homeowner) Craftsman, Country, Contemporary, and Traditional Designs with 250+ Color Photos

If you're planning to build your own one-story dream home, this extensive collection will show you the best selling and most stylish designs available today! More than 360 plans to help you find & build your dream home More than 250 color photos of finished 1-story homes Home plans from top architects and designers from all over North America Wide variety of styles and sizes suited for any budget, from Traditional Ranch style to Country Craftsman cottages Special sections featuring outdoor living trends, kitchen design ideas, today's top features in a home, & how to maximize your living space... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1580117953
• UPC: 023863080385
• ASIN: 1580117953
• ISBN: 1580117953
• Brand: Design Originals
• Manufacturer: Creative Homeowner

Green from the Ground Up: Sustainable, Healthy, and Energy-Efficient Home Construction (Builder's Guide)

Green construction is the building trend of the decade. In direct response to the growing demand for sustainable, healthy, and energy-efficient homes, David Johnston and Scott Gibson present the most forward-thinking theories and the best proven methods of new and remodeled green construction. They begin with down-to-earth explanations of green building basics and move on to site planning, materials selection, energy efficiency, and indoor air quality -- detailing along the way every step in design and construction, from framing to finishes. A must-have reference for contractors who want to re... [Read More]

• ASIN: 156158973X
• ASIN: 156158973X
• ISBN: 9781561589739
• Brand: Taunton Press
• Manufacturer: Taunton Press

The Owner-Builder Book: How You Can Save More Than $100,000 in the Construction of Your Custom Home, 4th Edition

This easy to understand, step-by-step guide is clear enough for even a novice to understand, Even if you hire a contractor to build you home, this book will greatly help you understand the process. From shopping for a piece of land to getting a loan to dealing with a contractor, the Smiths' advice covers everything about building a home. The authors advise on getting organized and tackling the hardest parts of the process step by step. Included are valuable lists, charts, ideas and questionnaires. Also, how to shop around for bargains and minimize costs room by room.

• ASIN: 1932272046
• ASIN: 1932272046
• ISBN: 1932272046
• Brand: Brand: Consensus Group; 4th edition (January 15, 2007)
• Manufacturer: Consensus Group; 4th edition (January 15, 2007)

The Complete Visual Guide to Building a House

Today’s most comprehensive course in residential construction. The Complete Visual Guide to Building a House not only lives up to its name, but the detailed illustrations put this reference in a league of its own. It’s your single source for reliable instruction in building a house from foundation to finishing touches ― and it’s a beautiful book as well. An essential reference for builders, carpenters, and homeowners! Find everything you need in one easy-to-navigate guide that covers all the bases: Building the structure: foundations; floors; walls; ceilings; raftered and trussed roof... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1600850227
• UPC: 884541945736
• ASIN: 1600850227
• ISBN: 1600850227
• Brand: Lockhart Charles Carroll John
• Manufacturer: Taunton Press

What Your Contractor Can't Tell You: The Essential Guide to Building and Renovating

This book equips owners with the information and strategies needed to turn their vision into a home or renovation project that can be executed on time and within budget. Chapters give detailed coverage of critical topics: design options, selecting and supervising the architect and contractor, cost estimates, budgets, plan specifications, contracts, dealing with town officials and keeping track of everything along the way. For each stage of the project there is detailed information on common pitfalls and how to avoid them, as well as insiders' tips which reveal what most contractors can't tell ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0979983800
• ASIN: 0979983800
• ISBN: 0979983800
• Brand: Shube Publishing
• Manufacturer: Shube Publishing

The Elements of Building: A Business Handbook For Residential Builders & Tradesmen

The Elements of Building is about the business of residential construction, that is, how to build and run a construction company. It is a must have resource for new and seasoned tradesmen and builders. With 40 years of experience the author details the skill required to run a successful company. This invaluable handbook offers insightful guidance on hiring and working with employees and subcontractors; choosing and working with clients; estimating and bidding; managing money and marketing; and much more. A tradesman with forty-plus years of experience said of The Elements of Building: "This bo... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0991327705
• ASIN: 0991327705
• ISBN: 0991327705
• Manufacturer: From The Ground Up Publishing

Housebuilding: A Do-It-Yourself Guide, Revised & Expanded

Housebuilding has always been the book of choice for prospective home builders—and with this extensive, thoughtful revision, it becomes a resource readers will continue to depend on for years to come. In addition to showcasing 800 exciting new full-color illustrations and more than 50 color photographs, an improved two-column design makes the text easier to follow. Photo captions—not in previous editions—allow readers to browse through quickly. Also included for the first time: a chapter on environmentally friendly building alternatives; increased emphasis on safety; information on moder... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1402743165
• ASIN: 1402743165
• ISBN: 9781402743160
• Brand: Brand: Sterling
• Manufacturer: Sterling

The Visual Handbook of Building and Remodeling

Building a home is a complicated, precise, and labor-intensive process. From drawing a design to selecting the site to laying the foundation, building the frame, installing the plumbing, wiring, HVAC, and everything in between, there are countless opportunities for something to go wrong. So how does a homeowner,  builder, or remodeler make sure that their project stays on track every step of the way? Having a copy of The Visual Handbook of Building and Remodeling, 4th Edition on hand is a great place to start. This new edition has 48 pages of brand-new material―including new chapters on so... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1631868799
• ASIN: 1631868799
• ISBN: 1631868799
• Brand: Taunton Press
• Manufacturer: Taunton Press

Calculated Industries 4065 Construction Master Pro Advanced Construction Math Feet-inch-Fraction Calculator for Contractors, Estimators, Builders, Framers, Remodelers, Renovators and Carpenters

• ASIN: B0007Q3RGQ
• UPC: 787718482709
• ASIN: B0007Q3RGQ
• Brand: Calculated Industries
• Manufacturer: Calculated Industries

2015 International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings

This comprehensive code for homebuilding combines building, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, energy, and electrical provisions into a single resource. The 2015 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE FOR ONE- AND TWO- FAMILY DWELLINGS SOFT COVER uses these provisions to provide detailed insight into the construction of one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses up to three stories high. Using foundational principles that facilitate the use of new materials and building designs to guide the content, this reference guide also establishes minimum regulations using prescriptive provisions. This updated co... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1609834704
• ASIN: 1609834704
• ISBN: 1609834704
• Manufacturer: ICC (distributed by Cengage Learning)

Tiny House Design & Construction Guide

Take the first step to achieving your dream of building and living in your very own tiny house! The Tiny House Design & Construction Guide is your road map to the entire build process. This guide will help you to understand each step that needs to be taken and, more importantly, give you the confidence to start building your own tiny house.This is the expanded, 2nd edition of the Tiny House Design & Construction Guide. This latest edition contains over 50% more content and over 38 more images and illustrations. I listened to my reader's feedback and added much more information into the framing... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0997288701
• ASIN: 0997288701
• ISBN: 0997288701
• Brand: Tilt Development
• Manufacturer: Tilt Development

Mega Bloks First Builders Classic Big Building Bag 80-Piece Set

The Mega Bloks 80-Piece Big Classic Building Set is ideal for young kids who are just starting to play by putting things together. This bag of Mega Bloks contains 80 large pieces that are designed

• UPC: 21577914
• Model: DCH63
• Color: Multicolor
• Size: 6.10x14.30x10.70
• Rating: 4.761

Mega Bloks First Builders Classic Big Building Bag 80-Piece Set (Pink)

The Mega Bloks Big Building Bag is made for little hands to create whatever their imagination can dream up while showcasing fun colors for girls. This Mega Bloks set comes with 80 pieces in pink.

• UPC: 21119793
• Model: DCH62
• Color: Pink
• Size: 1
• Rating: 4.793

Mega Bloks First Builders Block Scooping Wagon (Blue)

Block Picking Wagon Your little builder can expect lots of fun surprises with the Block Picking Wagon by Mega Bloks First Builders! This colorful wagon combines classic wagon play and construction fun with a block-picking

• UPC: 45723595
• Model: CNG23
• Color: Multicolor
• Size: N/A
• Rating: 4.276

Mega Bloks Big Builders Build 'N Create 250-Piece Block Set

Your little one can build up to new discoveries every time they play when they use 250 award-winning building blocks to create anything they imagine. Stack and connect the brightly colored blocks to make crazy

• UPC: 716358095
• Model: FNR85
• Size: N/A
• Rating: 4.167

LEGO Movie Emmet's Builder Box! 70832

Open up a world of master-building adventures with THE LEGO MOVIE 2 70832 Emmet’s Builder Box! This LEGO construction site toy features 3 buildable models—Emmet’s digger vehicle, house and construction mech. The digger has an

• UPC: 656407063
• Model: 70832
• Rating: 4.714

Mega Bloks Big Builders Build 'N Learn Table 30-Piece Block Set

Create adventures on the go when you use this portable table to build a bustling town center! Stack the building blocks directly onto the table to build a gas station, market and traffic light. Then

• UPC: 55809890
• Model: FGV05
• Color: MulticolorMulti
• Size: 24 x 16 x 5.2 inches
• Rating: 4.741

LEGO Movie Lucy's Builder Box! 70833

Give your young master builder hours of pleasure with THE LEGO MOVIE 2 70833 Lucy’s Builder Box! This creative toy features 3 buildable models— Lucy’s motorcycle with a ramp, rotating dance stage and the Unikitty

• UPC: 989572357
• Model: 70833
• Rating: 4.0

Tonka Mighty Builders Construction Site Play Set - Excavator - 15 pcs

Tonka Construction Site Play Set - Excavator - 15

• UPC: 230136264
• Model: 33014_Dummy

Mega Bloks Big Builders Elephant Parade 25-Piece Set

Roll out adventure from trunk to tail when you build with a friendly elephant and a parade of colorful animal friends! Pull the elephant to make the building blocks spin inside the big, rolling tumbler.

• UPC: 671430181
• Model: FFG21
• Color: Blue
• Rating: 4.302

Tonka Mighty Builders Construction Site Play Set - Front Loader - 15 pcs

Tonka Construction Site Play Set - Front Loader - 15

• UPC: 837192299
• Model: 33017