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The only way to learn about building your own
house is to read as much as you can about Self Build Houses. The Housebuilding
website will give you as much information as possible, as to where to source
this information. Click the following link to subscribe to
Homebuilding & Renovating Magazine.
I have personally Self Built my own house and
have learnt a lot about where to find Self Build information, where the best
deals and services can be found.
The Links
page is where you can find some other websites
that will pass on information, services and products. But please do not leave
this website yet.
So to start with I would advise that you read
some books. The absolute favourite book of mine was "Building
your own home" by Murray Armour". Murray Armour is sadly no
longer with us but his book lives on and is updated regularly. He was classed
the "Father of Selfbuild". In association with Amazon we can offer the
following books at a discount price.
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Thousands of families each year build a new house or
bungalow - some 8% of all new houses. This is a guide for those who want
to manage the job themselves or hire the relevant subcontractor. It is
full of photographs, diagrams and plans, with everything needed to build a
house.
Click
here to order Building Your Own Home
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This book provides an excellent source for inspiration when
planning your dream home with designs from major companies such as Potton,
Border Oak, Custom Homes..... ranging from small city homes to rose
covered country manors. A must for all those contemplating self-build.
Click
here to order The Home Plans Book |
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So who is buying it and why? The majority of purchasers are drawn from
Britain's growing army of selfbuilders, people building new homes or
renovating existing ones, who appreciate the frank and at times brutal
appraisal of their efforts. However there is also a large number of
architects, surveyors and builders who sing its praises. The information
in the book is detailed and infomative yet the presentation is succint and
often witty. If you just want to find out how the British build houses,
this is a fascinating read. If you want to actually build one yourself,
then frankly you'd be nuts not to have read this book from cover to cover.
Click
here to order The Housebuilders Bible
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If you would like to read my story of
Self build click here.
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