The Complete Idiot's Guide(R) to Building Your Own Home
Dan Ramsey is the author of more than 20 books for home builders and buyers,   including builder's construction guides, contractor business guides, kit home   construction, and homeowner remodeling and repair books. Dan also wrote two   editions of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Trouble-Free Car Care (Alpha Books).   Many of his books are available on the Internet at MulliganPress.   Additional resources on building your home are available at   MulliganPress/byoh/.Dan has extensive remodeling experience and has also worked as a successful real   estate agent. He recently supervised the design, siting, construction, and   move-in of his parents' new home in northern California.