Managing Home Construction: Show Index

An eight-part series following the construction of a new home—The Forest Cottage—and the steps involved in contracting it yourself. (3,120 finished sq. ft.)

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(Series originally broadcast October-December 1994)

Managing Home Construction: Excavation
Getting a loan, finding a lot, finalizing a plan, starting construction

Managing Home Construction: The Shell
Finishing foundation, framing systems, shopping for windows and doors

Managing Home Construction: Mechanicals
Finishing roof, estimating materials, sworn construction statement, plumbing and heating rough-ins

Managing Home Construction: Construction Coordination
Interior framing, insulation, working with inspectors and subs, legal issues

Managing Home Construction: Veneer Plaster
Gypsum board, veneer plaster, healthy home construction techniques

Managing Home Construction: Kitchen and Baths
Interior trim, kitchen and bath critical paths (cabinets, countertops, tile)

Managing Home Construction: Interior and Exterior Finishes
Painting, stairway, carpeting, hardware, landscaping, siding, exterior trim and staining

Managing Home Construction: Wrapping Up
Preparing for final inspection, certificate of occupancy, loan closing

Managing Home Construction: Forest Cottage Floor Plan

Also Available:
Our Managing Home Construction videos and study plan
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