Published during the Great Depression era, the following book is intended to assist the readers in building their own small houses. A small house here is determined not through its size - but rather its cost; it is expected that a house can be built with a maximum budget of 42 cents per cubic foot.

Shows homeowners how to stay within one percent of their budget Delivers the perfect balance of information--covers everything homeowners need to know without overwhelming details Ready-to-use worksheets save time and money Tells homeowners who to meet with, when to meet, and how to track progress and control costs

Master builder Larry Haun brings you this complete, step-by-step guide to building a house.

The first comprehensive guide of its kind, Building an Affordable House is for homeowners and building contractors who want to incorporate proven cost-saving techniques into their projects.

The sample forms and contracts highlight the nitty-gritty of each of the 25 things that must be done to build or renovate a house and how long each should take.

Nearly eight hundred drawing enhance step-by-step instructions in every aspect and phase of planning and constructing one's own home.