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NEW FOR SUMMER 2020: 151 THINGS EVERY SELF-BUILDER SHOULD KNOW. From cover to cover, this uniquely informative, eye opening book is packed full of important facts, figures, advice, hints, tips, ideas, anecdotes, personal experience, contacts and warnings, all related to the exciting, daunting, addictive world that is SELF-BUILD. Written by Barry Sutcliffe (author of Self-Build Simplified, and long time "Grand Designs" & "Homebuilding & Renovating" Self Build Expert), from beginning to end, across 151 concise, fact and information driven sections, it passes on to the reader, knowledge and experience gained by the author during more than four decades working as a Project Manager, in the both the self-build and commercial construction industries (including completing five of his own self-build projects). Each section of the book deals with a different aspect of the self-build process, from the first tentative steps researching the subject, asking questions, and formulating a plan of action, through to moving into your completed new home and claiming back the VAT. Presented in a simple, logical format, the knowledge you will gain as you read each section of this book, will help you to better understand your own project, simplify and speed up the design and planning phases, manage your time and budget more efficiently, make more informed choices, shorten build times, reduce build costs and notice potential problems before they occur. Extra features include: 1) The author has published his personal email address at the back of the book, allowing readers to make contact directly, to ask questions, make comments, or offer suggestions. 2) Readers can book a Consultation Day with the author, to discuss / investigate their own active, or proposed projects. 3) Over 200 useful, self-build related trade contacts are listed . No other publication approaches the subject of Self-Build in such an enlightening and forthright manner. This book is an ideal companion and "quick reference guide" to keep with you every day, as you investigate, plan and build your way through this wonderful, but often challenging adventure. Read more