This month we're talking about the book Be Your Own House Contractor. I just received the following message the other day from the book's author:
I have made my cost estimating spreadsheet software program free on my newly designed website.
For those who don't have Excel or don't know how to format Excel spreadsheets, it's a boon! (There is also a free formatted Excel download for folks).
We'll talk more about how to use the spreadsheet as we get further into the book. But for now, if you want to check out the spreadsheet, click this link.
FYI, Carl also has a blog in case you're interested.
Want to know more? You can win a free copy of Be Your Own House Contractor
1. Leave a comment below -- any comment.
2. Sometime on Monday, I'll stop by the post, stop the submissions, and name the winner.
3. It will be that person's responsibility to check back to see they are a winner and then email me their contact information.
4. I'll send all the winners their books in one mass mailing going out the second week in September.
A few rules for these giveaways:
1. You can not win more than one prize.
2. I will be the complete and final judge.
3. Legal disclaimer: I can not guarantee safe delivery of the items. I'll send them via US Mail, so it's likely they'll be fine, but I can't control it and won't be held accountable if the mail system messes up.
4. If you win something and do not contact me within a week of winning, I reserve the right to give your prize away to another winner. Note again: I won't track down the winners -- it's your responsibility to come back and see if you won.
Good luck! Post a comment below for a chance to win this book!
First!
Posted by: Ryan | August 10, 2007 at 07:46 AM
Who does Number 2 work for?
Posted by: Scott Kustes | August 10, 2007 at 08:15 AM
Wow! Thanks FMF and Carl.
Posted by: Barbara | August 10, 2007 at 08:18 AM
Third time's a charm?!?
Posted by: Chad D | August 10, 2007 at 08:26 AM
lets get lucky today
Posted by: Harley | August 10, 2007 at 08:29 AM
Another entry. We are interested in finishing our (currently unfinished) basement someday. Would the same principles from the book apply to a smaller scale project such as this? Is this issue addressed in the book or on his blog? Thanks!!
Posted by: Familyfinanceguy | August 10, 2007 at 09:33 AM
I'd like a chance at the book. :)
Posted by: Scott Moonen | August 10, 2007 at 09:34 AM
trying agatin
Posted by: Richard | August 10, 2007 at 09:43 AM
Try again.
Posted by: Goose | August 10, 2007 at 09:57 AM
Trying again!!
Posted by: Brian | August 10, 2007 at 09:59 AM
One more try
Posted by: Cam | August 10, 2007 at 10:14 AM
Trying again!
Posted by: Seth H. | August 10, 2007 at 10:44 AM
try try again
Posted by: JM | August 10, 2007 at 11:02 AM
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Posted by: Meliruppu | August 10, 2007 at 11:11 AM
I'll give this a try
Posted by: KCLau | August 10, 2007 at 11:12 AM
i want to win.
Posted by: Eric G. | August 10, 2007 at 11:16 AM
once again
Posted by: Brad | August 10, 2007 at 11:41 AM
I'd still like to be my own contractor...
Posted by: JMS | August 10, 2007 at 11:42 AM
The nice thing about being your own contractor is that you won't wonder if you had been cheated.
Posted by: Greg | August 10, 2007 at 11:56 AM
We're thinking about doing this next year - sure would be nice to win this book!
Posted by: SomeGuy | August 10, 2007 at 12:10 PM
Another try
Posted by: Reto | August 10, 2007 at 12:24 PM
this is the lucky minute!
Posted by: paidtwice | August 10, 2007 at 12:26 PM
once again.. "Any Comment" =)
Posted by: Armel | August 10, 2007 at 12:47 PM
My dad has built home for 25 to 30 years, so I'd probably look for his help first, but I've always loved free stuff, and a free book would be great!
Posted by: Thad | August 10, 2007 at 12:48 PM
Middle of the day, seems to be the trend!
Posted by: BradM | August 10, 2007 at 01:01 PM
WIN me please! Im gonna buy a house! ineed it!
Posted by: Ruthie | August 10, 2007 at 01:06 PM
oooh, free book! pick me please!!
Posted by: Lily | August 10, 2007 at 01:15 PM
Happy Friday!
Posted by: DG | August 10, 2007 at 02:16 PM
Count me in again!
Posted by: SC | August 10, 2007 at 03:39 PM
I checked... our library doesn't have the book. So I'm hoping to win a copy. :)
Posted by: Rich Schmidt | August 10, 2007 at 04:15 PM
It would be neat to start fixing home, especially during the housing market cool down period.
Posted by: guniadi | August 10, 2007 at 04:37 PM
Who couldn't use a book to read?
Posted by: tacoman | August 10, 2007 at 04:46 PM
I need this book. No, really. I do. :)
Posted by: Esther | August 10, 2007 at 08:26 PM
This book sounds like just what I am looking for.
Thanks
Posted by: Richard Sullivan | August 12, 2007 at 05:12 PM
Count me in - thanks!
Posted by: Dave | August 12, 2007 at 10:54 PM
Another day another try!
Posted by: Cherly | August 13, 2007 at 08:05 AM
This giveaway is now closed. The winner is Ryan who posted at 7:46 am Friday. Congrats!
Ryan, please email me (see: http://www.freemoneyfinance.com/2005/04/free_money_fina_4.html ) and we'll arrange to get you your book.
To the rest of you, stay tuned. I still have plenty of copies to give away!
Posted by: FMF | August 13, 2007 at 08:44 AM