This month we're talking about the book Be Your Own House Contractor. I'm going to keep looking at some pieces from the book's companion website at http://www.byoh.com/ for now. Today, I want to highlight the site's list of resources you can use to build your own home including budgeting, loan, home design ideas and more. In particular, see #10 where it says:
Subcontractors: The Best Place to find the lowest labor prices is on NEW home construction sites…we GC’s keep labor costs low! You do NOT want remodeling contractors. Here’s a Free PDF from me on: Subcontractors, finding, scheduling, overseeing, & paying them.
Did he say "free"? That's my favorite word! ;-)
Want to know more? You can win a free copy of Be Your Own House Contractor. Here's how it works:
1. Leave a comment below -- any comment.
2. Sometime tomorrow, 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 if 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!
Thanks FMF.
Posted by: Mike H | August 27, 2007 at 05:51 PM
Thank goodness for this blog.
Posted by: Rodney | August 27, 2007 at 05:54 PM
book entry
Posted by: Chad D | August 27, 2007 at 06:00 PM
One more try...
Posted by: GeekMan | August 27, 2007 at 06:00 PM
Trying again...
Posted by: Scott | August 27, 2007 at 06:02 PM
Lets try again
Count me in!!!
Posted by: Cherly | August 27, 2007 at 06:25 PM
hey!
Posted by: ashley | August 27, 2007 at 06:30 PM
I still need the book.
Posted by: Scott Kustes | August 27, 2007 at 06:57 PM
I'll keep on trying...
Posted by: thad | August 27, 2007 at 07:15 PM
another try!
Posted by: Esther | August 27, 2007 at 07:16 PM
Giving it another shot...
Posted by: JMS | August 27, 2007 at 07:25 PM
Maybe this time?
Posted by: Reto | August 27, 2007 at 07:28 PM
5 Foot Architect!
Posted by: Sue | August 27, 2007 at 07:43 PM
My latest entry
Posted by: Brad | August 27, 2007 at 08:15 PM
I'll take a chance!
Posted by: WearyTraveler | August 27, 2007 at 08:24 PM
Love this series - thanks a bunch! :)
Posted by: Christina | August 27, 2007 at 08:51 PM
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Posted by: JH | August 27, 2007 at 08:58 PM
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Posted by: JH | August 27, 2007 at 09:00 PM
Trying again!
Posted by: Seth H | August 27, 2007 at 09:21 PM
I'll try! Thanks!
Posted by: Jen | August 27, 2007 at 10:24 PM
Count me in for the book
Posted by: John | August 27, 2007 at 10:46 PM
pick me...!
Posted by: Meliruppu | August 27, 2007 at 11:29 PM
I loved the previous post about learning more about building through volunteering with Habitat for Humanity. That would be a great resource to learn!
Posted by: Dee Whit | August 27, 2007 at 11:31 PM
Another day. Another try.
Posted by: nagarajan | August 28, 2007 at 03:22 AM
This giveaway is now closed. The winner is Dee Whit who posted at 11:31 pm yesterday. Congrats!
Dee, 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 several copies (4) to give away!
Posted by: FMF | August 28, 2007 at 08:21 AM
here's hoping
Posted by: Adam | August 28, 2007 at 12:48 PM