num_pages: 208
description: Until now, homeowners have had to choose between the twin worlds of budget-friendly mediocrity and unaffordable fantasy. Responding to this gap, acclaimed architect Duo Dickinson demonstrates that a custom house doesn't depend on a fabulous price tag. House on a Budget, originally published in hardcover as The House You Build, is about a third way of building grounded in the realities of time and money, but focusing on your fondest hopes and dreams. He offers 19 real-world situations where unique and imaginative homes were built on real-life budgets.Duo's Rules for Getting What You Want (and Can Afford)1.Use Standard Materials Creatively2.Shrink to Fit3.Don't Fight the Site4.Take Your Time5.Defer and Building in Phases6.Take Spending Time to Save Money
language: English
title: House on a Budget: Making Smart Choices to Build the Home You Want
titlecomplete: House on a Budget: Making Smart Choices to Build the Home You Want (American Institute Architects)
ratings_count: 12
publisher: Taunton Press