Learn how to STAY ORGANIZED, ON BUDGET, and ON TIME with the "Build Your Own Home" online course
- Follow the construction of an actual home from start to finish through the eyes of a professional builder. See a complicated process broken down into realistic, manageable steps for the owner builder.
- Learn how to: choose the right lot, find and hire subcontractors, identify potential problems, and avoid costly mistakes. The course focuses on managing the construction process while taking on the general contractor role.
- Discover pro insights on what to watch for during each of the 3 main phases of building: FOUNDATION, FRAMING and FINISHES.
- BONUS: Enrolled owner builder students unlock direct access to course instructor/pro builder to answer questions regarding your own personal building project!
- This course is a self-paced, multi-media experience including on-site videos, in-depth articles, detailed diagrams, downloadable checklists and much more.
Bonus Content
Free eBook - Building a Home: A Step by Step Guide
As a supplement to the course, we've included an eBook that takes owner builders through the complete home building process. This 175 page downloadable pdf document includes a detailed description of the 53 steps to build a home.
Lot Purchase Checklist
There are very specific things for the owner builder to review prior to buying a lot to build on. This downloadable checklist provides these items in one convenient place to make sure nothing is overlooked.
Lot Holding Cost Worksheet
Thinking of buying a lot for building a home in the future? This downloadable worksheet helps the owner builder organize the yearly costs for things like HOA dues and sewer availability fees to make sure you know what you are getting into.
Multi-Family Homes: Key Difference in Planning and Execution
Those looking to build a basement rental apartment, duplex, or townhome building will find this bonus section of the course enlightening as it provides a nice overview of the major items to consider.
Home Additions: What are the Major Items to Consider?
Will the addition fit per local zoning rules? How will I finance the project? Will the new addition blend in with the old? What are some common problems with additions? Do I need additional insurance?
michael luckado
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
- Co-Founder of Open Book Build
- B.S. Civil Engineering & Construction Management
- 20+ years as a professional home builder/general contractor & owner builder advocate
- For nine years led a regional home building company as V.P. of Construction and Purchasing, focusing on employee builder training
- Built homes in multiple states to better understand climate and construction practices across state lines
Student ratings for this Class
4.9 Stars
Our vision is to be the leading online education provider that empowers individuals to build their dream home. We aim to create a learning experience that is engaging, accessible, and effective.
Limited Time Bonus Offer
Free Preliminary Cost to Build Per Square Foot
Typically, the first question owner builders have is, "How much does it cost to build the average new home in my area?" We purchase the latest cost data each year and will provide each student with the average cost to build per square foot for their particular location.
Value: $100
The cost data is updated yearly and costs $97.50. So, you save the money needed to access the data and save yourself the time of trying to figure out how to apply the cost adjustments to your building location. Note: We do not accept house plans for review for cost to build. Information needed from you: Project Location, square footage of living space, and let us know if you are building a ranch or two-story home. Disclaimers for Free Rough Cost Estimate
Certificate of Completion
Students Receive Certificate of Completion
As soon as students complete the course, they are able to download their personalized Certificate of Completion to show their hard work has paid off.
