BUILD YOUR OWN HOME ONLINE COURSE CURRICULUM
Welcome to the Course
- Introduction (video)
- Message from your instructor (video)
- About this course
- Before we begin...
- Support when you need it
Finding a Building Lot & Financing the Project
- Creating Your Overall Budget First (video)
- What to Look for When Evaluating Potential Lots
- Soil Report Sample
- How much should my lot cost? (video)
- Lot Selection Criteria (video)
- Rural Lot with Drainage Ditch/Driveway Crossing (video)
- Lot Purchase Checklist (download pdf)
- Lot Holding Cost Worksheet (download pdf)
- Septic System
- Water Well Installation and Cost
- Homeowner's Insurance Check
- Purchasing Your Lot and Land
- Expansive Soil and Your New Building Lot
- Test Your Learning
- Land Pre-Purchase: Don't Do This! (video)
- Owner Builder Loans (video)
- Interview with CEO of Owner Builder Loan Company (video)
- Typical Qualifications for a Loan (video)
- Common Terms with Owner Builder Loans
- Inspections for Loan Draws
- Financing the Lot (video)
- Loan Processing Fees (video)
- Construction to Permanent Loans (video)
- Options for Financing Your Build (video)
- What if You Exceed Your 12 Month Loan Term? (video)
- Good Advice for Owner Builder from CEO of Loan Company (video)
Hiring Subcontractors
- The Houe Plans
- Determining Rough Cost to Build
- Rule of Thumb Cost Estimate (video)
- Help with Determining Rough Cost to Build
- House Plan Recommendations (video)
- House Plans 101 (video)
- Student Question: Floor Trusses vs. 2x12's?
- Prefab Wall Panels vs. Stick-Built on Site
- Finalize Bid Packages for Subcontractors
- Scopes of Work and Specifications: What are they?
- Scopes of Work and Specifications: Video Walk Through (video)
- Roofing Scopes of Work and Specifications Sample
- General Scope of Work and Specification Sample
- Example of a General Scope of Work and Specification
- Bid Sheets: What are they?
- Bid Sheet Video Walk Through (video)
- Bid Sheet, Asphalt Shingle Roof
- Subcontractor Information Sheet
- House Plan Lot Fit (video)
- Sending out Bid Requests
- How Far Out from the Start Date Should You Request Bids?
- Common Mistakes Made by Owner Builders (video)
- Making Changes Later On (video)
- Test Your Learning
Finding Trades and Suppliers
- Create the Bid List
- Test Your Learning
Attorney Review of Contract
- Attorney Review of Contract
- Contract Review (video)
- Test Your Learning
Review Bids
- Review Bids
- Bid Comparison (video)
- Help! My Contractor Won't Break Down Their Bid (video)
- Test Your Learning
Negotiate Pricing
- Negotiation
- Lien Waivers (video)
- Review: Hiring Subcontractors (video)
- Test Your Learning
Sign Contracts
- Sign Contracts
- Test Your Learning
Finalize Budget
- Finalize Budget
- Budget Line Items
- Test Your Learning
Insurance During Construction
- Insurance Coverage
- Test Your Learning
Develop Engineered Site Plan
- Engineered Plot Plan
- Tree Clearing Next to Home (video)
- Engineered Site Plan Walk Through (video)
- Test Your Learning
Obtain Building Permit
- Permit Application
- Working with Your Local Building Department (video)
- Permit Application Process Example
- Owner Builder Affidavit
- Owner Builder Affidavit, Disclosure Statement, or Exemption Form (video)
- Test Your Learning
Review Construction Schedule
- The Schedule
- Introduction to the Construction Schedule (video)
- The Schedule Detailed Review (video)
- Owner Builder Toolkit (video)
- Checking Schedule Progress with Video Camera
- What's the Best Time of Year to Start Building?
- Schedule Delays
- Safety on the New Home Job Site
- Test Your Learning
Let's Start Construction! The Foundation
- The Foundation Schedule
- Clear Trees & Install Temporary Electric Service
- Lot Preparation (video)
- Strip Topsoil & Install Construction Drive
- Stake Lot & Order Windows, Exterior Doors and Trusses
- Excavate for Foundation and Install Sewer & Water Service
- Check Excavation Elevation & Soil Bearing
- Soil Bearing Check (video)
- Inspect & Pour Footings
- Footing Quality Check (video)
- Strip Footing Forms & Pour Foundation Walls
- Foundation Walls (video)
- Strip Foundation Wall Panels
- Foundation Quality Check (video)
- Prepare for Basement Waterproofing (video)
- Waterproof & Insulate Foundation Walls
- Install Drain Tile
- Underground Plumbing & Sump Crock
- Backfill, Install Downspout Undergrounds, Trench Electric Service, & Rough Grade
- Backfill & Install Downspout Undergrounds (video)
- Downspout Locations (video)
- Prep & Pour Interior Slabs
- Foundation Insulation Above Grade
- Install Above Grade Foundation Insulation (video)
- Foundation Schedule Complete (video)
- Turnkey Contractors & Suppliers (video)
- Test Your Learning
Frame Schedule
- Lumber Delivery
- Frame Floor Deck
- Frame Walls & Basement Stairs
- Roof Framing
- Install Windows & Exterior Doors & Pour Front Porch
- Exterior Door Installation Best Practice (video)
- Frame Porch Roof & Install Trim and Columns
- Roof Installation
- Frame Punch 1
- Frame Quality Check (video)
- Plumbing Rough
- Hot Water Heater Location (video)
- Install Exterior Stone
- HVAC Rough & Exterior Paint
- Electrical Rough
- Indirect Lighting with Crown Molding (video)
- Preparing for Finishing the Lower Level (video)
- Draft/Fire Stop & Frame Punch 2
- Draft and Fire Stop (video)
- Frame Inspection
- Bath Fan Connections (video)
- Insulation
- Drywall Hang & Install Overhead Garage Door
- Finish Drywall and Blow Ceiling Insulation
- Siding, Soffit and Fascia
- Install Awnings & Corbels
- Test Your Learning
Final Finishes
- Prime & Paint Walls/Ceilings
- Install Cabinets, Interior Trim/Doors & Master Shower Tile
- Paint Interior Trim & Doors
- Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring (video)
- Install Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring
- Install Countertops
- Final Plumbing & Install Appliances
- Electrical and HVAC Final
- Install Master Shower Door, Shelving & Hardware
- Asphalt Driveway
- Final Grade
- Final Clean & Final Punchlist
- Call for Final Inspection
- Test Your Learning
Bonus Content
- Options to Consider for Your New Home (video)
- Detailed Cost Savings for Owner Builders (video)
- Costs to Add Storage (video)
- Lumber Costs are Still Expensive: Ideas on How to Deal
- The Energy Check - The Blower Door Test
- Radon Mitigation System
- Ebook: Building a Home a Step by Step Guide (PDF download)
- Slab vs. Pier and Beam Foundation Resource
- The Dry Well for Low Spots in Grade (video)
- Termites and Your New Home
- Dumpster Fire: Managing Trash on the Job Site (video)
- Multi-Family Housing: Key Differences in Planning & Execution
- Reducing Stress as an Owner Builder (video)
- Home Additions: The Major Items to Consider
- Because the Attorney Says So
- Glossary of Terms
Next Steps
- Next Steps and Additional Resources
- Before you go...
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ARBITRATION
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