In a clear and accessibe manner, this book covers the potentially complex subject of building your own home. It is aimed at the tens of thousands of families who build or manage the building of their own home each year. Divided into four parts, it opens by covering project management and includes information on finding and choosing a plot, organizing designs, finance and insurance and planning permission. The practical side of home building is explained in parts Two and Three, from excavating the foundations to laying tiles, while the final section explains the relevant techniques needed.